August 2003
Canada's Anger Over Tehran's Handling of Zahra Kazemi's Death
Canada is upset with Iran's response to the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist. The Canadian Foreign Minister questions the accountability of the accused…
Wildfire in British Columbia, Canada - 2003-08-25
A wildfire in British Columbia has destroyed around 250 homes and displaced over 30,000 residents. The fire, ignited by lightning, has been fueled by strong…
Wildfire in Western Canada Forces Evacuation of Thirty Thousand People - 2003-08-24
A massive wildfire in Western Canada has led to the evacuation of 30,000 people and destroyed over 200 homes in Kelowna. The fire, which is…
Ohio State in the Midwestern United States Originates Power Outage - 2003-08-17
A research report has traced a significant power outage affecting eight U.S. states and Eastern Canada back to Ohio, specifically to failures in transformer motors…
Power Restored in Most Areas of the U.S. and Canada
Power has been restored in most regions of the U.S. and Canada, but some areas remain without electricity. Local officials are urging residents to conserve…
Power in Northeastern USA and Canada Slowly Restarts
A massive blackout affecting 50 million people in Northeastern USA and Canada is slowly being resolved, but many areas remain without power. Detroit and Michigan…
Power gradually returns to the Northeastern United States and Canada - 2003-08-15
A massive power outage affecting about 50 million people occurred in the Midwest, with power gradually returning to the Northeastern US and Canada. President Bush…
Power Outage Plunges Northeastern United States and Canada into Darkness - 2003-08-15
A massive power outage affected over 50 million people in the northeastern U.S. and Canada, disrupting essential services. President Bush confirmed there is no indication…
Duty-Free Purchases - 2003-08-14
The article clarifies misconceptions about duty-free shopping, explaining that items purchased in duty-free shops may still incur customs duties when brought back to one's home…