January 2, 2005

Free parking - it's a steal Canoe.ca - It's a parking deal that comes as a steal, and Winnipeg drivers are snapping it up -- even long after the theft itself. In what must be a first for the city, motorists are lining up to park at dozens of downtown meters rather than looking for unregulated space to leave their wheels along curbs or back lanes. That's because these meters aren't charging for parking. Their heads -- complete with coin receptacles and timers -- were ripped off during an extended robbery spree that police put a stop to weeks ago. 10:15:48 PM

Canada Confirms Second Mad Cow Case Reuters - Veterinary officials confirmed Canada's second case of mad cow disease on Sunday, but US authorities said the finding would not affect their plans to resume imports of young Canadian cattle. 10:13:53 PM