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Feb. 28, 2002

Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management INTEGRATED AGENCY WILL IMPROVE ACCESS TO CROWN RESOURCES

This news release is online at: http://www.gov.bc.ca/srm/ Media Contact: Suzanne Morphet Communications 250 387-9417

British Columbia at the Crossroads Tourism Summit Plans the Future of B.C.'s #2 Industry

Photo by Julio Cesar Lara (MYL)

Vancouver-Student's from UBC and Social workers, Seniors protest in front of the office Vancouver- Point Grey MLA Gordon Campbell.

January 15

Dec. 11, 2001

ECONOMIC UPTURN EXPECTED IN 2003

VANCOUVER – Sixteen of B.C.’s top high school graduates were given medals and scholarships today by Advanced Education Minister Shirley Bond during the annual Premier’s Excellence Awards ceremony in Vancouver.

“Providing awards to our best and brightest secondary students is another way of recognizing and encouraging the young people with remarkable talents we have throughout British Columbia,” said Bond.

“Support for education, and the people in our post-secondary system, is a New Era commitment because education is the key to any healthy and prosperous society.”

The awards, established in 1986, include a medal of recognition and a $5,000 scholarship to attend a B.C. university, college or institute.

Awards are based on students’ academic achievements and outstanding service to their communities and schools. Two students who deferred their 2000 awards elected to receive them this year. All award recipients are enrolled in full-time studies at B.C. post-secondary institutions. An additional student has deferred his award until 2002.

(Photo by Julio Cesar Lara MYL.

Nov. 1, 2001

Oct. 23, 2001

VICTORIA – The Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs will conduct regional public hearings on treaty referendum questions on Vancouver Island Nov. 1 and 2.

The committee will consult the public on the form and content of questions for a referendum on the principles that will guide the provincial government’s approach to treaty negotiations with First Nations.

The committee also invites written submissions, which must be received by the Office of the Clerk of Committees by Nov. 2. Input from the public will form the basis of the committee’s report to the Legislative Assembly, due Nov. 30.

Public hearings will be held at the following locations: Thursday, Nov. 1: Nanaimo Coast Bastion Inn, Malaspina Room 11 Bastion St. 9 a.m. to noon

Port Alberni Echo Centre, Dogwood Room 4255 Wallace St. 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Campbell River Coast Discovery Inn QuadraCortes Room 975 Shoppers Row 5 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 2: Victoria Douglas Fir Committee Room Room 226, Parliament Buildings 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The members of the Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs are: John Les (MLA, Chilliwack-Sumas), Chair Mike Hunter (MLA, Nanaimo) Paul Nettleton (MLA, Prince George-Omineca), Deputy Chair Blair Lekstrom (MLA, Peace River South) Val Anderson (MLA, Vancouver-Langara) Dennis MacKay (MLA, Bulkley Valley-Stikine) Bill Belsey (MLA, North Coast) Gillian Trumper (MLA, Alberni-Qualicum) Dave Chutter (MLA, Yale-Lillooet) Rod Visser (MLA, North Island) Please visit the committee’s Web site at www.legis.gov.bc.ca/cmt for further information about the committee.

Vancouver, BC (October 22, 2001):

Dr. Sandra Lee, medical director of the Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic, says passengers who need to travel with needles, such as diabetics, or those with heart conditions or serious allergies, should be alerted to a new reality when flying.

"The terrorist attacks on September 11th have changed airline travel forever," said Dr. Lee. "Needles are now considered as potential weapons. There are new airline restrictions on passengers with medical conditions, who need to carry needles and syringes on board."

Treatment for a serious allergic reaction is adrenaline. Because this must be administered without delay, patients often carry their own adrenaline injection kits in the form of the Epipen®, an easy to use device with a spring-activated concealed needle.

One of seven doctors at the Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic, Dr Lee said that anyone who carries needles, including the Epipen®, should be made aware of airline concerns.

"I would suggest that travelers notify the airline that they are required to carry needles, well ahead of their departure date," said Lee. "They should also remind the attendant at the check in counter. Patients should also ask their own doctors for a medical letter of explanation, which patients should have translated when travelling to foreign countries. They can also come see us at the clinic and we can contact their GP, verify their medical requirements and then write them a letter. And finally, I suggest they wear a MedicAlert® identifier that mentions the need for injectable drugs."

The Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic, which recently opened on Level One of the domestic terminal building, serves airport workers and travelers. More than 26,000 people work on Sea Island, the home of YVR. In addition, more than 16 million people travel through the airport each year. That makes for a very diverse medical practice, and a lot of travel-related ailments. About 70 per cent of the clinic's patients are airport employees. The balance is local and international travelers.

The Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information about the clinic, please call Dr. Sandra Lee at

(604) 207-6900.

Oct. 18, 2001

STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN TUITION CONSULTATIONS

P.O. Box 9883 STN PROV GOVT Victoria, B.C. V8W 9T6

Sept. 28, 2001

VICTORIA – The government acted today to fix problems at the Workers’ Compensation Board and make it more responsive to workers’ and employers’ needs.

Two expert reviews will report back in mid-January, announced Graham Bruce, minister of skills development and labour.

“We are committed to making the changes needed to improve the board, cut its red tape and make it more user-friendly to both workers and employers,” Bruce said.

“These reviews will also clarify the board’s mandate and deal with urgent items needed to make sure the system is sustainable and in line with other jurisdictions.

Our aim is affordable, high-quality service and public confidence in the system.”

Bruce also announced two new appointments to replace the current WCB panel of administrators.

Alan Barnard, former provincial comptroller general; and Bruce Rollick, a Vancouver actuary specializing in health and welfare plans, group benefits and collective agreements; were appointed effective today.

The panel chair, Maureen Nicholls, remains in that position.

Today’s actions start the process of fulfilling another of the government’s New Era commitments.

Allan Hunt, an international expert on compensation programs and disability prevention from Michigan’s Upjohn Institute, will review WCB service delivery.

He will recommend ways to streamline processes at the WCB and improve timeliness, fairness and quality.

A Web site at www.labour.gov.bc.ca\wcbservicereview will allow system users to provide input to the review.

WCB policy and legislation will be reviewed by Alan Winter, a Vancouver lawyer with Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.

Winter specializes in labour law, occupational health and safety, and workers’ compensation. Winter will recommend improvements to the governing body. He will also report on how the present multi-layered appeal system should be changed to manage the volume and backlog of appeals and to speed decision-making.

As well, he will make recommendations on the scope and funding of the system, pension and benefit levels, vocational rehabilitation and survivor benefits. Information from the recent royal commission will allow this review to be focused and timely.

Both reports will be submitted to the minister as part of the government’s core services review.

The WCB provides coverage for two million workers and 167,000 employers.

It has an $8-billion investment portfolio and paid $950 million in claims last year.

BRITISH COLUMBIA Office of the Premier September 11 2001

Today's murderous attack on the United States and its citizens is a horrific assault on humanity and a brutal act of hatred aimed at spreading hatred and fear, on behalf of all British Columbias, my' heart goes out to the thousands of families who have lost their loved ones in this despicable act of cowardice and contempt for human life.

The magnitude and ramifications of today's terrible events defy comprehension. However, ouce again in the midst of a heinous act we also see incredible acts of heroism.

I am sure the prayers of all British Columbians go out to the police. firefighters and volunteers who give of themselves to serve and protect others.

This is a sad. shocking moment in time that we all have witnessed and must all weather together. No words can describe our sense of loss, revulsion or compassion; but our actions in response must be measured, carefully considered and aimed at honouring the memory of all those who have lost their lives from this senseless act of destruction.

Aug. 20, 2001

VANCOUVER - Premier Gordon Campbell has appointed 14 members to tile new Premier's Technology Council, which will inform the premier on all technology-related issues and advise government on how to make British Columbia a global magnet for high-tech investment. growth and job creation.

"As part of our 90-day agenda, we committed to creating an advisory council to look at technology issues and devise strategies to put British Columbia at the forefront of the world's technology-based economies," Campbell said today.

"This council includes some of our brightest and most innovative business leaders, researchers and educators from all major technology sectors. Together, we can make British Columbia the first choice for high-tech business, reinstate ourselves as a world leader in e-government. and ensure all British Columbians can participate fully in the digital economy.

The premier will chair the council. Paul Lee, senior vice-president and worldwide studios chief operating officer of Electronic Arts Inc., will serve as industry co-chair.

The council's first task will be to recommend strategies within 90 days to bridge the digital divide - the figurative line that separates British Columbians who have the access and skills needed to make use of information technology from those who do not.

"Together, industry' and government must build a bridge between information technology and people from all sectors of the economy," said Lee. "As British Columbia and Canada continue to develop expertise in the use of telecommunications, the entire community will share in the prosperity that follows."

The council will engage in public consultation and hold quarterly meetings in a venue open to the public.

August 2, 2001

VICTORIA - Parents in British Columbia are guaranteed the right to volunteer at their children's schools under legislation introduced today, said Education Minister Christy Clark.

"We know that children benefit enormously when parents are actively involved in their education, and parents have been asking for this right to be enshrined in law," Clark said. "We committed in our New Era platform to ensuring that parents of students attending schools would be entitled to volunteer their services. This legislation honours that commitment."

The legislation, which amends the School Act, means that the right to volunteer cannot be bargained away in any collective agreement. At the same time, it ensures that volunteer services will not result in an employee being displaced.

Reggi Balabanov, president of the B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils, welcomed the legislation.

"Parents are vital partners in education, so it's tremendous to see guarantees for volunteers being put into legislation," Balabanov said. "Partnerships that involve parents are at the heart of our schools' success stories."

"We're seeking a balance among various rights - in this case, the rights of parents to be involved in their children's education, the rights of boards to make use of volunteer services, and the rights of bargaining unit staff to know they won't be displaced," Clark said.

School boards will continue to oversee the use of volunteers in schools and to decide what kind of work parents may or may not do.

BRITISH COLUMBIA Ministry of Health Services ANNUAL VITAL STATISTICS REPORT RELEASED

July 20.2001

The report provides vital statistics and population health status indicators based on registrations ol' births, deaths and marriages in the province. These data show trends in natural population growth. total fertility. infant mortality and the health of British Columbians The information is widely used by regional and provincial health-care planners and managers.

The report includes these key findings: There were 40.467 live births to B.C. residents in 2000. The rate of 10 live births per 1.000 residents was the lowest to date. The infant mortality rate dropped to a record low of 3.7 per 1,000 live births from 3.8 in 1999.

There were 27,273 deaths of British Columbia residents in the province, down slightly from the previous year. The 2000 death rate was 6.7 per 1.()00 people, the lowest to date.

The three leading causes of death among British C'olumbians were cancer, cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease, responsible for over 60 per cent of deaths in the province in 2000. About 28 per cent or 7,507 deaths were due to cancer, and 25 per cent or 6,827 deaths were due to heart and other cardiovascular di seases. Stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases were responsible for about 8 per cent or 2,207 deaths.

In 2000.5,514 deaths were attributed to smoking and 1 .689 deaths were directly or indirectly related to alcohol.

There were 1.493 deaths from accidents and violence among British' Columbia residents. This was the leading cause of death for all age groups under 45, excluding infants. Suicides and motor vehicle accidents each accounted for almost a quarter of fifth deaths. Accidental falls accounted for about a fifth of deaths. Accidental poisoning accounted for about a sixth of deaths.

A total of 22.074 couples married in 2000. The marriage rate has declined in the last two decades from nine marriages per 1,000 people in 1980 to 5.4 in 1998, 1999 and 2000.

The average life expectancy in British Columbia was 79.5 years for 1996-2000 For females, life expectancy was 82.2 years; for males ,it was 76.8 years.

The 2000 Vita Statistics annual report is believed to be one of the first publications providing medical information using the most recent World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases coding scheme (ICD-l0), which includes extensive changes for selection of underlying causes of death.

July 19, 2001

"Making tenants with pets pay an extra security deposit is unfair and inequitable," says TRAC Coordinator Vanessa Geary. "Pet deposits would create second class citizens in pet-owning tenants and could open the floodgates to higher security deposits for everyone.

TRAC, in consultation with tenants and other community groups, has developed and is promoting legislation that balances the interests of all tenants and prevents landlords from arbitrarily or unreasonably denying tenants the ability to have pets. Similar legislation has existed in Ontario for over a decade.

"Given today's economic realities many people will never be able to own their own homes, but this shouldn't preclude them from also never being able to enjoy the companionship of a pet," said Kris Anderson, TRAC Community Legal Worker.

TRAC is concerned that allowing landlords to charge an extra deposit for pets would create more problems than it solves because it would leave tenants open to the same discrimination they currently face, while putting them at risk for an even greater financial burden. Currently, 1 in 2 BC tenants are paying more than 30% of their income on housing, meaning it is unaffordable - 1 in 4 pay more than 50 per cent. In addition, a 2000 Ipsos Reid poll found that 1 in 3 tenants have had their security deposits illegally withheld by their landlords. Allowing landlords to hold second deposit could result in increased financial vulnerability.

With vacancy rates as low as they are now, tenants have very little choice in the housing market," says Geary. "Tenants in BC are already paying some of the highest rents in the country. Why should responsible tenants have to pay even more to enjoy the simple right to own a pet?"

June 5, 2001

NEW STRUCTURE FOR GOVERNMENT AND CABINET WILL ENSURE OPENNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell was sworn in today and unveiled a structure for government and Cabinet that is designed to make his government the most open and accountable in Canada.

“I want to ensure that my government is open, accessible and accountable to all British Columbians,” said Campbell.

“My government is committed to renewing public health care, building a top-notch education system, creating new services and opportunities for First Nations, revitalizing B.C.’s competitive position in the global economy and delivering strong environmental protection.

We are also committed to changing the way decisions are made to involve British Columbians and ensure accountability in meeting these priorities.

“The new government structure we have implemented today will expand opportunities for public input. It will co-ordinate responsibilities in a way that makes services more accessible. And it will harness the broad talents of government members to ensure excellence and accountability in fulfilling the government’s responsibilities.”

There are 21 ministries. In addition, seven Ministers of State have been appointed, with responsibility for delivering key government commitments in health care, children’s development, community services, competition and intergovernmental relations.

Ministers of State will be full members of Cabinet and will work in partnership with government Ministers to provide a new level of accountability in meeting specific commitments.

They will also increase public access and responsiveness for larger ministry portfolios.

Four Ministers are responsible for specific health-care priorities, to reflect the importance of public health care and to ensure proper management of health-care resources.

The Ministry of Health Planning is dedicated to improving long-term planning for the health needs of British Columbians. All health services are now integrated under the Ministry of Health Services to provide proper co-ordination of government resources.

The Minister of State for Mental Health and the Minister of State for Intermediate, Long Term and Home Care are responsible for meeting government commitments in these crucial areas.

Three Ministers are responsible for specific education priorities, reflecting the government’s commitment to expand opportunities for all British Columbians in the new economy.

The Ministry of Skills Development and Labour will work in partnership with the Ministry of Advanced Education to increase the number of talented workers in areas of high demand.

Two Ministers have responsibility for aboriginal issues, reflecting the government’s resolve to negotiate fair, honourable treaty settlements and also to work actively to provide services for First Nations to address crucial social and economic challenges.

The Attorney General is Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations. Services designed to build capacity and opportunities for First Nations are given full priority as part of the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services. The ministry brings together community services that were spread across different portfolios, and provides better co-ordination of resources and dedicated support for local governments, aboriginals and women.

“My government is committed to addressing the social and economic challenges that First Nations face, including aboriginals living in urban communities,” said Campbell. “The creation of a new ministry with specific responsibility for improving community services for aboriginal people ensures these challenges are made a priority.”

The Minister of State for Women’s Equality ensures that measures to advance women’s equality become an integral part of services and support to communities.

Several initiatives will fuel new economic growth. The Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise brings together government programs dedicated to building a more competitive business climate, particularly in the key industries of technology, science and tourism. It also has responsibility for eliminating all taxpayer-funded subsidies to business.

The Minister of State for Deregulation will lead a review of regulations across government ministries. Its goal is to identify and to eliminate unnecessary barriers to investment and job creation, and will make sure all new regulations protect the public interest while encouraging new growth.

The government is also committed to ensuring the strongest environmental protection while delivering a fair, efficient process for land-use approvals. The Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection is responsible for environmental protection.

The Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management brings together all information, planning and approval processes related to land-use decisions under a single portfolio.

This integrated process for land-use decisions will help strengthen investment and job creation while ensuring strong environmental protection.

“This new government structure is a crucial first step in providing greater accountability and in delivering our commitments to renew hope and opportunities for all British Columbians,” Campbell said.

Office of the Premier

May 31,2001

Public/Private Partnership Saves Summer Fireworks

A partnership of public and private sector organizations has preserved the popular summer fireworks display in Vancouver Mayor Philip Owen today announced that sufficient funds have been raised to support an international fireworks festival called "Celebration of Light," with title sponsors HSBC and PowerSmart. The four Day festival will be held July 28, August 1, 4 and 8.

A recently-formed non-profit society - the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society - will organize the event. Funding will come from a variety of sources including the City of Vancouver, Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), BC Hydro, BC Lottery Corporation, Concord Pacific, Vancouver Sun, and Tourism Vancouver.

"This just goes to show what we can accomplish through cooperation and creative partnerships," said Mayor Owen. "A fireworks display has become an important part of Vancouver's summer. City Council is proud to contribute to this world-class spectacle that showcases our city, and brings many visitors, and millions of dollars into our economy."

Carole Taylor, Chair of the Spirit of Vancouver committee, said "Vancouver is a great city with great spirit. Today, we celebrate a partnership between business and the public sector, a partnership that has come together to save this special civic event for the enjoyment of all Vancouverites."

Dennis Skulsky, chair of the new society board said, "The intent is to make this an annual event. To that end, the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society is continuing to pursue other sources of funding and commitment for future years."

Brian Smith, chair of BC Hydro said, "BC Hydro is proud to be co-title sponsor of the HSBC and Power Smart Celebration of Light. For years we have supported arts and culture initiatives all across the province. and last year donated $3 million to ones like this and in the areas of education, environment and aboriginal relations. We also see this event as an excellent opportunity to reach such a large audience with our Power Smart energy conservation program."

Martin Glynn, president and CEO of HSBC Bank Canada, said, "HSBC is very proud to be a title sponsor of the HSBC Power Smart Celebration of Ught. HSBC Bank Canada is the only major bank headquartered in Vancouver and 2001 is our 20th anniversary. The community has given us a great deal of support over the years and we felt that we had to do something to save the fireworks and boost civic pride. The annual fireworks festival is the premier free event of the summer for most people and this is our way to say thank you to the people of Greater Vancouver"

The original Symphony of Fire started in 1990 and cost approximately $1.5 million per year to run. Last year's fireworks display attracted more than 1.6 million spectators over the four-evening event, and generated $13.6 million in visitor spending. The main sponsor of the Symphony of Fire, Benson and Hedges, cancelled its support of the Vancouver event after a change in federal legislation restricted advertising opportunities for tobacco companies.

In February 2001, City Council approved a civic fireworks event, with funds to cover direct City costs (such as engineering and policing), on condition that private sponsors be secured to fund the remaining costs.

With contributions from title sponsors HSBC Bank Canada and BC Hydro, and additional support from BC Lottery Corporation, Concord Pacific, Vancouver Sun, and Tourism Vancouver, fireworks will again light up the night sky this summer.

VANCOUVER FIREWORKS FESTIVAL SOCIETY Suite 800,883 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, B.C V6C 3K4 Tel: (604) 641-1193 Fax: (604) 641-1925

May 14,2001

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May 9, 2001 Office of the Provincial Health Officer

IMMUNE COMPROMISED SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS WITH DRINKING WATER

Feb. 11, 2002

VICTORIA – B.C.’s public post-secondary institutions will be granted autonomy in setting their tuition fee levels, Advanced Education Minister Shirley Bond announced today. “We are restoring post-secondary institutions’ responsibility for determining their own tuition fee levels,” Bond. “Six years of frozen fees, combined with lack of proper funding in previous years, have put enormous financial pressures on institutions. Institutions have firmly told us that they need this flexibility to protect and improve the quality of education they provide and meet students’ needs. “We said we would fully fund the five per cent tuition reduction in the current fiscal year, and we have honoured that commitment. We also said we would consult with educators, students and administrators on the hidden costs to both students and institutions of previous tuition freezes that were not properly funded by government. “Clearly, most students would have liked to maintain the freeze forever. But that’s not realistic. Among the concerns we heard were decreased student access, increased waiting lists and reduced course availability.” A university student who is forced to take five years to complete a four-year degree due to lack of available courses can incur an added $11,000 in study and living expenses, and forgo employment income during the additional time they remain in school. “Without this autonomy, institutions will not be able to meet the demand for increased student access and improved quality of education,” Bond said. “Institutions are in the best position to determine what level of fees is fair, reasonable and affordable, working together with the students they serve. We fully expect they will make those decisions appropriately and responsibly, taking into account the hidden costs students face.” Legislation will be introduced in the upcoming session to restore institutions’ autonomy over tuition fee decisions. -30- Contact: Susan Clancy, Communications Ministry of Advanced Education 250 356-8706 This news release can be viewed at www.aved.gov.bc.ca/htbin/nrlistall2002 Also, visit the media room at www.aved.gov.bc.ca/news/

TOP 5 REASONS WHY YOU MUST ATTEND WEM

1 - IT'S INTERNATIONAL. WEM was created to open up opportunities for business and relationship-building on a global stage. Over 2500 participants are expected to attend. To date, 67 countries are represented, including over 300 exhibitors from 30 countries. See the updated list of exhibitors at: www.wemex.com/pdf/list-exposants.pdf

2 - IT'S MULTISECTORAL. WEM brings together in one location the full range of players involved in education, from both the public and private sectors, allowing you to combine expertise, to co-finance and co-develop new resources, and to create the cross-industry synergies essential for success.

3 - IT'S ALL ABOUT BUSINESS. Explore the possibilities of the rapidly growing international marketplace for buying and selling educational products, services, systems, rights, solutions and know-how. WEM brings you the best and the latest the world has to offer.

4 - IT'S EDUCATIONAL. Get an insiders' guide to navigating the emerging global market with the WEM Conference Program. Sessions featuring world-renowned experts, will address your questions and provide you with the knowledge, solutions and tools that are key elements to develop your activities at home and abroad.

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The WEM 2001 News Update - keeping you in touch with all the latest developments:

Spotlight on WEM 2001!

The WEM Conference Program

Educational Technology Markets in Primary & Secondary Schools

Surveying the Branding Issues Creating Brands People Know and Trust

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WEM's global partners in the news!

Two new Media Partners with a French Flavour!

WEM's first exhibitor from Cuba - José Antonio Echeverría University of Technology (ISPJAE)

SAP AG, Germany-

Guangxia Haiyun Civilization Development Company - First-time exhibitor and premier for Chinese documentary

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PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO VISIT CANADA

PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES STATE VISIT OF PRESIDENT OF GHANA

STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER

NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER

September 12, 2001 Ottawa, Ontario

At the request of President George W. Bush, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today issued this statement to the Canadian people:

"I spoke early this morning with President Bush. I reiterated directly to him the sincerest condolences of the Canadian people for the horrific attacks yesterday on innocent Americans and our offer of any security or humanitarian assistance that the United States may need.

I also told him that, as our closest friend and partner, America could count on our complete support and solidarity in the days to come.

He asked that I let the Canadian people know how grateful he and the American people are for the assistance that Canada has provided at this terrible time; particularly for the safe haven and warm hospitality we have given to diverted American air travellers.

He said that at many points yesterday, during a very, very trying day, he was told of the extraordinary effort that Canadians have made.

I told him that the Government of Canada on behalf of the Canadian people would continue to coordinate its activities to deliver the most timely and effective assistance that we can."

