Canada

Largest Amount Of Ecstasy Seized

Vicky Hunter - Aug 17, 2005 / 1:50 pm | Story: 11545

Alberta's new organized crime police unit has seized the largest amount of ecstasy in the province's history -- 213,000 tablets of the drug, with an estimated street value of $4.25 million. CBC News
The Prime Minister's Office says Michaëlle Jean is the victim of a smear campaign by separatists who fear a federalist Quebecer as governor general. Hardline sovereigntists have alleged that Jean and her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond have supported Quebec sovereignty. CBC News
Toronto police chief Bill Blair has said no to a controversial idea to curb gun violence in his city. It would allow police to randomly stop young black men. Blair called the proposal "inappropriate." CBC News
Ten firefighters from across Canada who died in the line of duty last year will be honoured in Ottawa on Sunday Sept 11 at 11 a.m. The second-annual fallen firefighters memorial will be held on Parliament Hill. CBC News
Nearly 25 per cent of Canadians who were considered to be alcohol dependent also struggled with depression, according to a Statistics Canada report released Wednesday. CTV News