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Hustler's woman
behind the porn

Hustler Canada's head honcho talks about her job, Sheila Copps, and being a mother.

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Sniping the snipers
Locating the source of sniper fire is crucial to the safety of ground troops. Canada has created a new device to do the job.

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New laws old news
for tired truckers

Plans to legally allow truckers more time behind the wheel won't make a difference, teamsters say. It's already happening now anyway.

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Students tread
global waters

Canada has launched the AQUAtox 2000 project, where students in about 50 schools worldwide test their water supplies for toxicity and pollution. Results will be posted on the Internet in the hopes of prompting developing countries to clean up their water supplies.

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We don't need no
(private) education

Former UBC president David Strangway hasn't yet figured out a name for his new venture - Canada's first secular, private university. Who cares, his critics say. He should figure out a reason for the university first.

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