September 11, 2001 Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien expressed his horror at the news that the United States has been the victim of multiple terrorist attacks.

"I was stricken by news and television pictures coming from the United States this morning. It is impossible to fully comprehend the evil that would have conjured up such a cowardly and depraved assault upon thousands of innocent people. There can be no cause or grievance that could ever justify such unspeakable violence.

Indeed, such an attack is an assault not only on the targets but an offense against the freedom and rights of all civilized nations.

All Canadians are praying that the brave firefighters and rescue crews who currently on the scene will be successful in limiting the casualties. We stand ready to provide any assistance that our American friends may need at this very, very difficult hour and in the subsequent investigation.

Aline joins me in offering, on behalf of all Canadians, our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and to the American people.

TORONTO, Sept. 6 /CNW/ - This year, journalists from around the world here to cover the 26th annual Toronto International Film Festival may be filing their stories on something more than global superstars and the next academy award contenders. A key resource for over 800 media outlets from around the world, the Press Office at the film festival is sponsored by the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC), a marketing agency that leverages private-sector partnerships with the province's tourism industry.

"We are very excited about sponsoring the Press Office at this year's Toronto International Film Festival," commented Eugene Zakreski, chief operating officer for the OTMPC. "Ontario's position as a sponsor for the Press Office is a good opportunity for the OTMPC to extend the Ontario brand to the most prestigious international media outlets. The Toronto International Film Festival has always played an important, and growing role extending Ontario's reputation as a first-class destination.

"The festival stands alone as Toronto's most well-covered, international, annual event with tremendous economic impact", commented Michèle Maheux, managing director of the Toronto International Film Festival.

According to the Department of Economic Development for the City of Toronto, the annual event results in $7.5 million in direct tourism revenue.

"The Press Office is an essential visit site for media from around the world, representing print, broadcast, and online outlets," added Maheux. "We are delighted with the sponsorship from the OTMPC."

Last year, the film festival generated over $12 million in perceived media value from international media coverage, including a story in New York's Town and Country Magazine," said Zakreski.

"This caliber of media is usually not so readily available to us."

"The perceived media value of a hit like this is tremendous," said Zakreski.

"This is the kind of coverage that we hope to duplicate at this year's film festival." The OTMPC media kits are a key component of this strategy to market the province.

This year, the agency has produced a tiny, remarkable, Ontario- tourism related CD-Rom media kit for distribution in the Press Office.

"We know that the journalists are here to cover the festival, and we don't want to give them a huge media kit to carry around," said Zakreski.

"We aim, however to get into the minds and stories of these media by giving them, in an easily portable, electronic form, all of the essential information about what we have to offer as a province."

At this year's festival, over 250,000 ticket holders will preview more than 320 films

With 610 filmmakers and actors, 2800 international industry delegates and 700 international buyers and sellers, the Toronto International Film Festival ranks among the top three film festivals in the world and one of the most prestigious events in the province of Ontario.

The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC), an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, is a unique public-private sector business.

Its mandate is to promote Ontario as a preferred year-round destination and to ensure Ontario's tourism businesses remain strong global competitors.

The OTMPC and private-sector industry leverage their collective expertise and investment to develop and market Ontario's unique vacation experiences to North American, European and Asian consumers.

PETTIGREW TO ATTEND WTO MEETING IN MEXICO CITY

Minister for International Trade Pierre Pettigrew will participate in a meeting of trade ministers from a representative group of developed and developing WTO members from August 31 to September 1 in Mexico City.

At the meeting, participants will focus on building the broader consensus necessary to launch expanded WTO negotiations at the WTO's Fourth Ministerial Conference in Doha, Qatar, November 9 to13.

"This meeting provides an excellent opportunity for this small group of ministers to hear each other out and help build momentum for the launch of new WTO negotiations," said Minister Pettigrew. "It is simply one step on the road to Doha, however, and there will be no conclusive outcomes. Much more work will need to be done by all WTO members in the weeks leading up to Doha."

In Mexico City, Mr. Pettigrew will continue to play a constructive role in bridging differences among other members, and to advocate an ambitious WTO negotiating agenda that maximizes opportunities for growth and sustainable development for all WTO members - developed and developing.

Canada continues to work with all its trading partners to actively pursue Canadian interests at the WTO, including in the agriculture and services negotiations that were launched in 2000 as part of the WTO's "built in" agenda. At the same time, Minister Pettigrew also continues to promote enhanced WTO transparency and to consult with Canadians on Canada's trade policy.

Other invitees to the Mexico City meeting include the WTO's Director General and trade ministers from Australia, Brazil, Egypt, the European Union, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, the United States and Uruguay.

The Theoretical Theatre Company presents Sturm Soirée An Evening of Cabaret & Performance

featuring Canada's Best-Known Psychobilly Combo The Deadcats * Striptease by Empire Burlesque Follies * Performance Painting by Fire-Man and I, Braineater

Saturday 2 March 2002 - 8 PM - at The Ironworks 235 Alexander Street, Vancouver

Proceeds go to The Theoretical Theatre Company's upcoming production, May 22 - June 2, 2002 at The Havana. Tickets available at Scratch, Zulu, Black Swan and Highlife Records or on line at "http://www.repeatseat.com" For additional information please call 604 739-0460.

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Paul Rodriguez and Christy Haubegger To Speak At First-ever Latino Motivational Speakers Forum Comedian/Actor and Magazine Founder Will Join Other Latino Business & Entertainment Leaders At “Imagine 2002™”

LOS ANGELES, January 9, 2002 – Paul Rodriguez, the internationally-known comedian/actor, and Christy Haubegger, founder of Latina magazine, will join other prominent Latinos at Daniel Gutierrez & Associates’ Imagine 2002,™ the first-ever motivational speakers forum targeting U.S. Latinos. Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Haubegger join Moctesuma Esparza, noted producer of such movies as “Selena;” Pablo Schneider Muñoz, investment banker and former senior executive with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and; Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch. Imagine 2002™ will be presented on March 21, 2002, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. “The Latino community is blessed with incredibly remarkable leaders, so it is truly an honor to be able to assemble such a distinguished group of individuals, and give them the opportunity to present their perspectives and thoughts on success,” remarked Daniel Gutierrez, president of Daniel Gutierrez & Associates, himself a motivational speaker and presenter at Imagine 2002™.

“We’ve heard a lot about how U.S. Latinos are now the largest ethnic minority in the country, but we should also recognize the unprecedented growth in the number of Latino entrepreneurs and corporate executives who are poised for even greater success. This is why we have created Imagine 2002:™ to facilitate the sharing of ideas between well-established, inspirational Latino leaders and those Latinos eager to excel and on the threshold of attaining true excellence.” Imagine 2002™ will focus on Latino self-empowerment. It is designed to help Los Angeles’ Latino entrepreneurs, corporate executives, managers, and civic leaders realize their full leadership potential by facilitating their interaction with key, nationally-recognized Latino leaders. Each featured speaker will offer his or her personal perspective on success, as well as some of his or her own “life’s lessons.” Instead of offering blueprints or “how-to” plans for success, the forum’s speakers will encourage forum participants to cultivate their own strengths and plan for their own success stories. Imagine 2002™ has received corporate support from Profiles International, and has established a marketing partnership with Time Warner Cable. For tickets and information, interested individuals can call 1-800-349-0872. Information is also available at www.acceptyourgreatness.com/news/imagine.html. Imagine 2002™ is a presentation, and a division, of Daniel Gutierrez & Associates, Inc. (DGA, Inc.). DGA, Inc. is an Anaheim, CA-based management consulting firm whose services include personal coaching, leadership training, employee motivation and productivity enhancement. It was founded by Daniel Gutierrez, a business consultant and motivational speaker whose previous experience includes 12 years with various Fortune 500 retailers. Given his cross-functional responsibilities, Daniel was able to nurture his expertise in organizational development, relationship management and team motivation.

Contacts: Manny Gonzalez

http://www.acceptyourgreatness.com/news/imagine.html

310-422-1569 Daniel Gutierrez 714-978-1170

sapo communications 1526 West 7th Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 213.353.0100 www.sapotalk.com

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Annie and Little Shop Of Horrors Set For A Season In The Park

July 18 through August 18, 2001 At Stanley Park's Malkin Bowl

Dates: July 18 through August 18, 2001 Gates: 7 pm Showtime: 8 pm Tickets: Adults $23; Seniors & Youth $17; Children $10; Five & Under Free. Public Information: 604.687.0174

Vancouver's most beloved summer entertainment tradition, Theatre Under The Stars, brings two very different musical features to Stanley Park's Malkin Bowl for the 2001 season, which runs July 18 through August 18.

Leading off the season on July 18 will be the heartwarming story of Annie, a peppy New York City orphan whose life is made an unbearable misery by the gin-soaked orphanage matron Miss Hannigan. When local billionaire Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks decides to invite a lucky orphan to his home for the Christmas holidays, he and Annie hit it off and he decides to offer a reward to whoever can find her parents.

Hannigan, who has some inside information on Annie's origins, concocts a scam with her crooked brother and his dim-witted girlfriend to pose as Annie's parents. The scam fails, Warbucks adopts Annie, and somehow, along the way, Annie meets a faithful dog "Sandy" and inspires FDR's "New Deal".

With such well known showtunes as "It's A Hard Knock Life", "Easy Street" and the poignant anthem "Tomorrow", Annie is a longstanding family favourite, guaranteed to put a song in the heart of any summer's evening.

The Theatre Under The Stars 2001 production of Annie is directed by Lloyd Nicholson, with musical direction by James Bryson and choreography by Valerie Easton. Allternating in the role of Annie are Anne Arbuckle and Alissa Keogh, with Steve Maddock as Oliver Warbucks, Susan Anderson as Miss Hannigan, Shawn Macdonald as Rooster Hannigan and Tara-Leigh Popp as Lily.

On a more sinister comedic note, Little Shop of Horrors opens July 19 with the story of meek and nebbish Seymour Krelbourn, stuck in a dead-end job as assistant to a less-than-successful Skid Row florist. Bowery bums don't spend a lot of money on corsages, and business isn't good.

Seymour's life gets turned on end one day when he comes across a very unusual little plant in the wholesale flower district, after an equally-unusual total eclipse of the sun. Naming the plant Audry II, after the salesgirl who is his secret love, he takes it to the shop where it begins to take over. The plant grows into an evil and all-consuming monster, sweeping Seymour, his boss Mushnik, Audrey and her abusive dentist boyfriend into its evil machinations.

The song list for Little Shop of Horrors includes many memorable tunes, including "Somewhere That's Green" and "Feed Me", and the logical response, "Don't Feed The Plants"!

The Theatre Under The Stars 2001 production of Little Shop of Horrors, under the direction of Robert Metcalfe and the musical direction of David Fryer, stars Cailin Stadnyk as Audrey, Neil Minor as Seymour as Mushnik and Don Nelson as Orin. Doug McLeod is puppeteer and the voice of Audrey II. Choregoraphy is by Shelley Stewart Hunt.

Set design for both Annie and Little Shop of Horrors is by Jean Claude Olivier.

Annie and Little Shop of Horrors will play on alternating evenings, seven nights a week, through the season. If, for rain or any other reason, a TUTS show is cancelled, patrons will be issued a raincheck ticket for a subsequent performance. Cancellation of any individual performance does not otherwise change the show schedule.

Tickets for each of this year's Theatre Under The Stars shows are $23 for adults, $17 for seniors and youth 13 to 17, and $10 for children six through 12. Youngsters five and under are admitted free. Reserved seating is available for an extra $5 through the TUTS hotline at 604.687.0174.

Regular tickets may be purchased through the TUTS box office (hotline number above), at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 604.280.4444 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.

Don't miss this essential Vancouver summertime experience, a family tradition for more than three generations and a great treat for Vancouverites and visitors alike.

(Participating by special permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association are: In Annie, Lloyd Nicholson, Valerie Easton, Susan Anderson and Shawn Macdonald and in Little Shop of Horrors, Robert Metcalfe, Shelley Stewart Hunt, and Cailin Stadnyk)

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Entrevista con Charlotte Diamond exitosa artista Canadiense que hace las fronteras desaparecer en el mundo infantil.escuchenos por audio real

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Vancouver International Children's Festival

May 28 - June 3, 2001 at Vancouver's Vanier Park.

Come Join The Circus At Vanier Park!

Jugglers, clowns, acrobats and trapeze artists will blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy with the Canadian premiere of "Chapito" as Québe 's Cirque Éos, back by popular demand, headlines the twenty- fourth annual Vancouver International Children's Festival

Recognized as one of the world's foremost performing arts events for young people, the Festival continues its tradition of presenting the finest children's entertainers from across Canada and around the world with a number of exciting new features and programming innovations.

Among the nineteen troupes, ensembles and individual performers taking part in this year's Festival will be: from the United States, one of the most poignant clowns of our time Gale LaJoye, an inspired physical comedian in the tradition of Red Skelton, and the acclaimed Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, a favourite at Canadian folk festivals, here with a special children's and gospel program; from Nova Scotia, where Riverdance meets Canadian music, high-octane Celtic-jazz-rock fusion ensemble Grand Dérangement; from Manitoba Al Simmons, an entertainer with the soul of a vaudevillian; and from Québec, Michel Lauzière with his bizarre musical antics and amazing stunts.

The Festival will also welcome back such favourites as Fred Penner, with the Cat's Meow Band in his 20th Anniversary "The Cat Came Back Tour" to delight cats of all ages, internationally acclaimed recording artist Charlotte Diamond and the Hug Bug Band and musician / comedian Norman Foote. Returning to the Festival this year will be Rick Scott "Making Faces" with Shari Ulrich and Allan Rodger.

This year's Children's Festival takes on controversial subjects relevant to young audiences with Ontario's Roseneath Theatre's presentation of "Health Class", a comic and dramatic story addressing issues of love, intimacy and sexuality for ages 12 and up.

Acceptance of individual differences is the theme of Australia's acclaimed Arena Theatre in their production of Schnorky the Wave Puncher. Other international acts joining this year's festival will include shows from Japan, Italy and Scotland.

"This will be a year of new and exciting partnerships for the Festival" promises recently appointed executive and artistic director Lindy Sisson. "Admission to the Festival now includes access to both The Vancouver Museum and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and their exciting displays and exhibits. We are also very pleased to welcome Vancouver's beloved Public breams as our site animateur, and look forward to them bringing Vanier Park alive with an explosion of visual and performing arts, including daily parades!"

Other new features at this year's Festival will be a Festival Variety Night benefit concert (Thursday, May 31) hosted by Norman Foote and featuring Cirque Eos, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, Theatre Kazenoko and Fred Penner with Rick Scott, plus a special evening of entertainment and activities for young people 11 to 18 with X-Site Nite (Saturday, June 2), an evening of music, break dancing and special crafts and activities.

Musical highlights include Vancouver's Scrap Arts Music and their cutting edge percussion theatre and Saskatchewan's Streetnix, an amazing a capella group whose voices fill the air with the sound of electric guitars, keyboards and drums.

Joining the Festival on Monday, May 28 will be the creators of the renowned Franklin series, with author Paulette Bourgeois and illustrator Brenda Clark reading stories and signing books.

The 2001 Vancouver International Children's Festival takes its show on the road with the Arts Spark outreach progamme, presenting three of the Festival's feature attractions to young audiences in Surrey and Abbotsford on May29 and 30. And on May26 and 27 join us at Granville Island's Public Market for a sneak preview.

Whether encouraging children's most creative flights of fancy or helping them address deeper issues, the Vancouver International Children's Festival continues to be the highlight of the year for Vancouver children, parents and educators.

Contact: 708 - 5655 Website: www vancouverchildrensfestival. com

Event: The 2001 Vancouver International Children's Festival Dates: May 28 - June 3, 2001 Venue: Vanier Park Tickets: At Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 280-4444 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca

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May 17

THE LIVING END In the mid-'90s post-punk era that gave the world groups like offspring, Rancid, and the Presidents of the United States, Australia discovered "punka billy'. with the Living End. The Living End bring their rockabilly with a punk attitude to the Starfish with guests Tsunami Bomb. Starfish Room / Tickets $13.00 / ON SALE NOW / Doors 9:00pm / Show 9:30pm May 18

May 18

DUNCAN SHEIK Soothe away your workday woes by basking in the glow of Duncan Sheik's new album Phantom Moon. The primarily acoustic tracks placate the soul with gentle melodies built around beautifully melancholic vocals. With special guest Fisher. Richard's on Richards / Tickets $12.00 / ON SALE NOW Early Show! Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm
JANN ARDEN Armed with a wicked sense of humour, which has become both her personal and performing trademark, Jann Arden is embarking on her second Canadian tour in support of her latest release, Blood Red Cherry. With special guest Tom Wilson. Orpheum Theatre / Tickets $34.50 & $39.50 / ON SALE NOW Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm

May 23

.BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS Some call him a modern-day prophet, others call him a political activist, and still others say he's just plain sanctimonio us. Regardless of the labels others try to affix to Ben Harper has captured the hearts and minds of an ever- widening audience. Don't miss the Ben Harper live experience. Plaza of Nations / Tickets $37.50 / ON SALE NOW Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm CHARLIE HUNTER Charlie Hunter, who plays an eight-string guitar, provides his own basslines and leads an otherwise bassless guitar-sax-drums trio. You have to see it to believe it - don't miss out on this unique performer. Richards on Richards / Tickets $18.00 / ON SALE NOW Doors 8:00pm / Show 9:00pm

May 25

gob WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS THE BLACK HALOS + GUESTS LEFTY gob's new record The World According To Gob is charged, upbeat and catchy, and has further established their reputation as one of Canada's finest punk rock bands. Joined by trash-rockers The Black Halos this concert exemplifies that home-grown rock is alive and well in Vancouver. Vogue Theatre / Tickets $18.50 / ON SALE NOW ALL AGES / Doors 6:30PM / SHOW 7:30PM / Also at Zulu & Noize

May 26

EVAN DANDO Don't miss legendary Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando's incredible gift for melody when he performs in concert at Vancouver's Richards on Richards. with special guests. Richards on Richards / Tickets $17.50 / ON SALE NOW Doors 7:00pm / Show 1:30pm

June 17

COLDPLAY with special guest GRANDADDY Coldplay performed a stunning sold out concert event earlier this year at the Commodore Ballroom also featured live on hob.com. Coldplay's astounding studio work on their debut album Parachutes is backed up only by the quality of their live work - Experience Coldplay live alongside solar-powered space-pop combo Grandaddy. Orpheum Theatre / Tickets $29.50 & $34.50 / ON SALE NOW Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm

June 24

RADIOHEAD Innovative British rock act Radiohead will tour North America for the first time in three years, following the June 5 release of their new album Amnesiac. The tour brings them to Vancouver 5 Thunderbird Stadium June 24~ with special guests The Beta Band. Thunderbird Stadium I Tickets $49.50 / ON SALE NOW / General Admission Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:30pm

June 26

CHANTAL KREVIAZUK Colour Moving and Still has earned Chantal two Juno Awards including Best Pop / Adult Album, Best Female Artist and features such radio- mainstays as "Before You," "Far Away" and "Souls". Don't miss this candid, introspective and evocative songwriter in an intimate theatre setting. Orpheum Theatre / Tickets $27.50 & 32.50 / ON SALE NOW Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm

June 28

EMMYLOU HARRIS Don't miss this opportunity to experience the live performance of this truly venturesome, genre- transcending songstress and the provocative guardian of country music's living heritage in the intimate confines of the Orpheum Theatre as part of the du Maurier International Jazz Festival. Orpheum Theatre / Tickets $35.00, $39.00 & $43.00 / ON SALE NOW Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm / Also available by calling the Telus Jazz Hotline 872-5200

July 10

3 DOORS DOWN WITH LIFEHOUSE + TANTRIC Modern rock sensations 3 Doors Down and Lifehouse - two bands whose albums have made the upper reaches of sales and airplay charts- will be teaming up for a North American tour that brings them to Vancouver's Plaza of Nations July 10th. Joining the bands on a string of dates will be Tantric, a group formed by former members of Days of the New. Plaza of Nations / Tickets $35.00 / ON SALE THURSDAY, MAY.17 Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm

July 26

EXTREME STEEL TOUR Featuring PANTERA WITH SLAYER, STATIC-X, SKRAPE AND MORBID ANGEL The most extreme metal bands in the history of the world have come together to put on a show guaranteed to make your ears bleed. Don't miss out on this vulgar display of noise, get your tickets before they're gone Pacific Coliseum / Tickets $45.50 / ON SALE NOW

July 28

DEPECHE MODE As their haunting new single "Dream 0n11 hits radio. DAVE GAHAN, MARTIN GORE and ANDREW FLETCHER gear up for DEPECHE MODEs "EXCITER TOUR," a massive five- month, 24- country world tour which brings them to Vancouver July 28th ~ special guests Poe. Pacific Coliseum / Tickets $45.50 & 65.50 / ON SALE NOW Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm

Aug-2

YES with THE VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The four current members of Yes including vocalist Jon Anderson, guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire, and drummer Alan White embark on the "Yessymphonic Jour" which will reprise many of the group's classic numbers with full Orchestral support. Among the cuts essayed some vocal, some instrumental are Roundabout," selections from 'Close To The Edge, "~'l"ve Seen All Good People," "Owner Of A Lonely Heart," and the "Soon" suite. Queen Elizabeth Theatre /Tickets $59.50, $69.50 & $79.50 ON SALE NOW / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm

Aug-18

MOODY BLUES with a legacy that spans the late 60's through to the year 2001, The Moody Blues have generated a legendary list of hit songs such as "Knights in White Satin", "Tuesday Afternoon", "Ride My See Saw", and more recently 'Your wildest Dreams". Don't miss one of the most enduring and beloved rock bands in music history live in concert. Queen Elizabeth Theatre / Tickets $46.50, $65.50 & $79.50 ON SALE NOW / Doors 7:00pm / Show 8:00pm

All tickets available through Ticketmaster 280-4444

House of Blues Concerts - (604) 683-4233 fax: (604) 683-4298

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VANCOUVER PREMIERE!

APRIL 10,2001

BALLET BRITISH COLUMBIA CELEBRATES SPRING WITH BOLD, CONTEMPORARY CHOREOGRAPHY

WHO: Ballet British Columbia & Friends WHAT: Ballet BC with special guests Margie Gillis, Evelyn Hart and Jesus Corrales WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Theatre WHEN: May 10, 11,12,2001 at8pm TICKETS: Call Ticketmaster at 280-3311. For group sales, call 732-5003, ext. 215

Vancouver-Ballet British Columbia presents an eclectic evening of dance featuring the Vancouver premiere of the weight of absence by Dominique Dumais and a reprisal of Patricia Neary's Variations Concertante. Special guest artists sharing the stage with Ballet BC include Margie Gillis in two of her own dances Slipstream and George, Ballet BC's Emily Molnar in Gillis' Speak, and Evelyn Hart and Jesus Corrales dancing the pas de deux from Lady of the Camellias.

The Vancouver premiere of the weight of absence, the first work by Dominique Dumais commissioned by The National Ballet of Canada, premiered on May 6, 1998 in Toronto to unanimous critical acclaim. Later that year the ballet was nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award and was presented during the Company's 1998 )New York engagement. Danced to an original score that mixes music, soundscape and text, the weight of absence is an ensemble piece for nine dancers that explores the themes of love, longing and abandonment.

variations Concertante was created by former Ballet BC Artistic Director Patricia Neary and received its world premiere in Vancouver in 1990. Danced to the music of South American composer Alberto Ginastara, the ballet is an exploration of movement and form that is reminiscent of the choreographic style of George Balanchine.

