| Canada needs to explore national space policy: Garneau
Canada's first man in space is calling for the federal government to form a national space policy before its "ad hoc" attitude leaves it lagging far behind others carving out their own spots in the sky. Former Canadian astronaut Marc Garneau says now is the time to look at "where space can take Canada."(Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press) "Space is a frontier which is in the interests of all countries to use properly. And Canada has got to be there and have a presence there," Marc Garneau told CBC-TV's Politics on Thursday. China, India and Brazil are developing space programs to compete with the United States and Russia, and space is becoming more crowded with satellites, he said. The former astronaut said Canada needs to decide how important space is for the country's interests on issues such as the environment, security, monitoring natural resources and even connecting Canadians through satellite communications.
Next Weeks Almanac Digest
The moon is waning. The morning stars are Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. They include Canadian Prime Minister and statesman Alexander MacKenzie in 1822; Cuban revolutionary and poet Jose Marti in 1853; French novelist Sidonie Gabrielle Colette in 1873; concert pianist Arthur Rubinstein in 1887; abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock in 1912; sculptor Claes Oldenburg in 1929 (age 79); actor Alan Alda in 1936 (age 72); ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov in 1948 (age 60); singer Sarah McLachlan in 1968 (age 40) and actor Elijah Wood in 1981 (age 27). On this date in history: In 1782, the U.S. Congress authorized creation of the Great Seal of the United States.
Ottawa Senators say they'll fine Emery for latest transgression
The Ottawa Senators have decided to fine Ray Emery for his latest transgression in a season that has included no shortage of negative headlines for the goaltender. Emery showed up late for Ottawa's practice in Long Island on Monday. It was the second time this season he has been late for a skate. "We're going to fine him," Sens GM Bryan Murray told The Canadian Press on Tuesday. Murray declined to comment on how much he would fine Emery. The collective bargaining agreement has two possible areas the Senators could look at: -Page 245 of the CBA states, regarding "rules governing the conduct and conditioning of a player," that "the club may impose a reasonable fine upon the player and deduct the amount thereof from any money due..." -Page 280 of the CBA states, "any player who misses a scheduled practice without a valid and pre-approved permission will be fined" 1/187 (187 regular-season days) of his NHL salary.
Regina producer shepherds 2 films through Sundance
But the key part of the festival for a Canadian producer is meeting filmmakers with interesting ideas that could lead to new productions. "What's happened in motion pictures throughout the world is everyone is seeking to attract quality products to be made in their neck of the woods and so we all work hard at distinguishing ourselves," Onda said. "One of the best ways is to create an award-winning product [and] help be the catalyst that allows films like Downloading Nancy and Sleepwalking raise to an international profile." .
Stelmach says Albertans approve of climate plan
He and Quebec Premier Jean Charest called on Ottawa to help establish new economic opportunities for affected companies, as well as more employment assistance for laid-off workers. Prime Minister Stephen Harper unveiled a billion-dollar aid package earlier this month aimed at supporting Canadian communities hit by economic upheaval. Both premiers have criticized the funding announcement for being tied to the passage of the federal budget, which will require support from at least one of the opposition parties. "I am urging the prime minister to do as much as he possibly can by way of providing supports to Ontario and Quebec that are not dependent upon the outcome of the next federal election," McGuinty said. With files from the Canadian Press .
January 2003
If you don't remember what MEHPA is, Paul Weyrich says it'll soon be coming to your state and you'll find out why it's such a danger the hard way
Take it from a Canadian: Hillary's dream will be your nightmare!: Speculation is mounting that Sen. Hillary Clinton will run for the Democratic nomination. Rachel Marsden says that one of Clinton's dreams, universal health care, is reason to hope she isn't successful
Hating America: Preemptive protests: Jackson Murphy says this past week's protests against a possible war in Iraq weren't impressive in numbers and certainly not in logic. They were, he writes, ignorant to today's realities
Pro-lifers must change more than the law: When it comes to political activism, the anti-abortion movement can claim many successes. W. James Antle III says while that's fine, the movement needs to do more
Control the language, control the debate: Israel may hold its own militarily but Avi Davis says it's the Palestinians who are winning the worldwide war of words
Anti-gobalization: The left's violent assault on global prosperity: Edwin A.
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