Provincial justice ministers, who are gathered in Whitehorse, learned today, Nov. 9, that the federal government has agreed to Michael Baker's call for an immediate review of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

"I'm very encouraged that federal minister Irwin Cotler has agreed to review the issue of custody for out-of-control youth," said Mr. Baker. "There's an obvious shortcoming in the law that prevents judges from incarcerating youth who are a danger to themselves and others."

Liberal Energy Critic, Manning MacDonald, is not satisfied that government is doing all it can to help low-income Nova Scotians get through the winter. "Their current program, giving $250, won't even completely fill one tank with oil," said MacDonald. "And it's not fair that those who heat their homes with coal, wood or electricity can only apply for a $100 rebate, how are they supposed to pay to keep warm?"

Nov. 9 - Health Canada is warning consumers not to use certain weight loss products from China because they have been found to contain sibutramine, a prescription medication that should only be taken under medical supervision.

 None of these products are approved for sale in Canada, and so far have not been found on the Canadian market. While the Hong Kong Government has recalled these products, some might still be available on the market there. Canadians travelling to Asia are therefore warned against purchasing any of these products.

Halifax, N.S. - Liberal MLA, Keith Colwell, along with representatives from the neuro-surgical communit  and the Helmet Safety Action Committee (HSAC) say the provincial helmet laws in Nova Scotia do not go far enough to protect those who use bikes, skateboards, in-line skates, and scooters.

Situated on the Corner of Agricola and Young, the Bach café is run by a charming, middle aged, Korean couple. Note, that the term ‘run’ is used rather loosely in this context, since time - mimicking the waiter - seems to stand still when one enters through its doors.

After having seated oneself, the first thing one can’t help but notice is that the small cozy space is made even smaller and cosier by a  rather large and  important looking stack of stereo equipment and speakers that could easily have been sacrificed  to fit in an extra table or two.