In George (1999) and Slipstream (1985), Margie Gillis dances with a directness and naturalness that suggests spontaneity. She is, quite simply, a living legend with a heaven-sent ability to carve movement into the memory of an audience. In Speak (2000), danced by Ballet BC dancer Emily Molnar, sound is made visible by defining its angles with huge arm gestures, cramming so much movement into so little time with incredible precision The pas de deux from Lady of the Camelias, choreographed by Val Caniparoli to Chopin piano concertos. addresses the conflicts between personal freedom, happiness and social convention. At its heart. the ballet is a tragic tale of passionate love and loss. Ballet BC & Friends runs for three performances only from May 10-12.2001 at 8p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets, priced from $46.25 to $23.25 with discounts for seniors and students, are available through Ticketmaster at (604) 280-3311. For groups, call 732-5003, ext. 215.
For more information, please contact: Richard Forzley Tel:(604)732-5003. ext. 216. Fax:(604 )732-4417

.Suite 102 1101 West Broadway Vancouver British Columbia V6H 1C2

Tel: (604)732.5003 Fax.. (604) 732~4417

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JANUARY 2002

Thursday, January 10, 2002

OSIECK ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR GOLD CUP 18 Players Selected For Tournament

Ottawa, Ontario - Canadian Men's World Cup Team head coach Holger Osieck today announced the 18-man roster which will defend the Gold Cup title at the 2002 Gold Cup in Miami and Pasadena from January 18-February 2.

The squad will assemble in Ft. Lauderdale on January 13 to begin preparations for Canada's opening game against Haiti at the Orange Bowl in Miami on January 18 (sportsnet at 9:00 p.m. EST in most regions).

Canada's second and final game of the opening round is against Ecuador (sportsnet at 9:00 p.m. EST in most regions). The quarter-finals will be played in Miami on January 26 with the semi-finals in Pasadena on January 30. The Final will be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on February 2.

The roster features two players making their World Cup team debuts in Julian de Guzman and Chris Pozniak. Both competed for Canada at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina. Defender Mark Rogers returns to the squad for the first time since November, 2000. Rogers has become a regular fixture for the Wycombe Wanderers and will join the team following Wycombe's FA Cup Third Round replay against Fulham at Craven Cottage on January 15.

No. Player Position Place of Birth D.O.B. HT WT Club Caps 1 Lars Hirschfeld Goalkeeper Edmonton, AB 10/17/78 6'4 190 Calgary Storm 2 3 Mark Rogers Defender Vancouver, BC 11/3/77 6'1 180 Wycombe Wanderers 1 4 Tony Menezes Defender Mississauga, ON 11/24/74 6'1 180 Botafogo Sao Paolo 21 5 Jason deVos Defender London, ON 1/2/74 6'4 205 Wigan 32 6 Jason Bent Midfielder Toronto, ON 3/8/77 5'9 165 Plymouth Argyle 26 7 Paul Stalteri Midfielder Etobicoke, ON 10/18/77 5'11 170 Werder Bremen 32 8 Nick Dasovic Midfielder Vancouver, BC 12/5/68 6'1 180 St. Johnstone 53 10 Davide Xausa Midfielder Vancouver, BC 3/10/76 6'0 170 Livingston 26 11 Jim Brennan Midfielder East York, ON 5/8/77 6'0 170 Nottingham Forest 26 13 Carl Fletcher Defender Plymouth, Montserrat 12/26/71 5'10 175 Rochester Rhinos 32 14 Daniel Imhof Midfielder Wil, Switzerland 11/22/77 5'10 155 St. Gallen 6 15 Richard Hastings Defender Prince George, BC 5/18/77 5'11 165 Ross County 20 16 Julian de Guzman Forward Toronto, ON 3/25/81 5'7 150 Saarbrucken 0 17 Dwayne de Rosario Forward Scarborough, ON 5/15/78 5'9 160 San Jose Earthquakes 9 18 Tam Nsaliwa Midfielder Llongwe, Malawi 1/28/82 5'11 165 Saarbrucken 3 19 Chris Pozniak Defender North York, ON 1/10/81 5'11 165 Orebro 0 20 Kevin McKenna Defender Calgary, AB 1/21/80 6'4 175 Heart of Midlothian 7 23 Kenny Stamatopoulos Goalkeeper Markham, ON 8/28/79 6'2 200 Kalamata 1

Staff Angus Barrett Head of Delegation Holger Osieck Head coach Bruce Twamley Assistant coach Kevin Muldoon Equipment Manager/Goalkeeping Coach Dr. Sanjay Gupta Team Doctor Greg Bay Physiotherapist Hans Guenter Bruns Massage Therapist Morgan Quarry Director of Communications/World Cup Team Manager

For more information please contact: Morgan Quarry (613) 237-7678 ext.: 230 or media@soccercan.ca Or visit our web site: www.canadasoccer.com

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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP AND UNDER-19 TEAM TRAINS IN OTTAWA

Women’s National Team Program To Train in Ottawa Indoor Facility Ottawa, Ontario - The Women’s World Cup Team Head Coach, Even Pellerud today announced his 18-player roster for the team’s first training camp of the 2002 season. The World Cup team will train for one week, January 18-25, 2002 in the Nation’s Capital. Pellerud considers this camp to be short-term and long-term preparation. In February the World Cup Team will attend its third consecutive Algarve Cup in Portugal but the team will also begin to prepare for World Cup Qualifying in November. All current World Cup Team players are available for this camp and no injuries have been reported. The camp will include several Ottawa natives. Team veteran Charmaine Hooper will return home to meet up with full-time residents, Kristina Kiss, Noel Trepanier and Jessica Hussey. Joining the World Cup squad for the first time are Cindy Montgomerie-Tye and Claire Martin, both from Nova Scotia. In addition, Patricia Bourcier and Amber Allen have been asked to be guests at the camp. “I am very pleased with the roster,” said Pellerud. “ I believe this is one of the strongest rosters and yet I am still able to find four more spots for new players. This camp in January always provides a good opportunity for new players to prove themselves and I look forward to watching them play.” Also joining the World Cup squad is the Women’s Under-19 Team. Ian Bridge, Under-19 Team Head Coach and Assistant Coach of the Women’s World Cup Team, has selected 17 players to attend a training camp in Ottawa. Both teams will train together at the Ottawa Coliseum. Bridge continues to prepare his squad for the FIFA U-19 Women’s World Championship scheduled for August 2002. The Ottawa camp comprises of players from the eastern portion of North America and later this month, another camp will be held in Vancouver, BC for players residing in the West.

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TEAM ROSTER

Name Pos. Hometown Caps D.O.B. Club Karina LeBlanc GK Maple Ridge, BC 17 03/30/80 Boston Breakers Taryn Swiatek GK Calgary, AB 3 02/04/81 University of Calgary Isabelle Morneau D Longueuil, QC 43 04/18/76 unattached Breanna Boyd D Edmonton, AB 28 06/10/81 University of Nebraska Sharolta Nonen D Vancouver, BC 26 12/30/77 Atlanta Beat Janine Willis D Unionville, ON 10 03/19/82 Princeton University Noel Trepanier D Tecumseh, ON 6 11/30/74 Ottawa Fury Claire Martin D Halifax, NS 0 10/16/79 Dalhousie University Cindy Montgomerie-Tye M Mt. Uniacke, NS 0 08/26/72 Scotia Olympics Andrea Neil M Vancouver, BC 59 10/26/71 Vancouver Breakers Randee Hermus M Langley, BC 20 11/14/79 Vancouver Breakers Amy Walsh M Saint-Bruno, QC 47 09/13/77 unatttached Kristina Kiss M Ottawa, ON 27 02/13/81 Ottawa Fury Isabelle Harvey F Hautrive, QC 40 03/27/75 unattached Silvana Burtini F Williams Lake, BC 61 05/10/69 Carolina Courage Christine Sinclair F Burnaby, BC 30 06/12/83 Portland University Charmaine Hooper F Ottawa, ON 79 01/15/68 Atlanta Beat Mary Beth Bowie F Dartmouth, NS 14 10/27/78 University of Connecticut Guests Patricia Bourcier D Levis, QC 0 08/15/79 Université Laval Amber Allan F Pitt Meadows, BC 0 10/21/75 Vancouver Breakers

STAFF Even Pellerud Head Coach Dave Dew Assistant Coach Cathy Ayoub Team Manager Erin Perry Athletic Therapist Shel Brodsgaard Goalkeeper Coach Cathy Campbell Team Doctor

UNDER-19 WOMEN’S TEAM ROSTER Name Pos. Hometown D.O.B. Erin McLeod GK Calgary, AB 02/26/83 Jessica Hussey GK Ottawa, ON 08/02/83 Stacy Van Boxmeer GK Collingwood, ON 05/10/85 Juliana Di Placido D Mont Royal, QC 03/03/84 Robin Gayle D Mississauga, ON 10/31/85 Janice McGann D Oakville, ON 04/18/83 Kanisha Campbell D Brampton, ON 08/30/84 Katie Arnott M St. John's, NF 03/23/83 Lise Backman M Beaconsfield, QC 06/21/83 Melanie Booth M Burlington, ON 08/24/84 Jennifer Parsons M Portugal Cove, NS 09/16/83 Sarah Kozey M/F Halifax, NS 04/16/84 Caroline Vaillancourt M/F Charlesbourg, QC 02/02/85 Candace Chapman M/F Ajax, ON 04/02/83 Kara Lang F Oakville, ON 10/22/86 Carmelina Moscato F Mississauga, ON 05/02/84 Amy Vermeulen F Saskatoon, SK 11/23/83

STAFF Ian Bridge Head Coach Lewis Page Assistant Coach Chris Jackson Athletic Therapist For more information please contact: Valerie Kowal (613) 237-7678 ext.: 234 or info@soccercan.ca Or visit our web site at www.canadasoccer.com

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DECEMBER

CART TOYOTA ATLANTIC SERIES CHAMPION ORSI PLACES ON SECOND TEAM IN AARWBA VOTING

Highland Park, Ill. (December 10, 2001) – Reigning CART Toyota Atlantic Series champion, Hoover Orsi, earned a place on the Second Team in the American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association (AARWBA) in the “At Large” category for its 2001 Auto Racing All-Star team. Orsi, who captured the series title in his second Atlantic season, earned his first ever place on the AARWBA All-Star team following his outstanding 2001 campaign. The Brazilian native not only won his first Atlantic Championship, but helped win a first for his team, Hylton Motorsports. Orsi won five of the season’s 12 races including an impressive four race winning streak which eventually propelled him to the 2001 Championship. In addition to his wins, Orsi won a series high four poles and finished on the podium in all but one event; a feat only accomplished by Patrick Carpentier during his 1996 Championship season. Orsi completed the season with a total of 187 points, 56 ahead of Canada’s David Rutledge who drove for Lynx Racing. The AARWBA All-America Team annually recognizes the top 12 drivers in North American motorsports. The team is split into six categories: Open-Wheel Racing, Road Racing, Short Track, Stock Car Racing, Drag Racing and At Large. Votes are collected from the AARWBA membership to determine first-team, second-team, third-team, fourth-team and honorable-mention (those receiving at least five percent of the vote) selections. The leading vote-getter receives the Jerry Titus Award as the All-America Team's driver of the year. The AARWBA All-America Team honorees will be announced at the annual All-America Team Banquet on January 12th in Pomona, California. The CART Toyota Atlantic Championship is one of the world's premier open-wheel development series and the top rung on CART's "ladder system". It is also noted for its long history of graduating its stars into CART competition. Among the drivers who have graduated from the Atlantic Series are CART Champ Car stars Michael Andretti, Jimmy Vasser, Alex Barron, Memo Gidley, Patrick Carpentier, Alex Tagliani as well as former series champions Bobby Rahal, Danny Sullivan and Jacques Villeneuve. -- Brian Tate Communications Officer CART Toyota Atlantic Championship http://www.toyotaatlantic.com

http://www.cart.com

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Sedes, fechas programadas para la Copa Oro FC, para comenzar el 18 de enero

30.10.01 - La FC Copa Oro 2002 comenzará el Viernes, 18 de enero en el Orange Bowl en Miami, Florida como fue anunciado el día de hoy junto con las sedes y fechas para el evento clave de la Football Confederation en cuanto a competencias de equipos nacionales, por el Sr. Chuck Blazer, Secretario General de la Confederación. La sexta edición de la Copa Oro, el evento 2002 se jugará en dos sedes en los USA: el Orange Bown en Miami, Florida y el Rose Bowl en Pasadena, California. La confirmación por parte del Rose Bowl aún está pendiente y sujeta a aprobación por los gobiernos locales. Adicionalmente, Blazer anunció el día de hoy que Corea del Sur ha confirmado su participación como uno de los dos equipos invitados para el torneo. La Copa Oro le dará una prueba de calidad al co-anfitrión de la Copa Mundial FIFA 2002 para comenzar con sus preparativos finales para el comienzo del evento en junio. Una vez más, 12 equipos participarán en la FC Copa Oro, estos estarán divididos en cuatro grupos de tres equipos cada uno. Dos grupos jugarán en el Orange Bowl, y los otros dos en el Rose Bowl. Se jugarán un par de partidos de cuartos de finales en cada sede, con las semifinales a llevarse a cabo en el Rose Bowl el 31 de enero y la final en el Rose Bowl el Sábado, 2 de febrero. Canadá, el campeón defensor, se ganó el pase directo a la FC Copa Oro 2002, dejando a los USA y México para llenar los otros dos lugares para la Zona de Norte América. Los demás equipos clasificarán a través de campeonatos regionales que se jugaron anteriormente este año. Los tres mejores países de la CFU en la Copa Caribe - Trinidad & Tobago, Haití y Martinique - participarán, así como los tres mejores en UNCAF (Unión Centroamericana de Fútbol) en la Copa de Naciones: Guatemala, El Salvador y Costa Rica. Cuba derrotó a Panamá en un juego de repechaje de los cuartos lugares en cada torneo, para obtener el lugar 10 automáticamente disponible para los países de la FC. El doceavo y final participante, el segundo de los países invitados, se anunciará próximamente cuando sea confirmado. Adicionalmente, los grupos finales y el calendario final se anunciarán en breve, una vez que esto se haya finalizado. Los boletos para la FC Copa Oro 2002 estarán a la venta a partir del 15 de noviembre en ambos mercados. FC COPA ORO 2002 – CALENDARIO Sedes: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California USA; Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida USA VIE 18.01.2002 (Miami): C1 v C3 (19:00); D1 v D3 (21:00) SAB 19.01.2002 (Pasadena): A1 v A2 (13:00); B1 v B3 (15:00) DOM 20.01.2001 (Miami): D2 v D3 (16:00); C2 v C3 (18:00) LUN 21.01.2001 (Pasadena): A1 v A3 (15:00); B1 v B2 (17:00) MAR 22.01.2001 (Miami): C1 v C2 (19:00); D1 v D2 (21:00) MIE 23.01.2001 (Pasadena): B2 v B3 (19:00); A2 v A3 (21:00) SAB 26.01.2001 (Miami): Ganador Grp C v 2do Grp D (15:00); Ganador Grp D v 2do Grp C (17:30) DOM 27.01.2001 (Pasadena): Ganador Grp A v 2do Grp B (12:00); Ganador Grp B v 2do Grp A (14:30) MIE 30.01.2001 (Pasadena): Ganador QF1 v Ganador QF2 (18:30); Ganador QF3 v Ganador QF4 (21:00) SAB 02.02.2001 (Pasadena): FINAL: Ganador SF1 v Ganador SF2 (12:00) (todos tiempos locales) 10.12.01 - Arbitos y asistentes seleccionados para FC Copa Oro 2002 30.11.01 - Boletos para Copa Oro salen a la venta en Miami y Los Angeles 29.11.01 - 'Equipo' de patrocinadores de la Copa Oro 2002 esta listo 16.11.01 - Familiaridad primera reaccion después anuncio de sorteo de la Copa Oro 15.11.01 - MEXICO: Gol tardío de Raúl destruye esperanzas de los Tricolores 14.11.01 - CANADA: Cae ante Malta 2:1 en partido amistoso 13.11.01 - Los grupos han sido divididos y el calendario anunciado para la FC Copa Oro 2002 23.10.01 - EL SALVADOR: Equipo seleccionado para amistoso contra México 06.08.01 - REPECHAJE: Cuba califico para finales por minima diferencia 05.08.01 - REPECHAJE: Cuba tiene ventaja como anfritrion (Fuente CONCACAF.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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NOVEMBER

STEVE NASH LAUNCHES YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Vancouver, B.C November 2001 - Steve Nash of Victoria, B.C. and guard for the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks and the Canadian Olympic Men's Basketball team today announced his partnership with Basketball B.C. to sponsor a youth basketball program across British Columbia.

Formerly known as the Junior Grizzlies Basketball program, the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program is administered by Basketball B.C. and delivered to youth participants aged 6 to 15. There are over 8,000 young participants who enjoy learning in communities throughout B.C. led by trained volunteers and coaches. Youth discover competition, challenge, sportsmanship, core skill development and most of all fun playing in the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program

"This is where I learned the game of basketball," said Nash. "I wanted to say thank you. Steve Nash Youth Basketball is one way I can give back to the place that helped foster the development my skills. By participating in this program I hope to encourage many more kids to love the game of basketball."

"This is truly a tremendous gesture which will have a lasting impact on the sport of basketball in our province," said Basketball B.C. Executive Director, Mike Hind. "Steve has allowed our organization to continue to deliver quality basketball programs to youth."

Today's announcement is the first endeavor of Nash's charitable organization, The Steve Nash Foundation. The Steve Nash Foundation exists to provide funds and support to meaningful and integrated programs for children in pursuit of health and wellness, education and critical life skills.

"This is indicative of the type of person Steve Nash is, always looking to see how he can help other people.

He doesn't want attention for this, he just wants kids to have the same kind of opportunity the he had as a young athlete in Western Canada. I couldn't be more proud of him for his commitment on this project. His true greatness is not only in his basketball ability, but in his character and his commitment to others," said Nash's agent, Bill Duffy

Nash is also active in many programs for children in the Dallas area. At every Dallas home game Nash provides free tickets for youth in a seat section called Nash-ville. Nash donates $10,000 to local YMCA and other youth organizations to help them build basketball courts.

The 27-year-old also hosts free clinics for youth who cannot afford camp fees, visits local children's hospitals, provides scholarships and participates in the Mavericks programs Read to Succeed and Team Up educational programs.

For more information please contact: Michael Hind, Basketball BC 604-718-7772

Bill Sanders, BDA Sports 310-581-4509

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OCTOBER

MONTEREY, Calif. (October 12, 2001) – 2001 CART Toyota Atlantic Champion, Hoover Orsi (Hylton Motorsports/U.S. Print Swift) took his first step towards a season high sixth win during first round qualifying at the Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca. Orsi toured the 2.238-mile course in Monterey, California in 1:19.610 seconds (101.203 mph) to take the provisional pole for Saturday afternoon’s 30-lap, Atlantic season finale. “I was trying harder and harder and it was tough to get a space in the track to get some clear laps,” said Brazil’s Orsi. “I opened up a big gap with a couple of laps to go to try and have some fast laps and I was able to put a really good one together. I think we made some improvements, but we’re going to be talking about what we can do to go faster. This weekend is the first time my dad has come to America to watch me race so I hope I can do a good job and put on a good show for him.” Joey Hand (DSTP Motorsports/BG Products Swift), who is trying to overtake David Rutledge (Lynx Racing Swift) for second place in the Championship, was second quickest with a time of 1:19.741 seconds (101.037 mph). Hand nailed down the CART Toyota Atlantic Rookie of the Year title last week in Houston and now only trails Rutledge by 15-points heading into tomorrow’s 3:15 p.m. PST race. Rutledge was fourth quickest with a time of 1:20.069 seconds (100.623 mph). “The car just came to life hard,” said California native, Joey Hand. “I got a clear run in clean air and put down a flyer, but a fast lap in the middle of the session just isn’t going to hang on in this series. We came in to make a small change, but it didn’t work in our favor. We’ll be back tomorrow and give it another shot.” This morning’s fastest practice time was turned in by Rocky Moran Jr. (Cobb Racing Swift), but Moran Jr. dropped to third in qualifying this afternoon with a time of 1:19.997 seconds (100.714 mph), over three tenths slower than his time earlier today. “It was all right,” said Moran, another home state driver. “I had a lot of traffic, so I didn’t get many clean laps. I really wanted the provisional pole and I’m going to try and go for it tomorrow morning. The car is good and I think we have a good shot at it. I love Laguna. It’s my hometown track and I’ve got all my friends and family here so I want to do a good job and stick it on the pole tomorrow. So hopefully, we’ll get good conditions in the morning.” Tony Ave (P-1 Racing Miller Genuine Draft Swift) rounded out the top five with a time of 1:20.102 seconds (100.582 mph). The 30-minute session ran the full time under green flag conditions. The CART Toyota Atlantic Championship will return to track on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. PST for their final qualifying session of the year. Orsi and the rest of the 2001 field will try and break Alex Barron’s 1997 track qualifying record of 1:18.755 seconds (102.302 mph). Race Video Highlights CART Toyota Atlantic highlights from the Honda Grand Prix of Monterey Featuring the Shell 300, Saturday, October 13, 2001 will be included in the following VNR (Video News Release): 2:00-2:30 p.m. EST, Sunday, October 14th, 2001 Galaxy 11 K14 Transponder Downlink Frequency 11980, Audio 6.2/6.8 (Vertical Polarization) ** The Toyota Atlantic segment is approximately ½ way into the VNR. For full results and statistics, go to http://www.toyotaatlantic.com The CART Toyota Atlantic Championship is one of the world's premier open-wheel development series and a key rung on CART's "ladder system". It is also noted for its long history of graduating its stars into CART competition. Among the drivers who have graduated from the Atlantic Series are CART Champ Car stars Michael Andretti, Jimmy Vasser, Alex Barron, Memo Gidley, Patrick Carpentier, Alex Tagliani as well as former series champions Bobby Rahal, Danny Sullivan and Jacques Villeneuve. MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) - Friday's provisional qualifying results for Saturday's CART Toyota Atlantic Championship race at the Mazda Raceway Raceway at Laguna Seca in Monterey, California.

1. (9) Hoover Orsi, 79.610, 101.203 mph.

2. (27) Joey Hand, 79.741, 101.037 mph.

3. (56) Rocky Moran Jr, 79.997, 100.714 mph.

4. (19) David Rutledge, 80.069, 100.623 mph.

5. (20) Tony Ave, 80.102, 100.582 mph.

6. (31) Jonathan Macri, 80.337, 100.288 mph.

7. (5) Martin Basso, 80.409, 100.198 mph.

8. (11) Rodolfo Lavin, 80.461, 100.133 mph.

9. (32) Jason LaPoint, 80.676, 99.866 mph.

10. (14) Grant Ryley, 80.877, 99.618 mph.

11. (3) Scott Jenkins, 81.085, 99.362 mph.

12. (21) Kasey Kahne, 81.295, 99.106 mph.

13. (7) Case Montgomery, 81.373, 99.011 mph.

14. (16) Stephan C Roy, 81.953, 98.310 mph.

15. (33) Billy Asaro, 82.565, 97.581 mph.

16. (6) Frank Dancs, 83.234, 96.797 mph.

17. (12) Ross Fonferko, 83.374, 96.634 mph.

18. (15) Mike Miller, 83.589, 96.386 mph.

19. (71) Bakir Bagovic, 84.309, 95.563 mph.

20. (18) Bob Siska, 86.296, 93.362 mph.

21. (23) DeWayne Cassel, 88.567, 90.968 mph.

(Brian Tate CART Toyota Atlantic Championship)

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SEPTEMBER

San Diego Flash 2 Vancouver Whitecaps 0

Wednesday, September 26, 2001 Douglas Stadium, San Diego, CA (attendance: N/A)

The Whitecaps suffered a 2-0 loss in their opening game of the A-League playoffs in San Diego on Wednesday night. The two-game total-goal series now heads back to Vancouver for a match Saturday, September 29, in which the Whitecaps need to win by at least two goals or be eliminated.

After a three-week layoff, the Whitecaps came out flat against a hard-working San Diego side that hasn't lost at home since June 7.

Vancouver managed to hold the game scoreless for over an hour, but repeated defensive mistakes finally proved costly as Mexican forward Hugo Alcaraz capitalised on a give-away to chip Vancouver goalkeeper Lars Hirschfeld.

A 1-0 loss wouldn't have been too bad from a Vancouver perspective, but with six minutes remaining, a turnover in midfield allowed speedy Cameroon striker Emmanuel Ayim to break in all alone to make it 2-0.

Rookie goalkeeper Matt Hall got the shutout for San Diego.

The Caps now have their work cut out for them in Saturday's return leg.

A Vancouver win by three or more goals would give the Whitecaps the series win and send them to the A-League semi-finals.

A Vancouver win by two goals would tie the total-goal series, and force 30 minutes of sudden-death overtime, and if necessary, a penalty kick tie-breaker.

A Vancouver win by only one goal, or a tie or a loss, would put San Diego through and end Vancouver's season.

The Whitecaps will be hoping for a repeat of their last home game against San Diego, a 3-0 win on July 22.

The Flash on the other hand will be looking to repeat their first round success when they tied 2-2 in Atlanta after winning game one at home 2-0 to take that series 4-2.

San Diego are the hottest team in the A-League with eight wins and a tie in their last nine games.

Saturday's game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Swangard Stadium, with tickets available from Ticketmaster at 604-280-4400.

The winner of the series advances to play the winner of the Hershey Wildcats vs Portland Timbers series which opens Thrursday in Portland and concludes Saturday.

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The American Memorial-Round 16 of the CART FedEx Championship

Race Report

Saturday, September 15, 2001

EuroSpeedway, Lausitz, Germany 2.023-mile tri-oval Herdez Bettenhausen #16 Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Firestone Start: 21st Finish: 17th

A huge crowd of 87,689 fans from all over Europe witnessed the inaugural American Memorial race at EuroSpeedway, near Klettwitz, Germany today.

The race was renamed yesterday (from the German 500) in honor of the victims of Tuesday’s tragedy in the United States.

All cars in the race carried a special red, white, and blue ribbon decal with the words “September 11, 2001” and a number of the pre-race ceremonies honored those lost.

Out of respect to those victims, the domestic television broadcast of this race has been delayed and will be aired on ESPN Monday, September 17th at 1pm ET. An incident on lap 140 involving drivers Alex Tagliani and Alex Zanardi meant that the race was concluded under yellow-flag (caution) conditions.

Herdez Bettenhausen driver Michel Jourdain, Jr. battled a problem with the pop-off valve for the entire length of the race and finished two laps down on the leaders in 17th position.

Quotes Michel Jourdain, Jr. “It was not a very good day for us. We had a problem with the pop-off valve which meant that we were down on boost to the engine. The car was very, very good, especially at the beginning of the race. But with low power it was very easy for other drivers to pass me.

“Overall, I’m very happy with this wing package for this type of track. The EuroSpeedway is a beautiful facility. There isn’t really a second line around here so there didn’t seem to be a lot of passing except on the restarts.

But the wing package really cut down on the turbulence that we have experienced at other big oval tracks this year.”

What’s on tap The CART FedEx Championship Series continues its European travels, moving to the Corby area of England next Saturday for the Rockingham 500 at the newly built Rockingham Speedway.

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Michael Schumacher se paseó en Bélgica

El anticipadamente coronado campeón del mundo Michael Schumacher consiguió en un caótico Gran Premio de Bélgica su octava victoria de la temporada y la número 52 de su carrera, un éxito que rompe su empate a triunfos con el francés Alain Prost y que le deja como el piloto con más primeros puestos en carrera de todos los tiempos en el Gran Circo.

El alemán dominó en todo momento una carrera plagada de incidentes en el que se destacó el espectacular accidente que sufrió el brasileño de Prost Luciano Burti, quien según las primeras informaciones médicas no tiene ninguna lesión grave aunque tras su brutal impacto contra el muro de neumáticos se llegó, incluso, a temer por su vida.

Detrás del campeón de Ferrari entró David Coulthard, mientras que un espléndido Giancarlo Fisichella completó el podio. El resto de los puntos fueron para Mika Hakkinen, Rubens Barrichello y Jean Alesi. El colombiano Juan Pablo Montoya tuvo que abandonar por rompimiento del motor.

La primera sorpresa que deparó esta carrera la protagonizó el alemán Heinz-Harald Frentzen.

Después de conseguir una gran cuarta plaza en la calificación en su segunda carrera con Prost, el piloto abortó la salida segundos antes de que el semáforo se pusiera en verde porque caló su monoplaza, por lo que tuvo que salir desde el último lugar.

Cuando se iba a iniciar la segunda vuelta de reconocimiento, el que se quedó parado fue el autor de la pole, Juan Pablo Montoya, quien también tuvo que comenzar desde atrás.

Cuando por fin se produjo la salida, todos los pilotos lo hicieron sin problemas.

Michael no tardó en pasar a su hermano en la primera vuelta y se puso en cabeza, un puesto que ya no dejaría hasta el final. Pero la prueba iba a ser escenario de un brutal accidente que obligó a la organización a detenerla.

En su duelo por una plaza, el norirlandés de Jaguar Eddie Irvine y el brasileño Luciano Burti se tocaron en la curva Blanchimont, la más rápida de este trazado de Spa- Francorchamps, y los dos se estrellaron contra el muro de neumáticos. Irvine salió rápidamente de su habitáculo consciente de la gravedad del impacto de Burti, quien quedó completamente sepultado bajo las ruedas después de chocar frontalmente contra las protecciones. La falta de noticias sobre su estado hizo pensar a más de uno lo peor, aunque afortunadamente el parte médico del hospital de Lieja al que fue trasladado reveló que el piloto no sufría ninguna lesión importante.

Este accidente hizo que el safety car saliera a la pista durante unos momentos, pero la organización decidió detenerla y dar una nueva salida con 36 vueltas por completar.

Antes de la nueva vuelta de formación, el Williams de Ralf curiosamente quedó bloqueado sobre los gatos y al igual que Frentzen y Montoya, se fue al final de la parrilla. Cuando por fin se inició la carrera, Giancarlo Fisichella salió como una exhalación y se colocó segundo, lo que finalmente le valió su tercer puesto en el podio.

En la primera curva, el alemán Nick Heidfeld llegó muy pasado de frenada e impactó contra el Jaguar de Pedro de la Rosa y éste, a su vez, con el Williams de Montoya.

El de Sauber no pudo continuar en carrera, mientras que el español tuvo que retirarse una vuelta más tarde, al igual que el colombiano. También dejó la prueba en esta primera vuelta Fernando Alonso quien se vio obligado a salir con el coche reserva después de sufrir un fuerte golpe en el warm-up.

A partir de ahí, la carrera sólo tuvo un dueño y la emoción estaba en saber quién sumaría el resto de los puntos. Barrichello comenzó tercero y su acoso a Fisichella se terminó cuando el piloto de Ferrari arriesgó demasiado en la chicane Bus Stop y perdió su alerón delantero.

Entonces, Coulthard pasó al ataque del italiano, quien se defendía con uñas y dientes. El escocés, después de sus paradas en boxes, no pudo con él, por lo que tuvo que batirle en la pista y, en una gran apurada de frenada en Les Combes, se colocó segundo. Su compañero Hakkinen rodó toda la prueba en tierra de nadie y terminó cuarto.

Barrichello, quien protagonizó también un bonito duelo con Jean Alesi, se aprovechó de la rotura de motor de Jarno Trulli para acabar quinto, mientras que el francés de Jordan, tras mantener otra dura lucha con Ralf Schumacher, pudo finalizar sexto y llevarse el último punto en juego.

Sólo trece coches acabaron este Gran Premio de Bélgica. Además de los anteriores, Jacques Villeneuve fue octavo, seguido de Frentzen, Jos Verstappen, Olivier Panis, Enrique Bernoldi y Tarso Marques, quien con toda seguridad disputó hoy su última carrera para Minardi ya que será sustituido por el malayo Alex Yoong.

Se derrumbó la estantería de Williams

El Gran premio de Bélgica, decimocuarta prueba puntuable del Campeonato Mundial de Fórmula Uno, nos ha enseñado cómo en fracción de segundos se pasa del protagonismo al anonimato.

Juan Pablo Montoya y Ralf Schumacher, ambos pilotos de la escudería Williams BMW, fueron los amos en las sesiones de clasificaciones e irónicamente, tuvieron que probar la suerte de partir desde el último lugar la carrera.

Juan Pablo Montoya, autor de la pole position, calaba el motor de su BMW Williams en el comienzo de la segunda vuelta de reconocimiento, por lo que el colombiano era enviado al final de la parrilla.

En la segunda salida, tras el accidente de Burti, el colombiano se veía forzado a la retirada por un fallo de motor. El colombiano comentó que...

“Estoy realmente preocupado por lo que le ha ocurrido a Luciano y espero que esté bien. En la primera salida se me ha calado el coche al apretar el embrague.

En la segunda he salido como un cohete hasta que De La Rosa ha sido golpeado por Heidfeld, y éste me ha golpeado a mí. Después, el motor se ha parado".

Por su parte el alemán Ralf Schumacher terminaba en la séptima plaza después de ser incapaz de pasar al Jordan de Alesi. El corredor ha dicho que...

“Ha sido una carrera complicada y con cada juego de neumáticos he sufrido subviraje al principio y sobreviraje al final. El coche era muy lento y, además, he cometido errores”. Patrick Head también se expresó...

“Hemos cometido hoy algunos errores graves, con los ajustes del coche y con problemas ocurridos en la parrilla.

Está bastante claro que todavía tenemos mucho que aprender”.

El equipo estará ocupado probando para el G. P. de Italia, con Juan Pablo Montoya y Marc Gené, en el Circuito de Magny-Cours, Francia, a partir del 5 de septiembre y durante tres días.

Conferencia de Prensa Post GP de Bélgica

En la conferencia de prensa posterior a la carrera estaban presentes los tres pilotos que han subido al podio: Michael Schumacher, David Coulthard y Giancarlo Fisichella.

El vencedor, Michael Schumacher ha dicho que... “Los problemas de Williams ciertamente nos han ayudado, porque no estoy seguro de si hubiera podido batir a mi hermano en la salida.

He tenido un error en la vuelta 15ª, cuando he perdido concentración; he salido abierto y casi toco la barrera. Spa es uno de los circuitos que más valoran los pilotos, por lo que siempre es especial ganar aquí.

No tengo más que buenos recuerdos de este trazado después de diez años corriendo aquí. Ahora nos iremos a Monza donde celebraremos los éxitos de la escudería”.

Dicen que está desmotivado y bajo de forma. Pero David Coulthard ha demostrado que no hay porque enterrarle antes de tiempo y ha conseguido un segundo puesto que desde hace tiempo era propiedad de su principal rival.

David ha dicho al respecto que... “Estoy muy satisfecho con mi resultado, sobre todo teniendo en cuenta la posición que tenía en la parrilla. Por suerte, Spa es un circuito donde se puede adelantar.

El equipo me ha dejado un buen coche, pero estoy impresionado por la velocidad de Fisichella. Ha sido muy rápido en puntos muy estratégicos, como La Source y Stavelot y ha sido difícil adelantarle”.

La última vez que se pudo ver a Giancarlo Fisichella en la conferencia de prensa de después de una carrera fue en el G. P. de Canadá de 2000. El italiano ha dicho que...

“Es un súper-resultado. Nuestra nueva aerodinámica ha mejorado la competitividad del coche. Ahora es más fácil de pilotar, más fácil de ajustar y cada vez tiene más adherencia.

Esperamos una nueva evolución del motor para Monza, lo que nos permitirá obtener mejores resultados.

He decidido no cambiar los neumáticos delanteros en las entradas a boxes porque el coche estaba muy bien equilibrado. Ha sido una buena decisión. He realizado dos formidables salidas y estoy verdaderamente contento con nuestros resultados”.

Schumacher... el hombre de los records

Michael Schumacher ha conseguido esta tarde la victoria nº 52 de su carrera en el G. P. de Bélgica. Este triunfo le pone por delante de Alain Prost como el piloto que más victorias ha conseguido en la historia de la F1. A continuación recordamos su historial.

Nacido: 3 de enero, 1969, en Huerth-Hermuelheim, Alemania Lugar de residencia: Switzerland Equipo Ferrari: (1996 - actualidad) Debut en F1: 1991 G. P. de Bélgica (se calificó séptimo)

Carreras: 159

Pole Positions: 41 (segundo de todos los tiempos por detrás de Ayrton Senna (65)

Victorias: 52 (supera a Alain Prost (51)

Campeonatos del Mundo de Pilotos: 4 (1994, 1995, 2000 y 2001 empatado en el segundo lugar con Prost y sólo uno por detrás de Juan Manuel Fangio con 5)

Hitos de su carrera

1973: Primera carrera kart

1987: Campeón europeo de Go-Kart

1988: Campeón alemán de Fórmula Konig

1990: Campeón alemán de F3

Agosto 1991: Debut en F1 con Jordan en el G.P. de Bélgica (posteriormente firmaría con Benetton)

30 Agosto, 1992: Primera victoria en F1 en el G. P. de Bélgica

1994: Campeón del Mundo (ocho victorias, 92 puntos) con Benetton- Ford

1995: Campeón del Mundo (nueve victorias, 102 puntos) con Benetton- Renault

Agosto 1995: Ficha por Ferrari como el piloto mejor pagado del mundo con 25 millones de dólares por temporada

1996: Termina su primer año con Ferrari en tercer lugar (tres victorias, 59 puntos)

1997: Es descalificado del campeonato en la última carrera de la temporada después de una colisión con Jacques Villeneuve en el G. P. de Europa. Fue segundo en puntos

1998: Segundo en el campeonato (seis victorias, 86 puntos) tras Mika Hakkinen

1999: Pierde la mitad de la temporada por una pierna rota en el G. P. de Inglaterra en julio. Termina quinto en el campeonato (dos victorias, 44 puntos)

2000: Campeón del mundo (nueve victorias, 108 puntos) ayuda a Ferrari a conseguir el Campeonato del Mundo por segunda vez

2001: Prolonga su contrato con Ferrari hasta 2004. Su victoria en el G. P. de Hungría, hace dos semanas le da su cuarto título mundial, el segundo piloto que menos ha tardado en conseguirlo en la historia de la F1.

Fuente(Federación Colombiana de Automovilismo Deportivo Oficina de Prensa y Comunicaciones)

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ROBERTO MORENO - #20 VISTEONIPATRICK RACING TOYOTA REYNARD MOLSON INDY VANCOUVER - TEMPORARY STREET CIRCUIT ROUND 15 - 2001 FEDEX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

VANCOUVER, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 2, 2001

This is Roberto Moreno's first victory of the 2001 Fed Ex Championship Series

season. It is his second CART career victory and second on a road/street circuit. Moreno's first CART victory came at Cleveland in 2000.

CART CAREER VICTORIES: Cleveland - 2000 Vancouver - 2001

This is Moreno's first victory and second top-ten finish in five races at Vancouver. His best previous finish was 10th, last year.

CART PERFORMANCE HISTORY AT VANCOUVER: YEAR S F 1996 26 27 1997 20 15 1999 6 15 2000 10 10 2001 7 1

Moreno has placed in the points in 11 of the 14 races including eight of the last nine and ten of the last 13. He has six top-top finishes, three podium appearances and one win. Moreno has finished in the points in eight of the nine road/street events this year with five top- 10 showings including three podium performances and a win. He has finished in the points in five of the six street races with three top-10 placements, two podiums and one win (other podium, third at Detroit). Moreno is in the standings with 74 points. He has completed 13 of the 14 races, the most of any driver.

Photo by Julio Cesar Lara MYL.

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Breakthrough for Hand Orsi Fined Championship Points, but Clinches Championship

VANCOUVER, BC., (September 2, 2001) - Joey Hand (DSTP Motorsports/BG Products) gave the 2000 Championship DSTP team its first win of the season at the Molson Indy Vancouver. Hand grabbed the lead from Hoover Orsi (Hylton Motorsports/U.S. Print Swift) on the 17th lap of the race and held on to the 1.25 second win over Vancouver's Michael Valiante (Lynx Racing/Italian Motors/Copart Auto Auctions Swift).

The win was the first of the season for Joey Hand, and also the first for a CART Toyota Atlantic Championship rookie this season. The veterans of the series; Orsi, Rutledge, and Tony Ave (P-1 Racing/Miller Genuine Draft Swift) have occupied victory lane during the first nice races of the season.

The victory allowed Hand to move out to a 22-point lead in the Rookie of the Year Championship over Jonathan Macri (P-1 Racing/NTN Bearings Swift) who dropped out of the race early with a mechanical problem.

"I'm here to win," said American, Joey Hand. "Every race we come here to win. My team, with Buddy Rice last year was dominant, so I feel this team puts me in a winning race car every time.

We don't not finish because of mechanicals, so I felt I owed it to them to get a win. If we go for wins, the Rookie of the Year is going to come on its own. Also, going into next year, we want to build some momentum.

It looks like I'm going to stay with DSTP and that is a blessing for me. Hopefully, this momentum will keep going through the next two races and into next year." Hand continued on the race winning pass on Orsi. "I knew Hoover (Orsi) wasn't going to be too forceful in holding me up.

He knew I was little more desperate than he was in looking for a win. He kind of let me out brake him and tucked in behind me, which is what I would have done if I was racing for a Championship. My car was really good on its own and once I got by, the car was really, really fast."

Hand was not the only winner on Sunday. Orsi captured the 2001 CART Toyota Atlantic Championship, but not after losing all of his Championship points earned with his third place finish. David Rutledge (Lynx Racing Swift) dropped to a ninth place showing after he and Orsi made contact on the 22nd tour around the 1.781-mile Vancouver street circuit.

The damage to Rutledge's Swift caused him to pit for repairs and subsequently, a loss of a lap to the lead lap cars. The contact took place when Orsi was pushed high on the exit of turn 6 by Valiante's inside pass. Rutledge tried to follow Valiante through, but Orsi moved over and touched the left front of Rutledge's Swift with his right rear tire.

"I was on the outside line and Michael (Valiante) dived inside and pushed me really wide," said Orsi on the incident with Rutledge. "I like to be lower to stay away from the tires, but he pushed me up to the tire wall. I was coming out of the corner onto the straight and David (Rutledge) was trying to pass me and we touched a little bit."

"Michael (Valiante) made a run on Orsi into the corner and I was watching because as in the case with most passes, the momentum is lost by both cars and there could be an opportunity to pass, said Rutledge on the contact. "So I positioned myself to do so and coming out of the corner, I was determined to go for the inside line and it was a line I was committed to.

Orsi exited the corner and from my point of view, seemed to come directly across in front of me. At that point, I backed out as quickly as possible and he just kept coming over and there was nowhere for me to go." Rutledge continued. "These things even happen in Formula One. It's not a way that anybody should win a Championship, but it's something that occurs and I can learn from this. If I'm in a similar position again as we were today, the outcome might be different."

After the Series Chief Steward, K.C. Van Niman, and Stewards, Cliff Dawson and John Bornholdt, reviewed video tapes of the incident and the ruling was made to fine Orsi the 14 points he earned with his third place finish.

The Stewards found that rule paragraph 8.13 per the 2001 CART Toyota Atlantic Championship Rulebook had been violated by the driver of car #9. Therefore, the Stewards decided a penalty of loss of all points from the race, but not the bonus point for the pole position. Other rewards and finishing position results are to stand as provisionally posted.

Rule 8.13 of the CART Toyota Atlantic Rulebook reads as follows: Unjustifiable Risk - Any action that represents an unjustifiable risk or reckless endangerment, in the opinion of the stewards, will result in the assessment of penalty(ies) pursuant to Chapter 10 of this Rule Book. Decisions by the stewards and penalties assessed for unsafe acts are not subject to protest or appeal.

The ruling leaves Hoover Orsi with 157 points, 44 ahead of David Rutledge who stands with 113 points in the Championship. Orsi, however, has still clinched the Championship with the 44-point lead with two races remaining on the schedule.

Given the scenario of Rutledge taking all 22 points available in each of the remaining two races, and Orsi not scoring any points, Orsi would still be Champion based on the tie-breaker procedure of "Best Finishing Position(s)". Each driver would have five wins which would then go to second place finishes. Orsi would win the tie-breaker with three second place finishes compared to zero for Rutledge.

Orsi becomes the first Brazilian Champion in the CART Toyota Atlantic Championship and seems destined to join a talented Brazilian driver core in the FedEx Championship Series. Orsi repeated a pattern set by the 2000 Champion, Buddy Rice of finishing on podium in nine out of this season's ten races or in every race he has finished. Orsi exited early in the Montreal event with a broken gearbox. Even though he did not win the race, Orsi collected his fourth consecutive $1000 "Toyota Pole" Award in the weekend's qualifying.

A relieved Orsi commented on his Championship. "I'm feeling great. I also have to say thanks to my team. All the races we have finished, we have been on the podium, so it shows how strong this team is. Without them, I would not be here. I'm really proud to have won the Atlantic Championship and I'm sure it will help a lot for my career in the future."

Valiante's runner-up finish was his second of the season, placing second behind Rutledge in Montreal. Valiante moved up to seventh in points despite only running half of the season's first ten races and is still mathematically alive in the Rookie of the Year points standing 27 points behind Hand. Valiante has finished no worse than sixth this year.

"The team has always given me a good car at the races I have run and it's been great," said hometown driver, Valiante. "So I really have to thank Lynx Racing for this. It's been a great season. The main focus for me and Lynx was to get good results at the races and we have accomplished that."

Despite the tough race for Rutledge, he stormed back to win the $1000 WorldCom "Fast Pace" Award just two laps shy of the finish. All this was accomplished with a car that still had some damage to it. "It took me a little while to figure out how to maneuver the car with the steering wheel kinked almost at a 45 degree angle, but once I mastered that it was good," said Rutledge.

"I was determined to show that nothing can hold me up." Rutledge will now have to concentrate on the charging Martin Basso (Michael Shank Racing/3b Engine Valves Swift) who finished fourth today. Basso closed the gap on Rutledge today from 22 points down to 14 points with two races remaining. Basso is still the only driver to complete every lap turned this season.

The race was yellow flagged for three laps when Stephan C. Roy (P-1 Racing/Playstation 2/Momo/Seanix Swift) spun and made contact with the tire wall in turn 12 on lap 17. Roy was uninjured in the incident, but was forced to retire from the race due to the damage to his Swift.

ESPN2 and ESPN International will broadcast Sunday's Round 10 race from Vancouver on Sunday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. ET, and Saturday, September 8, at 4:00 p.m. ET respectively, while Atlantic fans in Canada can watch the race on CTV SportsNet on dates to be announced shortly. ESPN2 will replay the race on Friday, September 21, at 5:30 a.m. ET.

Race Video Highlights

CART Toyota Atlantic highlights from the Molson Indy Vancouver, Sunday, September 02, 2001 will be included in the following VNR (Video News Release):

8:30-9:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 2nd, 2001 Galaxy 3R KU18 Transponder Downlink Frequency 12050, Audio 6.2/6.8 (Horizontal Polarization)

** The Toyota Atlantic segment is approximately ½ way into the VNR.

For full results and statistics, go to www.toyotaatlantic.com

The CART Toyota Atlantic Championship is one of the world's premier open-wheel development series and a key rung on CART's "ladder system". It is also noted for its long history of graduating its stars into CART competition. Among the drivers who have graduated from the Atlantic Series are CART Champ Car stars Michael Andretti, Jimmy Vasser, Alex Barron, Memo Gidley, Patrick Carpentier, Alex Tagliani as well as former series champions Bobby Rahal, Danny Sullivan and Jacques Villeneuve.

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AUGUST

El Paso Patriots 2 Vancouver Whitecaps 3

Friday, August 17, 2001 Socorro Stadium, El Paso, TX (attendance: 1,930)

The Whitecaps picked up their sixth win in a row and 10th of their last 11 in a wild 3-2 win in the heat of El Paso Friday night. Midfielder Steve Kindel netted two goals and an assist in a chippy contest that saw three players red carded. Kindel is on a six-game point streak with six goals, four assists, and three game-winners in that time.

Vancouver came out strong, jumping to a 2-0 lead in the first 27 minutes, but the complexion of the game changed after Vancouver's top scorer, Jason Jordan, was ejected in the 37th minute for hauling down an opponent, ending Jordan's five-game goal streak. The Caps took a 3-0 lead when Kindel scored his second to make it 3-0 in the 58th minute, but then Vancouver's Dave Morris was sent off for a reckless two-footed challenge in the 59th, just six minutes after entering the game.

With Vancouver two-men down, the Patriots launched a come-back bid, pulling a goal back before the referee evened things up a bit by sending off El Paso's Salvador Mercado in the 65th. The ref was front and centre again in minute 79 when he awarded the Patriots a penalty kick which was converted, resulting in a tense closing 11 minutes for Vancouver. Vancouver out-shot El Paso 7 to 4 in the first half, but were out-shot 12-2 in the second when playing short-handed.

The game marked the 100th in Oliver Heald's Vancouver career. Vancouver improves to 13W-5L-1T for 60 points and are now six up on second place Milwaukee Rampage in the West. Milwaukee won 2-1 away to the Long Island Roughriders and play away to the Connecticut Wolves on Saturday.

Vancouver now goes to San Diego to play the Flash at 7:35 p.m. PDT on Saturday in a game that is broadcast live on The TEAM 1040 Vancouver.

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Vancouver-B.C.

Ronald Cerritos de 26 años Quien a jugado por encima de 40 veces para el equipo nacional de El Salvador y a hora Jugando para el equipo de San Jose Earthquakes.

Cerritos uno de los goleadores principales de este equipo de nuevo este año con 9 metas Y 6 pases y se encuentra en el quinto lugar en la liga MLS.

El martes la comunidad Salvadoreña de Vancouver se dio cita en el estadio Swangard Para ver jugar al veloz de Cerritos.

Vancouver Whitecaps 1 San Jose Earthquakes 3 The Vancouver Cup Tuesday, August 14, 2001 Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, BC (attendance: 6,372)

(por Julio Cesar Lara.MYL)

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Vancouver Whitecaps 1 San Jose Earthquakes 3

The Vancouver Cup Tuesday, August 14, 2001 Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, BC (attendance: 6,372)

Vancouver took on one of the hottest teams in Major League Soccer, and for the first 45 minutes were more than a match for the visitors.

But in the second half, San Jose inserted 19-year-old California phenom Landon Donovan, and the rising star of US soccer took the game to a new level, leading the Earthquakes to the inaugural Vancouver Cup with two goals and an Ironically, Donovan has local roots, as his father Tim is from Victoria, B.C.

Most of the near sell-out crowd were there to see the return of Whitecaps legend Peter Beardsley, and the former England star barely put a boot wrong while playing the full 90 minutes.

However it was Vancouver striker Jason Jordan who stole the show, terrorising the San Jose defence in the first half with a flurry of chances including one shot that glanced off the far post.

Vancouver's defence, already missing the injured Geordie Lyall, started to lose its shape when Steve McCauley limped off in the first half. All three of San Jose's goals were the result of defensive errors.

Vancouver returns to A-League action with back-to-back road games, Friday, August 17 in El Paso and Saturday, August 18 in San Diego.

The San Diego game will be broadcast live on The TEAM 1040 Vancouver radio, with kick-off scheduled for 7:35 p.m.

The Caps return home Friday, August 24, to face the second best team in the A-League, the 13-6-1 Charleston Battery.

Whitecaps Line-Up: G: Steve London D: Kevin Holness, Chris Franks (Dave Morris 60'), Steve McCauley (Charles Gbeke 24'), Jeff Skinner M: John Sulentic (Tiarnan King 45'), Oliver Heald, Rick Titus (Terry St Louis 76'), Steve Kindel (Alfredo Valente 45') F: Peter Beardsley, Jason Jordan (Darren Tilley 71')

Scoring Summary 51' S.J. Landon Donovan (Dario Brose) A cross from Brose on the right was sharply headed down and in by an unmarked Donovan from 6 yards.

58' S.J. Landon Donovan A poor backpass was picked off by Donovan who went in alone, rounded goalkeeper Steve London and rolled it in.

73' S.J. Junior Agogo (Landon Donovan) Titus was caught In possession by Ramiro Corrales and Donovan. Agogo broke in two-on-one with Donovan but did it all himself, firing past London.

88' Vanc Darren Tilley (Dave Morris) Morris in the box played it over to Tilley who first-timed it from 8 yards.

Team Shots Keepers Saves GA Vancouver 8 Steve London 6 3 San Jose 12 Jon Conway 4 1

(Photo by Julio Cesar Lara.MYL)

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JULY

Michigan para Carpentier

July 22 2001

El piloto canadiense Patrick Carpentier, se impuso hoy en las 500 Millas de Michigan, undécima válida de las Series Mundiales de Automovilismo FedEx Cart pactada a 500 millas en el superóvalo de Brookling, que luego de 20 años de hospedar la categoría, le dice adiós a la principal división de fórmulas de América.

Carpentier partió desde el puesto 21 y solamente cobró protagonismo en los últimos giros, cuando en un fenomenal ataque se puso en el comando y ayudado por su compañero de equipo, Alex Tagliani que venía con vuelta perdida marchando entre los hombres de punta, cruzó la línea de meta y ganó su primera competencia en la categoría, justo 8 días después de haber renovado por un año más su contrato con el equipo Players de Gerald Forsythe. Darío Franchitti fue segundo en un empate dramático en décimas, centésimas y milésimas de segundo con el mejicano Michel Jourdain Jr., quien logró su primer podium en la Cart.

Cristiano Da Matta fue cuarto y Bryan Herta quinto.

El brasileño Helio Castroneves fue sexto y se subió al tercer lugar de la clasificación general que ahora tiene en el segundo puesto a Darío Franchitti y en el comando al sueco Kenny Brack, piloto que partió hoy desde el pole position y que lamentablemente se vio involucrado en un enredón con su propio compañero de equipo, el italiano Max Papis. Pudo ser el uno-dos para los pilotos del Team Rahal. Las Series Mundiales de Automovilismo FedEx Cart continuarán el próximo domingo en el óvalo de Chicago.

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Vancouver Whitecaps 3 San Diego Flash FC 0

Sunday, July 22, 2001 Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, BC (attendance: 5,312)

The red-hot Whitecaps defeated the visiting San Diego Flash 3-0 to move into sole possession of first place in the Western Conference. Steve Kindel lead the way with a goal and an assist, with his winning goal coming only 33 seconds from the opening whistle. Terry St. Louis and Jason Jordan added the other markers, while Didar Sandhu picked up his sixth shutout of the season.

San Diego's Miguel Suazo hit the post in the 10th minute, while Vancouver's Darren Tilley hit the bar in the 4th on a 30 yard shot, while Rick Titus sent a header off the post in the 29th minute. Kindel's goal was the second fastest in team history (the record is 24 seconds, Martin Nash in a 2-1 win over the Colorado Foxes on August 23, 1995) and the fourth ever Vancouver goal to be scored in the opening minute. Another milestone was reached, as defender Jeff Skinner played his 100th career game for Vancouver.

This is also the first time Vancouver has been in alone first place in the conference since early in the 1997 season.

Vancouver improves to 9W-5L-1T, earning the maximum five points to give them 41 on the season. The Whitecaps now sit four points up on second place Portland Timbers who play their next five games on the road while Vancouver is two games into a five-game home stand. The Whitecaps have won six of their last seven. San Diego falls to 7-9-1 and 34 points, remaining fifth in the West.

Vancouver's next game is Sunday, July 29, when they host the A-League's top team, the Richmond Kickers. That game is part of a doubleheader with the Vancouver Breakers hosting the Fort Collins Force at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Whitecaps at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

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Vancouver Whitecaps 1 Montreal Impact 0

Sunday, July 8, 2001 Claude Robillard Stadium, Montreal, PQ (attendance: 2,593)

The Whitecaps concluded their two-game road trip in Montreal on Sunday, with a 1-0 win over the Impact. Midfielder Steve Kindel scored the game's only goal in the 55th minute of an evenly played game to give Vancouver their fourth win in a row. Recent scoring hero Chris Craveiro set up the goal and now has four goals and two assists in his last three games.

After Vancouver's goal, Montreal were reduced to ten men when forward Darko Kolic was red carded for unsportsman-like conduct. With Montreal pushing players forward, Vancouver had several good chances to extend their lead on the counter-attack, but failed to capitalise. Goalkeeper Didar Sandhu made six saves to record his fifth shutout of the season.

The victory ups Vancouver's record to 7W-4L-1T and 31 points, solidifying the Whitecaps' hold on fourth place in the tight Western Conference standings. Vancouver is one point behind third-place Portland Timbers and just four back of conference-leaders Milwaukee, although the Rampage play later today in Seattle and again on Monday in Portland. (For current A-League standings see the Stats section of http://www.whitecapssoccer.com ) Montreal meanwhile falls to 5-7-1 for 23 points, and remains in fourth place in the Northern Conference.

The Whitecaps now return home to prepare for difficult back-to-games next weekend. On Saturday, July 14, they are in Texas for a game against the El Paso Patriots. They then return to Vancouver to host the powerful Portland Timbers the very next day, Sunday, July 15, a 7:30 p.m. start at Swangard Stadium.

Whitecaps Line-Up: G: Didar Sandhu D: Geordie Lyall, Chris Franks, Steve McCauley M: Dave Morris (Alfredo Valente 71'), Rick Titus, Steve Kindel, Kevin Holness, Jeff Skinner (Oliver Heald 79') F: Jason Jordan (Darren Tilley 89'), Chris Craveiro (John Sulentic 85')

Scoring Summary 55' Vanc Steve Kindel (Chris Craveiro) Great work from Craveiro down the right as he beat defender Carl Fletcher and then sent in a good cross which Jason Jordan let run at the near post allowing Kindel to finish from six yards.

Team Shots Keepers Saves GA Montreal 20 Greg Sutton 4 1 Vancouver 15 Didar Sandhu 6 0

Alan Douglas, Soccer Information Vancouver Whitecaps and Breakers Soccer Clubs

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JUNE

WHITECAPS HOST MINNESOTA REMATCH ON FRIDAY

Vancouver looking to avenge last Saturday's 1-0 road loss as playoff rivals from last season square off again at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium

VANCOUVER (Wednesday, June 6, 2001) The Vancouver Whitecaps will be facing tough opposition this Friday as they host last year's Western Conference Champions, the Minnesota Thunder, in the return leg of the 1-0 loss in Minnesota on Saturday, June 2. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Swangard Stadium, with tickets available from Ticketmaster.

The Whitecaps will be looking to recapture some of the magic from the last time Minnesota was here, last season's playoffs in which Vancouver produced their best performance of the year to down the top-ranked Thunder 3-0.

Vancouver will be aiming to even their record at 3-3 on Friday so as to keep pace with the likes of Seattle, El Paso, and San Diego in the highly competitive Western Conference. Unfortunately, the Whitecaps will be without the services of the two midfielders injured in their last game in Milwaukee, Tiarnan King who suffered a broken thumb, and Steve Kindel who had a partially collapsed lung after being elbowed in the chest. King it is hoped will be able to return to the line-up shortly, while Kindel will be out for up to two weeks. Kindel has remained in Milwaukee awaiting medical clearance to travel, and is expected to return to Vancouver on Thursday.

Minnesota had the best record in the A-League last season, and the team reached the championship final each of the past three years. They've had problems this season however, and sit at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 1W-5L-1T record after losing their first four games on the road. Minnesota plays tonight in Portland against the Timbers before arriving in town on Thursday; that game is available on internet radio at www.oregonlive.com/live/timbers.

The Thunder lead the all-time series against Vancouver 5-2, though Vancouver is 2-1 at home.

Minnesota boasts an impressive array of talent, lead by several long-time Thunder veterans such as forwards Amos Magee and Gerard Lagos, along with several star import players, such as Liberian international striker John Menyongar, Swedish winger Morgan Zeba, Bulgarians Stoian Mladenov in midfield and Kalin Bankov on defence, and newly signed French midfielder Paul Nowak.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota Thunder Friday, June 8, 2001 7:30 p.m. Swangard Stadium

TWO PLAYERS RELEASED The Whitecaps also announced today that goalkeeper Hubert Busby Jr. and midfielder Chris Handsor have been released. Busby did not see any A-League action after posting a 1.50 GAA in three preseason games. Handsor played 8 minutes as a substitute in the game in Minnesota and also played in two preseason games.

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MAY-27

Castroneves a la malla de Indianápolis

El piloto brasileño Helio Castroneves se ha convertido en el octavo novato que logra la victoria en las míticas 500 Millas de Indianápolis, tras adelantar a su compañero de equipo Gil de Ferran por 1.7373 segundos al cumplimiento de la distancia de la prueba disputada el día de hoy. El norteamericano Michael Andretti fue tercero con una diferencia de 5,7359 con relación al vencedor. Este triunfo le permite a Roger Penske incrementar su envidiable récord de 11 triunfos en la Indy 500. Su última victoria venía de manos de Al Unser Jr. en 1994 y fue ese el último año en que Penske competiría allí ya que al año siguiente sus autos no lograrían un puesto en la grilla de 33 y luego se presentaría el divorcio entre la FedEx Cart y la Indy Racing League. Castroneves ha comentado que... “Este ha sido el resultado de un esfuerzo fantástico del equipo. Roger, muchas gracias. Estos hombres han trabajado muy duro. Estoy maravillado con lo que está pasando. Es increible. Estoy muy feliz de ganar”. Castroneves, oriundo de Sao Paulo Brasil, lideró 52 de los 200 giros a bordo de su Dallara – Oldsmobile – Firestone y tomó la punta por primera vez en el giro 149 cuando Tonny Stewart paró bajo bandera amarilla y nunca más desapareció de esa posición. La prueba fue detenida en el giro 155 debido a lluvia, lo que significó un retrazo de 16 minutos y 34 segundos. La lluvia también obligó a una neutralización entre los giros 107 y 118. De Ferran atacó por el liderato en la reactivación de la última de ocho neutralización, pero fue controlado muy bien por el inspirado Helio que no cedió. La prueba estuvo llena de dramatismo en los primeros giros, ya que en las primeras 18 vueltas de neutralizó tres veces. La primera amarilla vino por cuenta del pole sitter Scott Sharp, quien se estrelló en la curva 1. Luego fue Sarah Fisher, la única mujer en el asfalto, la que en la vuelta 8 perdió su auto y se eliminó así como a Scott Goodyear. En el giro 18, cuando se reactivaba la carrera, fue el turno para Sam Hornish Jr, piloto que se fue en trompo pero que salió limpio de él, luego de hacer que Al Unser Jr., se estrellara fuerte contra la pared. 14 veces se presentó cambio de líder y 8 pilotos tuvieron el privilegio de marchar en punta. Esta es la segunda vez consecutiva que un novato se impone en la Indy 500 ya que el año anterior, la victoria correspondió al colombiano Juan Pablo Montoya. La última vez que esto ocurrió fue entre el 27 y 28, años en que los novatos Frank Lockhart y George Souders ganaron respectivamente. Así mismo, es la primera desde 1997, que un equipo logra el uno-dos. Este año fue Castroneves-De Ferran y en aquel entonces fue Luyendyk-Goodyear. El campeonato Indy Racing League continuará su marcha el 9 de junio en el Texas Motorspeedway de Dallas.

(FUENTE)Federación Colombiana de Automovilismo Deportivo Oficina de Prensa y Comunicaciones

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PAUL DOLAN AND DAVE NORMAN TO CALL SHOTS FOR WHITECAPS SOCCER ON THE TEAM 1040 VANCOUVER

...Vancouver's newest radio format to carry Home Opener Saturday, May 19th, at 7:30 p.m,. following Blue Jays baseball, as part of Game of the Week USL A-League summer soccer package VANCOUVER (May 16th, 2001) - For the first time in 17 years, professional Whitecaps men's soccer takes to the airwaves in British Columbia this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. when The TEAM 1040 Vancouver carries the home opener of the 2001 USL North American A-League soccer season live from Burnaby's Swangard Stadium. The TEAM 1040 Vancouver, the first all-sports radio station in British Columbia, will broadcast the home opener as part of a Game of the Week USL A-League summer soccer package, Director of Operations John Rea of Vancouver announced Wednesday. Whitecaps soccer will make its debut Saturday with a strong line-up of local personalities calling the shots for BC soccer fans and listeners. Paul Dolan of Vancouver will handle the play by play while Dave Norman will do the colour commentary. Veteran Vancouver radio broadcaster Lee Powell will serve as host, handling the pre-kick off, halftime and post-game shows, while Craig Neilsen will provide on-field reports throughout the game. "We're very proud to have the rights to be part of BC sport history Saturday night when we help bring the heritage and tradition of Whitecaps soccer back to life from Swangard Stadium," said Rea. "We're also very excited to be presenting the game with such a solid cast of local broadcast personalities, all of them made in Vancouver." Rea noted that Dolan and Norman, both former members of the Vancouver 86ers, will be the drawing cards for local soccer fans while Powell and Neilsen will add to the major league feel The TEAM 1040 Vancouver is looking for in all of its programming. The station plans to broadcast all 13 home games and selected road games as part of its Game of the Week package. The station's all-sports radio format is fronted during the week by leading personalities such as Dan Russell, Bill Courage, Paul Carson and Jay Triano, all of Vancouver. Russell and Courage, two of the highest-profile names in BC radio throughout the 1990s, wake up sports fans as co-hosts of The Team 1040's hard-hitting morning show, weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Carson and Triano co-host the afternoon drive weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rea also underlined the commitment of The TEAM 1040 to local production talent by announcing that Eric Stansfield of Vancouver will serve as Producer of Whitecaps soccer. Stansfield's portfolio includes his work as Producer of Global TV's Sports Page and his work with the BC Lions and Vancouver Canadians. The broadcasts will typically get underway at 7:20 p.m. with Inside the Game with Bobby Lenarduzzi, a pre-kick off segment featuring Powell and the General Manager of the Whitecaps, one of the most recognizable names in Canadian soccer. Lenarduzzi was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame two weeks ago in Toronto. Dolan and Norman will provide the game coverage, assisted by Powell and Neilsen. The post-game show will include The Coach's Show with Dale Mitchell, Head Coach of the Whitecaps. "To have hands-on play by play and game commentary from names like Dolan and Norman is something that we're very excited about," said Rea. "We expect that many fans will bring their radios to Swangard to hear Whitecaps soccer on The TEAM 1040." Dolan is best known as the former goalkeeper for Canada's national men's soccer team. He made a total of 52 appearances for Canada from 1984 to 1997 and played at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico where he set the record as the youngest goalkeeper ever to play in the World Cup. Dolan also played 10 seasons for the Vancouver 86ers, and owns or shares most of the 86ers goalkeeping records. Norman is also a former veteran player with Canada's national men's soccer team, having made 51 appearances in midfield from 1983 to 1994. He played every minute of Canada's three games at the 1986 World Cup. In addition, he starred for four seasons with the Vancouver Whitecaps of the North American Soccer League and six seasons with the Vancouver 86ers as part of a seventeen year professional career. Powell is one of the most recognizable voices in BC broadcasting. A former stalwart at CKNW, Powell has covered virtually every major sport, including professional soccer, and has hosted NHL hockey with the Vancouver Canucks, NBA basketball with the Vancouver Grizzlies and CFL football with the BC Lions. He anchors the morning news updates - Zone Sport coverage - for Russell and Courage weekday mornings on The TEAM 1040. Neilsen comes to The TEAM 1040 from CKWX News 1130, where he was one of the top sports reporters in Vancouver. In addition to his duties as on-field reporter for Whitecaps soccer, Neilsen is The TEAM 1040's daily beat reporter, bringing to the station breaking sports news and live reports from throughout the city and the province. Whitecaps soccer joins the live game coverage line-up on The TEAM 1040 Vancouver, which also feature play-by-play of two of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball, the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays. Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth call the Blue Jays on the TEAM while Dave Niehaus and Rick Rizzs do the honours for the Mariners, who currently have the best record in baseball under General Manager Pat Gillick and Manager Lou Piniella. -- CONTACT: John Rea, Director of Operations The TEAM 1040 Vancouver (604) 669-1040

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Saturday, April 7, 2001

The Vancouver Whitecaps Pilchuck High School Stadium, Marysville, WA The Vancouver Whitecaps raised their preseason record to 2-0 by defeating the Seattle Sounders in penalty kicks to win the second annual Bell Cup.
It was the Whitecaps' second straight win over Seattle following a 4-1 win last weekend. Goalkeepers Didar Sandhu and Jay Snetchko shared the shutout for Vancouver, with Snetchko the hero in the penalty kick shootout. Vancouver scored on all five of its shootout attempts (Darren Tilley, Danny Sankar, Steve Kindel, Chris Craveiro, Tony Fonseca in that order), while Seattle scored on four of five attempts, with Snetchko stopping their second shooter, Viet Nguyen. No overtime was played. Vancouver controlled play for most of the match, outshooting their hosts 16-14, and having an impressive 13-2 edge in corner kicks. However, Seattle's rookie keepers Carlos Castellanos and Rich Cullen kept the 'Caps off the scoresheet, with the best saves coming from Cullen late in the game as Vancouver mounted a steady attack on the Sounders' goal. In the 81st minute, Cullen stopped Whitecaps striker Chris Craveiros on a breakaway, and then in the 85th minute he saved a penalty kick from star forward Darren Tilley. The penalty had been awarded when Tilley, who had only just arrived in Vancouver on Friday, was taken down in the box by Sounders defender Scott Jenkins Seattle's best chance to score also came late, as a weak shot from Stan Thesenvitz in the 89th minute was cleared off the line by defender Geordie Lyall with Snetchko caught out of position. Whitecaps defender Steve McCauley had to come off in the 37th minute after an elbow to the face opened a bleeding cut. The injury is not serious. Vancouver's next preseason match is Wednesday, April 11, against Western Washington University, 4:00 p.m. at Burnaby Lake West. Admission is free. Whitecaps Line-Up: G: Didar Sandhu (Jay Snetchko 65') D: Geordie Lyall, Charles Gbeke, Steve McCauley (Tony Fonseca 37'), Matt Mori M: Tiarnan King, Steve Kindel, Chris Franks (Darren Tilley 45'), Alfredo Valente (Chris Jarvie 75') F: Chris Craveiro, Dana Garner (Danny Sankar 65') Team Shots Vancouver 16 Seattle 14 Keepers Saves GA Didar Sandhu 3 0 Jay Snetchko 0 0 Carlos Castellanos 4 0 Rich Cullen 2 0

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VANCOUVER WHITECAPS RETURN TO SOCCER ROOTS FOR "RETRO" HOME JERSEYS BY UMBRO

....New uniforms designed to capture the championship magic of the seventies and eighties while road strip blends tradition with modern look for new millennium VANCOUVER (Tuesday, April 3, 2001) - The Vancouver Whitecaps reached back into their storied history and tradition to unveil their new uniforms today, revealing in their home jerseys a "retro" look designed as a tribute to the Soccer Bowl championship of 1979. The Whitecaps, who opened pre-season play in the North American A-League Sunday with a 4-1 victory over the Sounders in Seattle, unveiled their uniforms in tandem with the Vancouver Breakers of the North American W-League.
The official launch featured popular former Whitecap and Scottish international Willie Johnston and an informal fashion show of UMBRO WaveWear.

"Our commitment to honouring the great Whitecaps name and tradition in everything that we do started with our primary logo and continues with capturing the team's heritage in our home uniforms," said Bobby Lenarduzzi of North Vancouver, the Director of Soccer Operations and General Manager for both the Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver Breakers. "We worked with UMBRO to produce designs that we believe will make our fans proud of the way we represent Vancouver and British Columbia."

Designed and produced by UMBRO Canada, the official home uniform will consist of white socks, white shorts and a white jersey that features the familiar "WHITECAPS" band across the chest.

The home uniform will feature the new official colours of the North American A-League team: Burnaby Blue, Marine Green, Orca Black and white.

The home uniform was unveiled by current Whitecap Tiarnan King, who demonstrated the "retro" look of the new jerseys by modeling them alongside Johnston, who wore a replica of his jersey from 1979. The official road uniform will feature Burnaby Blue socks, blue shorts and a blue jersey with white and green accents. The road uniform is meant to capture elements of the past while introducing a new modern look for the new millennium.

The road uniform was unveiled by current Whitecap Alfredo Valente. UMBRO Canada, the official supplier of soccer equipment and clothing to the Whitecaps and Breakers, also designed and produced the new uniforms for the Breakers.

The Breakers home uniform, a white jersey with blue piping and shoulder sleeves and blue shorts, was unveiled by Nadia Salvino (nee Pietramala), while the road strip, a blue jersey with white piping and white shorts, was launched by Diana Artuso and Tammy Crawford. **UMBRO designs and produces new uniforms for Whitecaps and Breakers** "We are excited about the four uniform strips that we've had designed and produced by UMBRO and we're proud to be an UMBRO team," said Lenarduzzi. "UMBRO will be a big part of our presence in the community and across the country. We're delighted with their support and with their commitment to celebrating the return of the new Whitecaps and the launch of the Breakers.

We think their promotion of our name and look will do a lot of good for both men's and women's soccer and for a new generation of boys and girls playing the game." The UMBRO design team was headed up by Ali Holtz of Vancouver and included former Canadian international goalkeeper Paul Dolan of Surrey, B.C. Dolan is Vice President of Marketing & Sales for UMBRO Canada. "We're very impressed with the direction of the Whitecaps and Breakers and we're pleased to continue our association with professional soccer in British Columbia," said Dolan. "UMBRO is certainly committed to the United Soccer Leagues and their teams throughout North America, but we're particularly pleased with our association with the Whitecaps given their great tradition and history." Dolan said UMBRO was proud to truly "partner" on the design process with Lenarduzzi and his management team at the ProWave Soccer Group, a division of SMS Sportworks Entertainment. "The Whitecaps and Breakers had some ideas of where they wanted to go, but they also made it clear they wanted to rely on our international expertise," said Dolan. "It was a highly-interactive, consultative process and we're very pleased with the result. We're very keen on the Whitecaps' commitment to their tradition and on the fresh new approach of the Breakers." UMBRO Canada has already received a record number of orders for Whitecaps jerseys and expects the new "retro" home jersey will rival the biggest-selling jerseys in Canada when the replicas become available at the end of April. The Whitecaps will first wear the new uniforms in the Canterbury Classic, a pre-season tournament to be held April 27-29 at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium. The Breakers will make their debut in their home opener, Saturday, May 19th, part of a doubleheader with the Whitecaps at Swangard Stadium. For more information on Whitecaps and Breakers WaveWear and Season Tickets, call (604) 899-WAVE (9283) or surf http://www.prowavesoccer.com. **WHITECAPS AND BREAKERS WaveWear by UMBRO** OFFICIAL UNIFORMS FACT SHEET Whitecaps Home Uniform: -White socks -White shorts with blue accent, featuring Whitecaps Ellipse logo -White jersey, featuring WHITECAPS in white on horizontal blue stripe (plus United Soccer Leagues logo on left shoulder and Canada logo on right shoulder) Debut: Friday, April 27 (Canterbury Classic, Burnaby's Swangard Stadium) Whitecaps Road Uniform: -Blue socks -Blue shorts with white accent, featuring Whitecaps Ellipse logo -Blue jersey, featuring new Whitecaps word mark on double-colour horizontal stripe (green and white), plus USL and Canada logos on shoulders Debut: Saturday, May 5th (vs. Seattle Sounders at Seattle) Breakers Home Uniform: -White socks -Blue shorts, featuring Breakers Ellipse logo -White jersey with blue shoulder sleeves, featuring wave piping and Breakers primary mark logo, plus United Soccer Leagues logo on left shoulder and Canada logo on right Debut: Saturday, May 19th (at Burnaby's Swangard Stadium) Breakers Road Uniform: -Blue socks -White shorts, featuring Breakers Ellipse logo -Blue jersey with white shoulder sleeves, featuring wave piping and Breakers primary mark logo, plus USL and Canada logos on shoulders Debut: Saturday June 2nd (vs Seattle Sounders at Seattle) Clothing designer: UMBRO Canada Clothing manufacturer: UMBRO Canada Design team: Ali Holt, Graphic Artist/Designer License holder: Vancouver Whitecaps and Breakers Soccer Clubs ProWave Soccer Group SMS Sportworks Entertainment, Vancouver, BC

(Photo by Julio Cesar Lara)

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B.C. Lions

The fans have spoken and the Grey Cup champions have responded. In response to heavy fan demand, the B.C. Lions will play all nine regular season home games this year on Saturday nights. All home games will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The team opens the regular season at home on Saturday July 7 against the Edmonton Eskimos. The start of the game will be delayed due to a ceremony and banner raising honouring the 2000 Grey Cup champions. The Lions first road game is set for Thursday July 12 in Hamilton against the Tiger-Cats. "Our fans were looking for consistency and we have given it to them," said Lions president Glen Ringdal. "With the new Saturday night schedule, the new one-tiered configuration at B.C. Place Stadium, and the fact we will be looking to repeat as Grey Cup champions, we anticipate the 2001 season will be memorable for Lions supporters." Season tickets for the 2001 season are available by calling 589-ROAR (7627). Season tickets prices are $150, $275, $400 and $450, and 3-Game Packs are also available at $55, $90 and $135. B.C. LIONS 2001 SCHEDULE PRE-SEASON TEAMS LOCAL B.C. Wednesday June 20 B.C. at Saskatchewan 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday June 26 Calgary at B.C. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. REGULAR SEASON Saturday July 7 Edmonton at B.C. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 12 B.C. at Hamilton 7:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Saturday July 21 Saskatchewan at B.C. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday July 27 B.C. at Calgary 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Saturday August 4 Montreal at B.C. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Saturday August 11 Edmonton at B.C. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday August 17 B.C. at Edmonton 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturday August 25 Calgary at B.C. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday August 31 B.C. at Montreal 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Saturday Sept. 8 B.C. at Toronto 3:00 p.m. 12 noon Saturday Sept. 15 Hamilton at B.C. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 22 B.C. at Saskatchewan 1:00 p.m. 12 noon Friday Sept. 28 B.C. at Winnipeg 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Saturday October 6 Toronto at B.C. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday October 12 B.C. at Edmonton 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturday October 20 Winnipeg at B.C. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sunday October 28 B.C. at Calgary 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Saturday Nov. 3 Saskatchewan at B.C. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. PLAYOFFS Sunday November 11 Western Semi-Final TBA TBA Sunday November 18 Western Final TBA TBA Sunday November 25 89th Grey Cup (Montreal) TBA TBA

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WHITECAPS DRAFT THREE PACIFIC NORTHWEST PLAYERS

...2001 A-League draft yields great potential as Whitecaps select one each from SFU, UBC, and Seattle Pacific

VANCOUVER (February 8, 2001) - The Vancouver Whitecaps made their mark in the 2001 A-League draft today by selecting a trio of Pacific Northwest products, SFU defender Kevan Cameron, and forwards Adam Plummer from UBC and Dana Garner from Seattle Pacific University. "I'm very pleased with how the draft went," said Whitecaps head coach Dale Mitchell of Vancouver, "Kevan Cameron is a very strong and athletic defender who's done very well for Canada at the youth and Olympic team level, Dana Garner has a tremendous scoring record and is a two-time NCAA All-American, while Adam Plummer is a big powerful striker with excellent potential. These are three very good players, now we'll see if they can rise to the challenge at our training camp." Vancouver's first pick, in the Territorial Protection Round, was no surprise as the Whitecaps chose SFU and Canadian Olympic team defender Kevan Cameron of Edmonton, Alberta. A Canadian U-23 international with 5 caps, Cameron is also a former star with the national U-20 squad. The 22-year-old has been a defensive stalwart and team leader for the SFU Clan for the past four years, was named an NAIA Third Team All-American each of the past two seasons, and was Clan co-captain this past year, playing all 20 of SFU's games. He has also played for the Vancouver Explorers of the Pacific Coast League and Burnaby Canadians of the Vancouver Metro League. Cameron stands 5' 10" and is 175 lb. (178 cm; 80 kg), and was born February 1, 1979. In the first round of the open draft, with the 13th pick overall, Vancouver poached a player from the Seattle Sounder's backyard, taking Seattle Pacific University Falcons star striker Dana Garner of Mountlake Terrace, Washington. The small but agile 22-year-old was an NCAA Division II second team All-American in both 1998 and 2000 and is a two-time PacWest player of the year for those same two years. He missed the entire 1999 season due to injuries suffered in a car crash, but made a full recovery to lead the PacWest division in scoring with 16 goals and 13 assists in 19 games. Garner has also been a prolific scorer in the Pacific Coast League, where he plays for perennial powerhouse Seattle Hibernian Saints. He is 5' 9" and 155 lb. (175 cm; 70 kg ). With their final selection, 34th overall in the 2nd open round, Vancouver chose powerful UBC Thunderbirds forward Adam Plummer of Kamloops, BC. Plummer, 24, was the 1999 CIAU Rookie of the Year and a 2nd team All-Canadian after earlier starring for the University College of the Cariboo Sun Demons. Despite injury problems last year, he finished 2nd in Thunderbirds scoring with four goals and was a Canada West All-Star. He has also played in the Pacific Coast League for the Kamloops Heat, and in the Umbro/86ers Development League with the Vancouver Thunderbirds. Plummer is 6' 2" and 200 lb. (188 cm; 91kg) and was born August 3, 1976. Players that Vancouver has selected in previous A-League drafts include Tiarnan King in 2000, Alfredo Valente in 1998, and Carmen D'Onofrio in 1995.

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CANADIAN STOCK CAR RACING GOES GREEN AT 2001 AT MOLSON INDY VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER, BC (Feb. 5, 2001) - Fasten your seatbelts! The fastest long weekend of the year just got faster with the addition of CASCAR racing to the 2001 Molson Indy Vancouver schedule. The Canadian Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is Canada's only national ricing series, with more than 500 race teams and many ultra-competitive divisions, including street stock, trucks, open-wheel modifieds, sportsman, late model cars and the professional CASCAR Super Series. "We're delighted to bring Canada's top professional stock car racing circuit to Vancouver for the first time," said Stuart Ballantyne, general manager of Molson Indy Vancouver. "We've got one of the most challenging tracks they'll face all year, sc it's going to be an incredible race." The CASCAR Super Series joins an already impressive lineup of racing on the 2'001 Molson Indy Vancouver schedule. This year's racing includes the Barber Dodge Pro Series, the CART Toyota Atlantic Championship, the Sports Car Club of BC (SC ZBC) Invitational and the featured race, the 12th annual Molson Indy Vancouver as par of the CART FedEx Championship Series. The 12-stop CASCAR Super Series features late-model North American manufactured cars produced by DaimilerChrysler, Ford and General Motors. CASCAR racecars use a high percentage of original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M.) parts, with 350-360( cubic inch engines that pump out more than 400 horsepower. For more information on CASCAR, visit www.cascar.ca For event tickets, call (604) 280-INDY or visit www.molsonindy.com

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Nóminas escuderías de F1 para el 2.001

Las siguientes son las nóminas oficializadas por las escuderías para el Campeonato del Mundo de Fórmula 1 en la temporada del 2.001. El presente listado puede ser modificado por parte de las mismas escuderías, hasta las 4:00 de la tarde del próximo 3 de marzo. No Piloto Escudería Constructor 1 Michael Schumacher Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Ferrari 2 Rubens Barrichello Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro Ferrari 3 Mika Hakkinen West McLaren Mercedes McLaren Mercedes 4 David Coulthard West McLaren Mercedes McLaren Mercedes 5 Ralf Schumacher BMW WilliamsF1 Team Williams BMW 6 Juan Pablo Montoya BMW WilliamsF1 Team BMW WilliamsF1 7 Giancarlo Fisichella Mild Seven Benetton Benetton 8 Jenson Button Mild Seven Benetton Benetton 9 Jacques Villeneuve Lucky Strike Reynard British American Racing Honda BAR Honda 10 Olivier Panis Lucky Strike Reynard British American Racing Honda BAR Honda 11 Heinz-Harald Frentzen Benson & Hedges Jordan Honda Jordan Honda 12 Jarno Trulli Benson & Hedges Jordan Honda Jordan Honda 13 Jos Verstappen Orange Arrows Asiatech Arrows Asiatech 15 Pedro de la Rosa Orange Arrows Asiatech Arrows Asiatech 16 Nick Heidfeld Red Bull Sauber Petronas Sauber Petronas 17 Kimi Raikkonen Red Bull Sauber Petronas Sauber Petronas 18 Eddie Irvine Jaguar Racing Jaguar Cosworth 19 Luciano Burti Jaguar Racing Jaguar Cosworth 20 Por confirmar Minardi Minardi 21 Por confirmar Minardi Minardi 22 Jean Alesi Prost Prost 23 Por confirmar Prost Prost

(FUENTE) Federación Colombiana de Automovilismo Deportivo

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NEWS FOR NOVEMBER

Address by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien To a Team Canada West Business Luncheon

November 28, 2001

Dallas, Texas-

Ladies and gentlemen, the friendship between Canada and the United States is older than our countries. Historians have pointed out that the American Revolution created not one, but two countries. We took separate political roads and we have had our differences. But over the generations, we have built a partnership of unmatched respect, civility and openness.

Freedom and justice are our birthright and our common cause. We understand that freedom is the source of human dignity and fulfilment. Through two World Wars and Korea, in the Gulf and in the Balkans, our sons and daughters have put their lives on the line so that people elsewhere could enjoy its many blessings.

Across the longest undefended border in the world, we have built a trading relationship that is unique in value and scope. More than 200 million crossings of the 49th parallel take place every year. More than $1 billion US in business is done -- each and every day. Eighty-five percent of Canadian exports go to the United States and 23 percent of all American exports come to Canada.

Trade between our two countries alone now tops US $475 billion a year. Making it, by far, the largest trading relationship in the world. Last year, Canada bought more U.S. goods than all 15 countries of the European Union combined and three times as much as Japan. And 38 US states count Canada as their largest export market.

Today, it is my great pleasure to introduce you to Team Canada West. It is made up of me, the Premiers of our four Western provinces and the leaders of our three northern territories.

The West is one of the most dynamic and growing regions of Canada. One that is on the move and in transition. That is rapidly building on traditional economic advantages and developing new ones. As proof, we are joined by our best sales people. Some of our finest western entrepreneurs. Men and women who are here to showcase their creativity and know-how. To build new relationships and explore new opportunities.

Team Canada West is about doing business. And we have come to Dallas at a time, in North America and the world, when it is more important than ever that we continue to do business as usual.

In the trauma of the atrocity of September 11, 2001, the friendship between our nations has been renewed and reaffirmed. Indeed, I feel I can say that Canadians have responded not only as neighbours, but as family.

With countless acts of kindness done for thousands of stranded American air passengers diverted to Canadian airports when the FAA closed US airspace. With 100,000 Canadians pouring onto Parliament Hill in Ottawa to express sympathy and solidarity with the United States.

We have also responded as a close partner. A partner with a clear understanding that the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were targeted not just on the United States, but against all civilized peoples and nations. That is why we have undertaken the largest international deployment of the Canadian Armed Forces since the Korean War in support of the international campaign against terrorism.

And on a personal note, I want to tell this audience how proud all Americans can be of the leadership of a great Texan: President George Bush. In our many meetings and discussions since September 11th, I have been deeply impressed by his resolve. On behalf of the people of Canada, I offer him our support.

The President and I also both understand the broader threat posed by terrorism. For most of our history, we in North America have been fortunate to live in peace, untouched by attack. That has changed. But we must never forget that the ultimate goal of terrorists is not to capture us by the force of arms. But by the force of terror. They don't want to occupy us. They want to shut us down!

Ladies and gentlemen, Canada and the United States will never let this happen!

In Canada, we have taken forceful action. We have passed strong new anti-terrorism laws. We are funding tougher security measures and enhanced investigation capacity. The number of police, immigration and customs officers at border points is being increased. State-of-the-art security technologies are being quickly brought on line. We are working on a more comprehensive longer term security plan. Which will be ready in time for our Budget, the week after next. Our Ministers responsible for public security are working in close cooperation with Governor Ridge. And the work of our public security committee will continue. Canada and the United States are also working together to make the Canada-US border, not only more secure, but more efficient for the purposes of trade. Immediately after the attacks understandable concern for security caused both of us to tighten our borders. Interrupting the free flow of commerce. In the days since, President Bush and I have both placed a very high priority on quickly normalizing the movement of goods and people across our borders. Our goal is a "smart" border. That is closed to terrorists and criminals of all kinds. But open, as always, to business and tourism. With the new focus on our border we have an opportunity and an obligation to make it work even better than before. And with the increasingly high volume and velocity of trade that is characteristic of the Canada-U.S. border, the time has come for both of us, jointly, to make strategic infrastructure investments to help eliminate bottlenecks at crowded border points and to smooth problems in key trade corridors. This was necessary before September 11th . And it has become even more important since. The Canadian government is committed to making such investments. Even as we deal with the new world created by September 11th, the Government of Canada will continue to follow the fiscal and economic policies that will permit business to make their plans with optimism and confidence. Policies of balanced budgets, falling public debt and lower personal and corporate income taxes. Which have resulted in low inflation and interest rates that are at their lowest levels in 40 years. Policies that have positioned Canada well to weather these uncertain economic times. We will also continue to make investments that contribute to building our long term economic strength. In building an advanced infrastructure of knowledge and skills for our people. And ensuring that all Canadians have a chance to realize their full potential. Addressing the problems of the developing world will also continue to be a Canadian priority. Advanced industrial nations have both a moral obligation to - and an economic interest in - increasing their development assistance. The Government of Canada will fulfil that obligation. Energy supply is crucial to our prosperity.

And Canada and the United have a long history as partners. Texas firms have major investments in Canada. While Canadian firms have invested here. Canada is the number one supplier of natural gas and oil to the United States. And is an important contributor to the American hydro-electric power grid. Indeed, I will be meeting with energy CEOs on this trip to showcase our enormous energy potential and our know-how in advanced energy-related technologies. Our vast and varied geography has challenged our ingenuity over and over again. Our skills and know-how have been proven and refined. Making us a prime choice for new investment opportunities and strategic alliances. Sustaining North America as a hotbed for the new economy of the 21st century is also critical to our prosperity. The same innovative and pioneering spirit that is a trademark of Texas is in full vigour throughout Western Canada. Where Canadians are working together to build on our incredible wealth in natural resources, to develop new expertise in information and communications technologies and create an advanced, diversified 21st century economy.

Team Canada West features representatives of 60 companies from all sectors of the Western Canadian economy. Many of these companies are leaders in their fields, not just in Canada but globally. They offer outstanding expertise in sectors such as agri-food, building products, communications and biotechnology. They are looking for new partners, new customers and new investors. They want you to think of Western Canada when you are looking for cutting-edge ideas and infrastructure. To think of Western Canada as a source of strategic alliances. Above all, to think of Western Canada as a place to invest and do business. My friends, these are challenging times. Canada and the United States face a serious threat to our way of life. A challenge to our security, our prosperity and our values. Team Canada West is a sign that we will not be intimidated. That the partnership for prosperity that is at the heart of the friendship between Canada and the United States will never be broken. On behalf of Team Canada West, I thank you for coming. Now, let's get down to business.

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NEWS FOR JULY

KANANASKIS TO HOST 2002 SUMMIT OF THE G8

July 22, 2001

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced today that the 2002 Summit of the G8 will be held June 26-28, 2002 in Kananaskis, Alberta.

"I will be honoured to welcome, on behalf of all Canadians, my colleagues of the G8 in the beautiful mountain location of Kananaskis, Alberta, for our next annual meeting," said the Prime Minister. "With the 2002 Summit, we intend to return to the original concept of an informal retreat where the participants can focus completely on the major challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the global economy. The G8 leaders will also have the opportunity to further the progress made during the 2001 Summit on issues such as poverty reduction in the developing world, the environment and democratic governance."

The Prime Minister made this announcement at the conclusion of the 2001 Summit of the G8, which was held in Genoa, Italy, July 20-22. The G8 is an informal group of eight developed democracies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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PRIME MINISTER TO LEAD FIRST TEAM CANADA WEST MISSION

July 5, 2001 Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced today that he will lead the first Team Canada West trade mission to Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles, California from November 27-30, 2001. On this occasion, the Prime Minister, the Premiers of the four Western Provinces - British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell, Alberta Premier Ralph Klein, Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert, and Manitoba Premier Gary Doer - as well as the three Territorial leaders - Pat Duncan of Yukon, Stephen Kakfwi of the Northwest Territories and Paul Okalik of Nunavut - will lead a delegation of Western Canadian companies.

"I am extremely pleased to lead this first Team Canada West trade mission. It represents a new step in our export development strategy, and I am confident that it will mark the beginning of a very successful partnership," said the Prime Minister. "Texas and California offer tremendous opportunities for Western Canadian businesses. Canada currently ranks as California's 3rd largest trading partner, and Texas is now the U.S.' 2nd most populous state, with Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston being two of the fastest growing urban regions in the U.S. Developing our commercial relationship with these states will provide all Canadians with invaluable benefits."

Building on the proven successful Team Canada formula, this mission will extend the concept to the Western provinces. The mission will provide a vehicle for Western firms to capitalize on the important Canada-U.S. business relationship; reinforce initiatives on behalf of Canadian firms in sectors such as energy development, agriculture and agrifood, education and culture, and present a high tech image of Canada in major technology centres. The mission will also focus on attracting job-creating direct investment projects, stimulating business alliances and science and technology partnerships between the two countries.

Canada's two-way trade with California and Texas reached $63.4 billion in 2000. This figure is greater than Canada's entire trading relationship with the European Union. Western Canada's two-way trade with California and Texas reached $17 billion in 2000.

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NEWS FOR JUNE

PRIME MINISTER WELCOMES NEW INITIATIVES WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION

June 21, 2001 Stockholm, Sweden

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced that Canada and the European Union (EU) have agreed to several new initiatives following the Canada-EU Summit held in Stockholm, Sweden. At the Summit, the Canadian Prime Minister met with the Prime Minister of Sweden, Göran Persson, representing the presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the President of the European Commission, Romano Prodi. "The European Union is a valued partner for Canada and at each of our Summits we continue our discussions on how we can cooperate on various important foreign policy and trade issues," said the Prime Minister. "As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of formal Canada-EU relations, we will continue to coordinate our actions on important issues such as northern cooperation, non-proliferation and arms control, human security and trade." Following their meetings, the leaders agreed to the following documents: The Joint Report on Northern Cooperation highlights common northern cooperation, flags future initiatives and proposes a mechanism for Canada and the EU to engage Russia. In the Joint Statement on Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament, Canada and EU convey their concerns about the status of the global non-proliferation and arms control regime. The statement also reflects Canadian and EU engagement in multilateral efforts to advance the international agenda in this area. The Joint Statement on Canada-EU Cooperation in the Context of the UN highlights Canada-EU cooperation within the United Nations in advance of several UN events and outlines shared views on the implementation of the International Criminal Court. The Joint Statement on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) underlines the importance of launching new WTO negotiations at the Ministerial Conference in Doha, Qatar in November. The Europe-Canada Trade Initiative (ECTI) Progress Report reviews advances made toward certain trade liberalization goals set under ECTI during the past six months, for example improved market access for Canadian ice wine in Europe. In the Canada-European Union Joint Statement on Climate Change both Canada and the EU reiterate that climate change is an urgent global challenge and remain committed to the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. Canada and the EU have agreed to continue to participate constructively when negotiations resume in Bonn, July 16-27, 2001 (CoP6 bis). In the Canada-EU Summit Highlights Statement, additional areas of Canada-EU dialogue during the current EU Presidency and future opportunities for collaboration are listed. Prime Minister Chrétien was accompanied to the Summit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, John Manley and the Minister for International Trade, Pierre Pettigrew. At the Summit, Minister Pettigrew has provided the European Commissioner for Trade Pascal Lamy with the Canada-European Union Trade and Investment Relations: The Impact of Tariff Elimination study, which concludes that Canada-EU trade could increase over $10 billion a year if tariffs were eliminated on transatlantic trade. The Prime Minister also welcomed a memorandum of understanding on future cooperation which was signed between the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden's largest faculty of Medicine and one of the world's most prestigious centres of academic research, and Genome Canada, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to developing and implementing a national strategy in genomics research. The signing ceremony was held on June 20, 2001 in the presence of Foreign Affairs Minister John Manley. Canada-EU Summits are held twice yearly, in addition to regularly scheduled meetings at the ministerial and senior official levels, and provide an opportunity for leaders to discuss global issues and identify opportunities for strengthening Canada-EU cooperation. Sweden's presidency of the Council of the European Union ends on June 30th, 2001. Belgium assumes the presidency effective July 1st, 2001.

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Ex Presidente Menem detenido por tráfico ilegal de armas.

June 7 ,2001

Argentina: El ex presidente argentino, Carlos Menem, deberá pasar su luna de miel en prisión. Este jueves en la mañana, Menem fue detenido de manera preventiva por la causa del tráfico ilegal de armas a Ecuador y Croacia.

El arresto del ex Presidente se dio a conocer cuando Menem comparecía ante el juez federal, Jorge Urso, quien tiene a su cargo la causa. El fiscal Carlos Stornelli había acusado a Menem de ser el jefe de una asociación ilícita que posibilitó el contrabando de unas 6 mil 500 toneladas de armamento a Croacia y otras 75 toneladas a Ecuador, entre 1991 y 1995.

No se conoce de manera exacta el justificativo para el arresto de Menem. Sin embargo, si su detención se dio bajo el cargo de haber liderado el contrabando ilícito de armas a Ecuador y Croacia, deberá permanecer en una prisión federal y no podrá ser excarcelado ni mediante fianza.

La ilegalidad del contrabando de esas armas se establece ya que el destino inicial de los cargamentos era Panamá y Venezuela. Sin embargo, las armas terminaron en Croacia, que no podía comprar armamento por impedimento internacional, y en Ecuador, que en esos días mantenía un enfrentamiento bélico con Perú. Argentina era garante del proceso de paz que negociaban las dos naciones.

A esas consideraciones también se suma la presunción que el ex Presidente Carlos Menem habría emitido decretos ejecutivos solo con el fin de facilitar ese contrabando. Esto, a parte de la acusación de que entre 60 y 80 millones de dólares de esa venta ilícita no ingresaron a las finanzas del estado argentino.

Varios analistas argentinos se cuestionan por qué hasta el momento el Juez Urso no ha ordenado la detención de Domingo Cavallo, ex ministro de Economía de Menen, quien también estaría involucrado en la venta ilegal de armas. Muchos hablan que solo sería un movimiento táctico de Urso, debido al poder de Cavallo como Ministro del actual régimen.

Al momento, Menem estaría en el mayor desamparo de sus aliados dado que según su estrategia, Estados Unidos también debería responder por el contrabando por el que se le acusa. Washington respondió que nada tiene que ver en este caso. Mientras, el Presidente argentino, Fernando de La Rúa, ha manifestado que respetará toda acción legal en este proceso. Lo cierto es que hasta el momento, Menem deberá pasar su luna de miel en prisión.

(Ar/YZ-CN/Au-Pf/Pl-Ppc/pt).

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NEWS FOR MAY

México: El Presidente Vicente Fox enfrenta nuevas protestas contra el IVA.

Desde México DF., Pedro Ortega Lugo.

En la ciudad de Puebla, el Presidente Vicente Fox escuchó nuevamente el miércoles algunas de las voces que se oponen al Impuesto al Valor Agregado, IVA, en alimentos, medicinas, libros y colegiaturas. Al descender del helicóptero que lo condujo desde la capital del país, el mandatario dialogó con la estudiante Lidia Gabriela Guerrero, quien le dijo: ''¡Señor, no queremos pagar impuestos!''. El Ejecutivo federal intentó convencer a la joven, pero ella se desesperó y dijo: ''Si no me creen ¡entonces no nos arreglaremos nunca!''. La visita a Puebla se preparó para que Fox Quesada echara a andar importantes proyectos productivos, entre ellos celebrar la fabricación del automóvil "cinco millones" del consorcio Volkswagen. También firmar un convenio para promover el desarrollo de 200 proveedores de calidad. El objetivo de la gira de Fox era explicar la necesidad de la nueva reforma hacendaria, pero al tocar suelo poblano, las voces de la oposición al Impuesto al Valor Agregado, IVA, dieron un giro a las actividades. La caravana presidencial se dirigió al centro de convenciones de la capital del estado. Ahí se realizó el segundo Encuentro Iberoamericano de Ciudades Digitales, y el gobernador Melquiades Morales presentó el programa Gobierno Electrónico Puebla Digital. Ese programa facilitará sobre todo a los habitantes pobres de la entidad, el contacto con sus familiares en el país y en el extranjero. El Presidente Fox iniciaba su intervención, cuando una mujer que se encontraba en el auditorio le gritó: ''No al IVA''. El mandatario sonrió y dijo: ''No al IVA, dice. Ahorita platicamos para que veas como te conviene, ¿eh?''. Y continuó su alocución. Dijo que México está inmerso en una profunda transformación, porque deja atrás ''el doloroso siglo XX'' que generó 40 millones de pobres. Aseguró: ''nuestra fuerza proviene de la unidad, de la libertad, de la democracia, la paz y la pluralidad, la tolerancia y la honestidad''. De esa forma, Fox concluyó su intervención y nunca hubo respuesta pública ni democrática a la mujer que protestó por el IVA. (Mx/QR/Au-Ci/Cs-Pe/pt).

NEWS FOR JUNE

PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE BRITISH COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEAL

June 7, 2001 Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the appointment of the Honourable Lance S.G. Finch of the British Columbia Court of Appeal as Chief Justice of the British Columbia Court of Appeal. He replaces the Honourable A. McEachern who retired on May 20, 2001. Chief Justice Finch received his Bachelor of Laws from the University of British Columbia in 1962 and was called to the Bar of British Columbia the following year. Prior to his appointment to the British Columbia Supreme Court in 1983, Chief Justice Finch practised with the Vancouver firm of Guild, Yule. In 1993, Chief Justice Finch was appointed to the British Columbia Court of Appeal. This appointment is effective immediately.

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NEWS FOR MAY

The Parliamentary Compensation Commission Report

May 29, 2001

Minister Don Boudria today tabled the report of the Parliamentary Compensation Commission in the House of Commons. The Commission is an independent body required under the Parliament of Canada Act to review parliamentary compensation after each election.

The Commission consulted with parliamentarians and compensation experts. We will study its recommendations. And any action in this area will be based on fairness for parliamentarians and for Canadians.

The Commission recommends: Changing the Tax Free Allowance into an equivalent Taxable Allowance. This would be added to the Base Salary of parliamentarians, and would be pensionable. A 20% increase in the Base Salary of parliamentarians. A new allowance for Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. Adjusting the pension plan so that these compensation changes do not have a major impact on pension costs. Pension benefits for retiring Members would increase substantially because of higher Base Salaries, but contribution costs to Members and the Crown would be limited by reducing the accrual and contribution rates.

The Commission's recommendation to add the Taxable Allowance to Base Salary, with a 20% increase, would result in the following parliamentary compensation: Base Salary for House Member and Senator $106,000 House Member's Representational Allowance $ 25,000 Total House Member's Compensation $131,000 The House Member's Representational Allowance would be payable to Members of the House to account for the difference between the current House and Senate Tax Free Allowance, and to reflect constituency and related costs.

Members currently receive a $69,100 Base Salary and a $22,800 Tax Free Allowance (equal to a $40,400 Taxable Allowance), for total taxable-equivalent compensation of $109,500.

Senators receive a $69,100 Base Salary and a $10,800 Tax Free Allowance (equal to a $19,100 Taxable Allowance), for total taxable compensation of $88,200.

The Commission also recommends that the salary of parliamentarians be linked to that of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: The Prime Minister would receive the same salary as a Supreme Court Chief Justice, or $263,000. Ministers would receive 75%; Secretaries of State 67%; Parliamentary Secretaries 55%; and, Members of the House 50%.

Future increases to the Supreme Court Chief Justice's salary would also be pegged to that of the parliamentarians.

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Address by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien Announcing a Major New Government of Canada Investment in Canadian Arts and Culture

May 2, 2001 Toronto, Ontario Welcome to all of you. And thank you for joining us today to celebrate Canadian arts and culture and to showcase some fine young artists and emerging stars. In the last election campaign, I had the pleasure of attending many events: visits to factory floors, centres of high technology, partisan rallies, television debates. But when I look back on the campaign there are two things that stand out. First, my visits to schools, where I saw the vitality and the talent of our young people and their commitment to building a very distinctive, modern Canada. Second, I was part of an extraordinary event at the Conservatory of Music in Victoria one beautiful Saturday morning late in the campaign. It was a morning to reflect on the importance of the arts and culture to the fabric of Canada. Last fall, and in the Speech from the Throne in January, we made very firm commitments to act to promote the arts and culture in Canada. Today we are delivering on this commitment. Last fall also, the CBC began its highly successful Canadian History Series, which touched something very deep in Canadians. On behalf of all Canadians, I want to congratulate the director of the Canadian History Project, Mark Starowicz. And I also want to quote what he wrote on January 29th of this year in Time Magazine: "The major legacy of the Canadian History Project may not be its programmes or its books or web sites. It may lie instead in the fact that while drilling in the fields of national memory and identity, the producers struck a vast pressure dome which erupted with such a volcanic intensity of yearning, determination and pride that it left them dazed...The most frequently heard phrase in our office is 'something very big is happening out there.'" Well, I completely agree. And today it is with very great pride that I am announcing something very big indeed. The biggest new investment in the arts in Canada that any government has made since the creation of the Canada Council more than forty years ago. More than $500 million of new money over the next three years alone. Investments for the future based on excellence in the creative process, diverse Canadian content and access to the arts for all Canadians. From traditional works to new media. From classical music to rap and rock and roll. What I am announcing today would not be possible without the support, encouragement -- and yes -- the pressure from many in this room today. It would not be possible without the support of my Cabinet colleagues, who have made the promotion of Canadian culture a priority of this government. But, above all, I want to pay a very special tribute to Sheila Copps. Without her guts, commitment and determination what we are doing today simply would not have happened. Years from now, when she looks back on her career, today will be a very special day, indeed. I will let Sheila describe today, and in the days ahead, the details of our arts and culture investment. Let me, instead, set out some of our overriding goals and objectives. We will provide greater support to our artists through a substantial increase in the funding of the Canada Council for the Arts and through enhanced training opportunities for young artists. We will invest in the renewal of cultural infrastructure across Canada. We will help communities across Canada to build and sustain art and heritage programmes relevant to their diverse aspirations and circumstances. We will help our book and sound recording sectors make the transition to the new economy. And we will help Canada be a world leader in new media and content on the Internet, in both French and English. We will also begin our re-investment in the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation -- both radio and television -- with an immediate increase of $60 million to its budget for this year. We recently announced the establishment of a National Portrait Gallery in Ottawa. Which is a major step towards the creation of an institute of Canadian history. And we will soon be announcing our plans for a new War Museum. Arts and culture are important to us in many ways. To attract the talent and investment we want for our communities. To expand tourism. To brand Canada and sell Canadian goods and services abroad. But arts and culture are about more than economic growth. About more than the Gross Domestic Product. Our artists, writers and performers enrich the quality of our lives. They can inspire and challenge us. They can help us understand our past. They can help us know who we are. They can help us to imagine new possibilities, new choices for the future. Arts and culture are not for the few. Cultural participation develops our creativity, enriches our citizenship, feeds the spirit. Arts and culture must be integrated into our lives and our communities. Arts and heritage organizations must reach out to their communities. Build partnerships with business and academia. Engage the young and build audiences for the future. And the Government of Canada must, and will, help. Arts and culture are not just for today. We have a responsibility to preserve our heritage and to promote the creative arts for future generations. An important measure of a great civilization, of a great society, is its contribution to humanity through the sciences and the arts; through its discoveries, its inventions, its cathedrals and canvasses, its stories and its music. Please enjoy the show. And join us in celebrating Canadian arts and artists. Today, certainly, but also tomorrow.

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NEWS FOR APRIL

Canadá: Periodistas piden resoluciones sobre la libertad de expresión.

La Federación Profesional de Periodistas de Quebec, Periodistas Canadienses por la Libertad de Expresión y Reporteros sin Fronteras presentaron varias demandas a la Cumbre de las Américas.

Las exigencias tienen que ver con la libertad de expresión y el fin de la impunidad en los casos de violencia contra los periodistas.

Las organizaciones pidieron a los representantes de los estados que asistieron a la Tercera Cumbre de las Américas, en Quebec, que adopten varias resoluciones. Entre otras, solicitaron que reafirmen y apliquen varios tratados y acuerdos internacionales relacionados con la libertad de expresión.

Solicitaron que los mandatarios del continente terminen con la impunidad en los casos de asesinatos a periodistas. Indicaron que cerca del 90 por ciento de los asesinatos de periodistas continúan sin ser castigados Otra exigencia tiene que ver con el libre ejercicio del periodismo. Y señalan que en 20 estados presentes en la Cumbre, las leyes siguen estableciendo penas de cárcel para delitos de prensa.

(Ca/YZ/Gr/Dh/ap)

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Canadá: Domingo concluye Cumbre de las Américas.

April-22

Los 34 mandatarios de América, a excepción de Cuba, continuaron el sábado su segundo día de la Cumbre de las Américas. Este domingo emitirán un acuerdo final que incluirá el compromiso de conformar el Área de Libre Comercio para las Américas, ALCA.

Mientras los mandatarios están reunidos, miles de manifestantes protestan contra el neoliberalismo en las afueras de la sede de Cumbre. Las protestas del sábado fueron menos duras que las del viernes en las que se fueron detenidos unos 100 manifestantes y 5 policías resultaron heridos.

El mandatario de Colombia, Andrés Pastrana, habló de las dificultades de la democracia de su país debido a la presencia del narcotráfico y la guerrilla.

Mientras tanto, el Presidente mexicano, Vicente Fox criticó las manifestaciones que se realizan frente a la Cumbre de las Américas. Habló de derecho a la protesta y del derecho de los mandatarios a deliberar.

También dijo que los beneficios del crecimiento económico deben aliviar las condiciones sociales de la población del continente. Y advirtió que hay 220 millones de pobres en América Latina y que las instituciones políticas podrían perder su legitimidad si no se atiende a ese sector.

Los mandatarios coincidieron en la necesidad de concretar el Área de Libre Comercio para las Américas, ALCA. En cambio, el Presidente venezolano, Hugo Chávez, dijo que la región no está lista para conformar dicho bloque comercial. Agregó que no se debería fijar una fecha para el ALCA en la declaración del domingo, al concluir la Cumbre de las Américas.

Representantes de organizaciones de derechos humanos, ambientalistas, feministas, indígenas y sindicalistas protestan en las calles de Quebec contra la instalación del ALCA. Sostienen que los países ricos serán los únicos beneficiados con la creación del área comercial. Esto porque tendrán mano de obra y recursos naturales baratos. Además, consideran que el acuerdo comercial no respetará los derechos laborales y humanos de los pueblos de América Latina y Caribe. (Ca/YZ/Au-po/Pe-Pe/ap)

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Closing Ceremony of the Summit of the Americas 2001

Address by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to the Closing Ceremony of the Summit of the Americas 2001

April 22, 2001

Quebec City, Quebec

Now that this third Summit of the Americas is drawing to a close, I first wish to extend heartfelt thanks to the people of Quebec City on behalf of all our fellow Canadians and all my counterparts in the hemisphere, for the warm, and above all patient, reception we have received. Holding a summit of this size is no mean feat for the host city, and Quebec City has taken up this challenge with all of its customary know-how and graciousness.

My friends, when the curtain descended on our second Summit three years ago in Santiago, Chile, our host heralded the start of a new era in the Americas-an era marked by maturity and confidence. The experience of the past few years, and especially of the past few days, has proven just how accurate he was in his prediction.

We have gathered here as representatives of a community of democratic countries to extend and deepen the dialogue begun nearly seven years ago in Miami. We have had some frank discussions on a host of subjects of importance for the future of our hemisphere. And we have adopted an action plan to give substance to our common priorities.

The Declaration we have just signed contains a clear, unequivocal commitment to democracy, making it an essential condition for participation in the Summit of the Americas process. This gesture clearly and eloquently illustrates our intention to ensure the protection of human rights and to move ahead together in freedom and stability.

We also noted that in some countries democracy remains fragile. The case of Haiti drew our particular attention. We acknowledge the problems that continue to limit the democratic, political, economic and social development of this country.

We note the efforts that President Aristide has made to resolve these problems. We are also aware of the efforts of other political parties and other sectors of political life, notably members of civil society.

We call on all parties to redouble their efforts, in a spirit of openness and conciliation, to overcome the difficulties caused by the election of May 21, 2000. And we ask President Aristide to take rapid action on all of the commitments made in December.

To facilite the achievement of these goals, we have asked the Secretary General of the OAS, César Gaviria, to work with CARICOM, to hold consultations, to visit Port-au-Prince in the near future, to report his findings to the OAS before the next General Assembly, and to ensure adequate follow-up.

Our efforts to strengthen democracy and promote prosperity must be accompanied by measures that expand and encourage participation by all citizens. In the social, political and economic life of their nations and of our region.

We want to make sure that each citizen has an equal opportunity to live in dignity, to fulfil their full potential and to contribute to the development of society. This applies especially to those in our societies who have, too often, been marginalized or left out. Among them: youth, seniors, women and people with disabilities. It also applies to the indigenous peoples of the hemisphere, whose unique situation must be recognized by governments.

With this in mind, our action plan includes a recognition that we must continue to invest so as to provide our people with equitable access to quality education and health care.

We have also adopted a Declaration on Connectivity. It outlines how we plan to use information and communications technologies to facilitate contacts among people, promote participation in democratic institutions, create new economic opportunities, and deliver government services.

And I am pleased to announce today that, as a major contribution to fulfilling the goals of the 2001 Summit of the Americas, Canada will create the Institute for Connectivity in the Americas.

The Institute will build on the success of Canada's Connecting Canadians strategy as well as international experience We have made an unprecedented effort to make sufficient resources available to achieve the objectives that we have identified in our action plan.

And we must continue to work with the multilateral development banks, other international, regional and sub-regional institutions, the private sector and civil society to fulfil our vision for the Americas.

This will allow us, the next time we meet, to look back on an even more impressive record of achievement. This leads me to one final question. During our meeting we formally accepted the generous offer of Argentina to host the next Summit of the Americas. I am delighted to pass the Summit torch to Argentina. A nation with which Canada, and all the members of La Gran Familia of the Americas, have excellent relations. Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come to close the Third Summit of the Americas. As we leave, I want to say how much I look forward to seeing you in great numbers this coming September in New York when the United Nations convenes a Special Session on Children. A session that will give us a chance to reaffirm our commitment to meet the needs of our children. And that will, I hope, attract the active interest of La Gran Familia of the Americas. My friends, for both Aline and I, and for all Canadians, it has been an honour to welcome you and to give you a taste of the many charms of our country. Today, we begin a new era in hemispheric cooperation. The maturity and confidence we showed in 1998 has been enriched with unity and solidarity. Such common purpose is a precious asset. An asset that we must use, from this day forward, to fulfill the hopes and dreams of the people of the Americas.

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Canadá: Empieza Cumbre de los Pueblos de América.

April-17

Quebec-Delegados de organizaciones sociales de todo el continente participan desde este martes en la la Segunda Cumbre Social de los Pueblos, en Quebec, Canadá. La cita concluirá el 21 de este mes y es convocada por la Alianza Social Continental que agrupa a organizaciones de las Américas. La reunión de las organizaciones sociales y sociedad civil se lleva a cabo de forma paralela a la Cumbre de las Américas que se realiza en la misma ciudad canadiense. En la Cumbre de las Américas participan 34 jefes de Estado, a excepción de Cuba, quienes negociarán la instalación del Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas, ALCA. La Segunda Cumbre Social de los Pueblos analizará temas como el de los indígenas, derechos humanos, derechos sindicales, la mujer, la ecología en relación con la instalación del ALCA. Este bloque comercial fue propuesto por Estados Unidos en 1994 para todo el continente. El sábado, en la tarde se realizará una multitudinaria marcha con la participación de los delegados de organizaciones sociales de todo el continente, también de Cuba. Estarán presentes feministas e indígenas, ecologistas y estudiantes, organizaciones de derechos humanos, y también podrán participar discapacitados. La marcha estará matizada con música, canciones y otros actos culturales. Empezará a la una de la tarde, hora local, y recorrerá unos 2,5 Kilómetros en Quebec. Los organizadores esperan la participación de unas 20 mil personas. (Ca-Al/YZ/Ong-Po/Gp-Pp/ap)

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NEWS FOR MARCH

PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES CANADA-ITALY AGREEMENT ON TRADE March 26, 2001 Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the signing of a Canada-Italy memorandum of understanding (MOU) on trade cooperation, investment and small and medium enterprises. The MOU, designed to increase trade and investment and to expand cooperation between small businesses in both countries, was signed on the occasion of Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato's visit to Ottawa. "This agreement forges an important new link in the already strong and dynamic relationship between Canada and Italy," said the Prime Minister. "It showcases the small business sector's contribution to both of our economies and recognizes its potential to promote increased trade between our two countries." The MOU was signed by International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew and the chargé d'affaires of the Italian embassy, Mr Mario Boffo. During his visit to Italy in May 1998, Prime Minister Chrétien and the Italian Prime Minister signed a Declaration of a Strengthened Partnership, with the objective of expanding economic and trading links between the two countries. Trade between Canada and Italy totalled $5.4 billion in 2000. Italy is the 10th largest export market for Canadian products and Canada's 9th largest trading partner. Prime Minister Amato is visiting Ottawa as part of his consultations as the current Chair of the G-8.

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NEWS FOR APRIL

"Cuando los secretos a voces se hacen públicos"... Una protesta indígena en Maracaibo, Venezuela, se convirtió en hecho nacional cuando el gobernador del estado petrolero del Zulia, Manuel Rosales, incumplió su promesa de presentarse a dialogar con los más de 150 indígenas que viajaron de diferentes zonas del país de la guajira venezolana. El objetivo era pedir mejoras en las vías de comunicación de la región. Durante el acto se presentó el Diputado indígena en la asamblea legislativa estatal, Arcadio Montiel, quien fue retenido por un par de horas exigiendo la presencia del Gobernador Rosales. Luego, el Secretario de la gobernación, Nelson Carrasquero, se presentó en el lugar. Después de estar presente un par de minutos se retiró. Los indígenas decidieron declararse en vigilia hasta ser atendidos. Uno de los líderes indígenas, Cristóbal Paz, aseguró que la medida que hasta el momento llevan a cabo la realizan después que varias autoridades los engañaron y no cumplieron lo prometido. A la vez, denunciaron los males que todo mundo conoce que existen, aunque nadie quiere denunciarlos públicamente. Entre otros, la falta de educación en la zona y la falta de un dispensario mínimo de salud. La actividad de protesta la hacen en la parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, en Maracaibo, donde el párroco del lugar, el Padre José Palmar, dio lectura al comunicado indígena. En el mismo, las etnias indígenas plantean sus necesidades básicas. El Padre José Palmar es uno de los religiosos del país mas identificado con las causas nobles de la gente. Aprovechando que el 12 de marzo en Venezuela se celebra uno de los primeros movimientos independentista de la región, donde simbólicamente se adornan las calles y casas con banderas, varias comunidades indígenas Guajiras sacaron sus propias banderas como media de protesta ante la marginalidad en la que viven. Cuando terminábamos de redactar esta nota periodística, los 140 lideres de varias etnias guajiras se mantenían en vigilia, en la parroquia Guadalupe del Municipio San Francisco, en Maracaibo, Venezuela. Aseguraron que continuarán con la protesta pacifica hasta que el propio Presidente venezolano Hugo Rafael Chavez Frías los atienda. Esto es lo que sucede, cuando los secretos a voces se hacen públicos. (Ve/QR/Pi-Au/Cs/pt).

NEWS FOR FEBRUARY

February 15, 2001 Shanghai, China

Brasil: Si Canadá no revisa su posición, gobierno brasileño declarará guerra comercial.

Colombia: Gobierno y las FARC reactivan diálogo de paz.

ECUADOR

decreta Estado de Emergencia Nacional La CONAIE rompió el diálogo y el gobierno .

México:

March-21

VANCOUVER – A television and radio broadcast campaign to raise awareness about preventing racism and violence in British Columbia was launched today by Premier Ujjal Dosanjh, Multiculturalism and Immigration Minister Sue Hammell, and the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters.
“Let’s face it — racism is not always an easy issue to talk about,” said Dosanjh. “These ads show the devastating impact that racism has on our society, challenge our ideas about racism, and motivate us to work together to help reduce discrimination in our schools, workplaces and communities.”
Today’s announcement — on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — marks the third year of a 10-year campaign aimed at preventing violence. The campaign has been made possible through a partnership between the B.C. government and the broadcasters’ association.
The first year of the Live Violence Free campaign focused on preventing violence against women, and the second year of the campaign was geared towards preventing youth violence. “We know that seemingly minor comments, slurs and harassment are forms of racism that can have tragic consequences for both the victim and their community,” said Hammell.
“Thanks to our partnership with the B.C. broadcasters, we have an unprecedented opportunity to generate discussion and awareness over the long term about attitudes and behaviours that lead to racism.”
The British Columbia Association of Broadcasters has contributed $5 million in free airtime annually to support the campaign. Funding this year includes $200,000 from the Ministry of Multiculturalism and Immigration and in-kind donations from advertising, design and printing companies.
“As a broadcaster, I am proud of our role in this ongoing process, and I hope these messages challenge people to think about their role in preventing violence,” said Chris Pandoff, president of the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters. The first Live Violence Free ads on anti-racism will air on television beginning today. Other radio and televisions ads will run through to April 2002.
A toll-free information line has been set up to provide information to the public on preventing racism, at 1-888-606-LIVE (5483).

March 18, 2001

BRITISH COLUMBIA ADDS $50,000 TO EL SALVADOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government has donated another $50,000 to support earthquake relief efforts in El Salvador, Premier Ujjal Dosanjh said today.
'The Feb.13 earthquake, just one month after another tragic earthquake hit El Salvador, has killed hundreds and left thousands of people injured or homeless," Dosanjh said.
'~Many British Columbians have been working to raise money to aid victims of this disaster.This donation on behalf of all of the people of our province will provide emergency relief in the form of food, shelter, clothing and medical aid to those in need."
The $50,000 cheque presented today is in addition to the $50,000 given to Vancouver's Hispanic Catholic Mission on Feb. 8 to aid survivors of the Jan.13 earthquake that shook El Salvador and Honduras>

18 de marzo de 2001

LA PROVINCIA DE COLUMBIA BRITANICA AGREGA $50.000 A EL SALVADOR ALIVIO DEL TERREMOTO

Esta donación en nombre de todas las personas de nuestra provincia proporcionará alivio de la emergencia en la forma de comida, resguardo, ropa y ayuda médica a esos en necesidad.

(Fotos Y texto. Por Julio Cesar Lara. M.Y.L.)

PROGRAM LAUNCHED TO RECOGNIZE FOREIGN PROFESSIONALS

VANCOUVER—The B.C. government is dedicating more resources to help foreign-trained workers find meaningful jobs in B.C. and reach their full potential in contributing to the province’s economic growth, Multiculturalism and Immigration Minister Sue Hammell announced today. “While many foreign-trained professionals quickly settle into B.C. communities and find jobs in their chosen profession, some have qualifications that aren’t easily recognized,” said Hammell. “Their skills aren’t being fully utilized, and we need their knowledge and abilities to support our growing economy.” With increased global competition for skilled workers, Hammell said an accessible and streamlined system for recognizing foreign credentials is key to attracting people. “Unfortunately, the current process appears complex and is not well-understood by many applicants. That’s why we’re working to find ways to change this situation,” she said. The ministry is increasing its efforts to resolve issues surrounding the recognition of foreign-trained professionals, beginning with a new pilot project launched in partnership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers and the Government of Canada. The pilot will help foreign-trained engineers get the work experience they need to qualify for licensure by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, and to work as professional engineers in B.C. The ministry has also formed a new, dedicated unit that will work with other levels of government, regulatory bodies, employers and community organizations to identify other priority professions and trades that will benefit from a program like the professional engineers’ pilot. “Any steps we can take to help immigrant engineers in their chosen field can only help to speed up and smooth out their transition to professional registration in British Columbia,” said John Watson, P.Eng., vice-president of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. The association has been chosen as the ministry’s first professional partner for this pilot program due to the important role professional engineers play in the new, knowledge-based economy. “With over 18,500 members, APEGBC is the third-largest professional body in B.C.,” said Watson. “The rapid assimilation of qualified engineers, immigrant or otherwise, will help maintain the provincial, national and international competitiveness of B.C.’s professional engineering and geoscience team.” The association will play an advisory role in developing the program, help identify suitable clients and employers, and - in conjunction with the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers - look for ways to streamline existing provincial and national credential assessment processes for foreign applicants. The experience from the pilot program will be applied to other professions in B.C. and shared with other provinces in Canada. Elinor Caplan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, added: “The Government of Canada will work with British Columbia and the APEGBC to develop this project. Successful integration of all immigrants is a sound policy, and the speech from the throne commits to overcoming the integration barrier of foreign credential recognition.” “This does not lower Canadian standards in assessing foreign credentials, nor does it challenge provincial licensing bodies,” said Hammell. “Rather, it provides fair and transparent access to the professional job market and assessment process.” Hammell noted that the new program complements the recently announced provincial nominee program, part of B.C.’s health action plan, which is facilitating the immigration process for qualified foreign-trained nurses to fill vacancies in B.C.

CANCER RESEARCH CENTRE GETS KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING

VANCOUVER – Canada’s first fully integrated cancer research centre will be built at the B.C. Cancer Agency’s downtown Vancouver site, with $27.8 million from the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund, Premier Ujjal Dosanjh announced today. “Investing in health research better ensures the quality of health care for British Columbians,” said Dosanjh. “The B.C. Cancer Agency is a key partner in efforts to beat a disease that touches so many people’s lives, and this new research lab will help millions of people win their battle against cancer in the future.” Support for the $82-million project is also being provided by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the B.C. Cancer Agency. “Health research is essential to our health-care system because improvements in care depend on innovation and new knowledge,” added Dosanjh. “This investment will strengthen our system and complements new funding for health regions, for new equipment, to hire and train more doctors and nurses and to expand other research that will let our health-care professionals help more people.” The new centre will support a broad range of research programs and will house a major genome sequencing centre, continuing the work of the late Dr. Michael Smith. It will be built on West 10th Avenue, across the street from the agency’s primary treatment centre. “This project shows the huge impact the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund is making on research science in B.C.,” said Advanced Education Minister Cathy McGregor. “It also shows how the fund strengthens partnerships. An excellent collaboration between the agency and the University of B.C. was critical to making this project happen.” The non-profit Cancer Agency has a long-standing record of excellence in attracting donations for cancer research. Agency-sponsored research also has successfully translated into viable biotechnology businesses, spawning more than 13 spinoff companies that employ 250 people and generate $75 million in export activity. “Our current understanding of cancer has taken us as far as we can in our ability to control this disease: It is only through new knowledge generated by research that we will be able to prevent and control it effectively,” said Dr. Simon Sutcliffe, president and CEO of the B.C. Cancer Agency. “This new building truly is a joint project – one-third federal, one-third provincial and one-third thanks to public support. The provincial funding announced today will ensure the new cancer research centre will be built and that the people of B.C., and Canada, will benefit from earlier access to innovative treatments.” “This is an extraordinary investment that will position B.C. as a leader in cancer research, leading to discoveries that will be the basis for a cure for cancer,” said Indira Samarasekera, UBC’s vice-president of research. “The new research facility, which will include the genome sequencing centre, will be one of Michael Smith’s many legacies to the research community of the University of British Columbia and our partner, the B.C. Cancer Agency.” The new labs will have room for 40 full-time researchers and over 600 scientific and medical personnel, space that will allow the agency to increase its staff by over 250 full-time positions. The new building will have more than 20,000 square metres of space when completed. This will include eight major laboratories, as well as space for offices and administration. Demolition of the existing structure is expected to start later this year. The new building is expected to open in 2004.

SPECIAL WARRANT PROTECTS B.C. STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

VICTORIA – British Columbia’s student loan program will receive a special warrant of $80 million to ensure minimal impacts to student loan payments. “This special warrant is not due to overspending by the ministry,” said Advanced Education Minister Cathy McGregor. “It corrects a problem that arose as a result of the province having to move to take over financing of B.C. student loans from chartered banks as of Aug. 1, 2000.” At that time, an order-in-council – necessary to fulfill the conditions of Section 45 of the Financial Administration Act – was approved. However, the required appropriation itself was not put in place to cover the value of B.C. student loans. The special warrant corrects the oversight and provides funding to cover loans since that time and for the rest of this fiscal year. About 900 payments averaging $2,000 may have been delayed for two days. Most payments are made by electronic transfer, allowing deposits to resume as soon as possible. A processing delay of this length will probably not be noticed by most students, as the payments will still be made within the normal timelines. Last year Finance Minister Paul Ramsey tabled the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act, which provided for increased disclosure around the use of special warrants. The new law, which is also consistent with the Financial Administration Act, holds government to a higher standard of transparency if it uses special warrants. “Our government is committed, wherever possible, to using supplementary estimates rather than special warrants. We’ve demonstrated that commitment over the past year,” said Ramsey. “However, we’ve also made it very clear that we will provide for special warrants in exceptional circumstances. Correcting this problem to ensure B.C. students receive the loans they have qualified for is definitely one of those exceptional circumstances.”

William Mercer, an international human resources consultancy, today released its annual quality-of-life survey of the world's 200 leading cities. And Vancouver comes out on top., again (the 1999 Mercer survey voted Vancouver as the best place; in the world to live The Mercer survey is a comprehensive evaluation of the differences in quality of living in any two cities, based on detailed assessments of 39 key quality of living determinant 3. Highlights of the 2000 survey include: US and Australian cities score highest for recreation facilities Copenhagen. Oslo, Singapore, and Vancouver are top-of-world league for public transport and traffic Top cities for overall quality of life are Vancouver and Zurich.

Feb-23- VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s film and television production industry exceeded a billion dollars in economic activity in 2000 for the second consecutive year, Small Business, Tourism and Culture Minister Gerard Janssen announced today. A total of $1.18 billion was spent on 192 productions in the province last year, up from $1.07 billion spent in 1999 – an increase of over $100 million, or 10 per cent. Speaking at the Peace Arch Entertainment Group’s head office in Vancouver, Janssen said topping $1 billion for the second consecutive year reflects the strength of B.C.’s domestic film and television production industry. “The industry is still benefiting from the strategic advantages B.C. offers American productions, but it’s the stable growth of our domestic production that is so encouraging,” said Janssen. “Canadian productions accounted for almost $420 million in economic activity – up from $405 million last year.” A total of 108 Canadian productions were filmed in B.C. including 27 feature films; 11 television movies, mini-series and pilots; 21 television series, eight animations; and 41 documentaries. Janssen attributed the domestic stability to B.C.’s creative talent; expert crews; the commitment of B.C. producers, directors, actors and companies who have made the industry a success; provincial tax-credit programs that started in 1998; and training opportunities for young people wanting to enter the industry. “We have succeeded in developing the domestic film and television industry through partnerships among government, the film and television producers and the industry unions,” said Janssen. “Foreign-produced films remain important, but encouraging the growth of B.C.’s domestic industry is our priority.” Peace Arch Entertainment, founded 20 years ago by president Tim Gamble, has headquarters in Vancouver and produces Big Sound, the half-hour hit sitcom that airs on the Global Television Network. Gamble said B.C. is moving from relying upon providing services to American productions to producing content for North American and international markets. “We’re producing and distributing successful Canadian products out of Vancouver to markets all over the world. B.C. has become a reputable content producer in the industry.” Foreign activity accounted for $760 million of spending in British Columbia in 2000, up from $664 million a year earlier. Eighty-four productions were filmed here in 2000, up two from last year. This included 29 feature films; 37 television movies, miniseries, and pilots; and 15 television series. “Our government's goal is to keep up the momentum in growth, particularly in domestic productions,” Janssen said. “We'll continue to work with industry to ensure British Columbia remains the location of choice for film and television production.” The film industry directly employs about 35,000 people in British Columbia. Indirect jobs generated by the industry fuel the construction, tourism and small business sectors.

BRITISH COLUMBIA DONATES $300,000 TO AID EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

VANCOUVER - The B.C. government will donate $300,000 to support earthquake relief efforts as in El Salvador, Honduras and India, Premier Ujial Dosanjh said today. "The tragic loss of many lives in these earthquakes and the heroic actions during the rescue of survivors have touched the people of British Columbia," Dosanjh said.''Many British Columbians have been concerned for the safety of their families and friends affected by these natural disasters. To add to tie ongoing fund-raising efforts, the B.C. government is making a contribution on behalf of all of the people of our province." To aid survivors of die Jan. 26 earthquake centered in the Indian state of Gujarat, $250,' 100 will be given to the Gujarati Society of B.C. To aid survivors of the Jan.13 earthquake that shook El Salvador and Honduras, $50,OO0 will be given to Vancouver's Hispanic Catholic Mission. The size of each contribution reflects the relative damage caused by the two earthquakes.

"I know many in our province are working to collect and send money and supplies to these areas. I applaud and encourage these efforts to provide emergency relief in the form of food, shelter, clothing and medical aid to those in need," Dosanjh said.

P.Raniero Alessandrini And Deputy Premier Joy MacPhail
(Photo By Julio Cesar Lara)

B.C. TAKES ACTION TO CONSERVE ENERGY, FIND NEW SOURCES

SURREY – The provincial government is taking action to conserve energy in public facilities and will work with BC Hydro to expand the use of alternative energy in the future, Premier Ujjal Dosanjh and Environment, Lands and Parks Minister Ian Waddell announced today. The announcement was made at Kwantlen University College in Surrey, which will reduce energy use as a result of a retrofit under the Green Buildings BC program. “British Columbians enjoy some of the lowest electricity prices in North America, but with rising natural gas prices – and the energy crises we’ve seen elsewhere – it’s imperative we conserve and find alternatives to traditional energy sources,” Dosanjh said. “BC Hydro has a proud history of engineering solutions for the power needs of British Columbians,” Dosanjh added. “I am committed to making sure British Columbia never experiences the kind of crisis that has hit California. We will do that by keeping BC Hydro as a publicly owned Crown corporation and developing a long-term plan to reduce energy consumption and promote power supply alternatives. “Most British Columbians know of Hydro’s plans to meet 10 per cent of our new electrical needs through wind power, small hydro projects and other alternative forms of energy. I believe that goal is too modest. The minister responsible for Hydro and I will meet with the corporation to make plans to double the alternative portion of their new power generation.” The Green Buildings BC program supports green design in new public buildings and energy retrofits for schools, hospitals and other public facilities, leading to energy conservation, cost savings and fewer greenhouse gas emissions. The $1.38-million Kwantlen retrofit project will be complete by November and will help the college to use less energy and save money. “Our government is taking a leadership role in addressing the environmental and economic issues related to energy,” Waddell said. “In addition to the Green Buildings program, we have directed ministries and Crown corporations to reduce their energy use and their emissions through retrofits and fuel choices in government buildings and vehicles.” “We’ve begun to take important steps within government,” said Dosanjh. “But I know we can do more.”

LA NIÑA DE GUATEMALA

Vancouver- La niña Guatemalteca Valeria Morales Clavijo de 11 años de edad se encuentra en plena recuperación después de a ver sido sometida a una operación quirúrgica la semana pasada en el Hospital de niños de Vancouver.Valeria sufría de una parálisis parcial que le imposibilitaba caminar pero ahora su sueño se va a realizar para caminar por primera ves Gracias a la Fraternidad para ayudar a los niños de Guatemala y la Fundación de Anastasia de Vancouver el 13 de diciembre estas dos organizaciones trajeron a Valeria para su tratamiento. En conferencia de prensa la madre de la niña Sra. Pilar "dio las Gracias a los doctores que donaron su tiempo por hacer esta obra de caridad Dr. Richard Beauchamp, a los medios de comunicacion,y a la comunidad en general que nos han brindado su apoyo".

Fotos y texto por Julio Cesar Lara

PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE MINISTRY

THE HONOURABLE ROBERT G. THIBAULT Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Constituency: West Nova (Nova Scotia) Robert Thibault was first elected to the House of Commons in November, 2000. He has been active in municipal government, serving the District of Argyle as Clerk-Treasurer, and the region of Clare as an elected municipal councillor. Mr. Thibault has also been an involved member of his community. He is currently Chair of the Board of Governors of Université Sainte-Anne, and is a past president of a number of associations, including the Association of Municipal Administrators of the Acadian Federation of Nova Scotia and the Clare Chamber of Commerce. He has been a small business owner, and has worked as an economic advisor and regional coordinator for the Acadian Federation of Nova Scotia.

THE HONOURABLE REY PAGTAKHAN Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) Constituency: Winnipeg North-St. Paul (Manitoba) Dr. Rey Pagtakhan was first elected to the House of Commons in 1988. He has chaired the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Disabled Persons. From 1996 to 1998 he served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister. Dr. Pagtakhan graduated from the University of the Philippines and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Manitoba and at the Washington University Medical Centre. A professor of pediatrics and child health, Dr. Pagtakhan is a lung disease specialist and the former Director of the Manitoba Cystic Fibrosis Centre and President of the Manitoba Pediatric Society. Active in his community, he is a past President of the United Council of Filipino Associations in Canada, and has been Vice President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Ethnocultural Council. Dr. Pagtakhan was born in Manila in 1935. He and his wife, Gloria, have four sons.

THE CANADIAN MINISTRY (in order of precedence) The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien Prime Minister The Honourable Herbert Eser Gray Deputy Prime Minister The Honourable David Michael Collenette Minister of Transport The Honourable David Anderson Minister of the Environment The Honourable Ralph E. Goodale Minister of Natural Resources and Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board The Honourable Brian Tobin Minister of Industry The Honourable Sheila Copps Minister of Canadian Heritage The Honourable John Manley Minister of Foreign Affairs The Honourable Paul Martin Minister of Finance The Honourable Arthur C. Eggleton Minister of National Defence The Honourable Anne McLellan Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada The Honourable Allan Rock Minister of Health The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay Solicitor General of Canada The Honourable Alfonso Gagliano Minister of Public Works and Government Services The Honourable Lucienne Robillard President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Infrastructure The Honourable Martin Cauchon Minister of National Revenue and Secretary of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) The Honourable Jane Stewart Minister of Human Resources Development The Honourable Stéphane Dion President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs The Honourable Pierre Pettigrew Minister for International Trade The Honourable Don Boudria Leader of the Government in the House of Commons The Honourable Lyle Vanclief Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans The Honourable Ronald J. Duhamel Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification) (Francophonie) The Honourable Claudette Bradshaw Minister of Labour The Honourable Robert Daniel Nault Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development The Honourable Maria Minna Minister for International Cooperation The Honourable Elinor Caplan Minister of Citizenship and Immigration The Honourable Sharon Carstairs Leader of the Government in the Senate The Honourable Robert G. Thibault Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) The Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew Secretary of State (Children and Youth) The Honourable Hedy Fry Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women) The Honourable David Kilgour Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) The Honourable James Scott Peterson Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions) The Honourable Andrew Mitchell Secretary of State (Rural Development) (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario) The Honourable Gilbert Normand Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development) The Honourable Denis Coderre Secretary of State (Amateur Sport) The Honourable Rey Pagtakhan Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)

TEAM CANADA TO VISIT BEIJING, SHANGHAI AND HONG KONG IN FEBRUARY 2001

SFU Department of Women's Studies Writer's Series 2001 Presents: Anita Rau Badami Event: A Free Public Reading by Anita Rau Badami Date: Thursday, November 15, 2001 Time: 7 pm Venue: SFU Harbour Centre - Fletcher Challenge Theatre Admission: Free / Call 604.291.5100 to pre-register (seating is limited) The Event Novelist Anita Rau Badami is the next featured author in the Writer's Series 2001 presented by the Simon Fraser University Department of Women's Studies and the Ruth Wynn Woodward Endowed Professorship. The reading takes place Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 7 pm in the Fletcher Challenge Theatre at SFU Harbour Centre. Call 291-5100 to reserve your free seat. The Author Anita Rau Badami's best-selling second novel, The Hero's Walk, released by Knopf Canada in May of 2000, has just been published simultaneously in the U.S. and U.K. The novel won the regional commonwealth Prize for Best Book. Ms. Badami's acclaimed first novel, Tamarind Mem, was released simultaneously in Canada and India by Penguin in fall 1996 and became a Canadian bestseller with over 40,000 copioes having been sold here to date. It is scheduled for release in the U.S. in spring 2001. The SFU Women's Studies Department Writers' Series The SFU Department of Women's Studies Writer's Series 2001 holds free public readings at SFU Harbour Centre the third Thursday each month through November, 2001. The Readings are presented by the Department and the Ruth Wynn Woodward Endowed Professorship. These events are free but seats are limited and pre-registration is recommended. Call 604.291.5100 to reserve.

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Kokoro Dance Presents Crime Against Grace at the Powell Street Festival

Kokoro Dance presents a preview performance of Crime Against Grace at the Firehall Arts Centre (280 East Cordova Street) for the Powell Street Festival at 8 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2001.

Fratenity To Help Guatemalan Children 6th Anniversary Fund-Raising Party

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