WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: They want to learn how arctic wolves fare in winter Thanks to a satellite collar, two innovative scientists, and a blog, people can follow the travels of Brutus, the "North Pole wolf" as he leads his pack through the long arctic winter. In July the scientists, one from the United States, the other from Canada, put the satellite collar on Brutus, the leader of his wolf p  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Amnesty International issued the following news release: Gender discrimination, sexual violence and poverty are undermining global progress in tackling HIV/Aids, Amnesty International said on World Aids Day. Women are at greater risk of HIV infection and HIV has a particularly devastating impact on women and their families. Unless these gender disparities and their underlying causes are adequately addressed, efforts to reduce the spread of HIV and address its consequenc  more

ONTARIO, Canada, Dec. 1 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today reaffirmed Canada's commitment to strengthening the World Trade Organization in order to increase global trade. The announcement follows high-level talks in Geneva with his WTO counterparts from 152 countries. "As a trading nation, Canada has much to gain from participating in the the WTO, which  more

ONTARIO, Canada, Dec. 1 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), today issued the following statement congratulating the people of Honduras on the country's presidential and legislative elections last Sunday: "Canada congratulates the Honduran people for the relatively peaceful and orderly manner in which the country's elections were conducted. While Sunday's elections were not monitored by in  more

ONTARIO, Canada, Dec. 1 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement concerning the United States' announcement of measures to reinforce its engagement in Afghanistan, including the deployment of additional military and civilian resources: "Canada welcomes the additional military and civilian resources the United States will deploy to Afghanistan, particularly to the south. A  more

TORONTO, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Government of Canada is providing infrastructure funding for improvements at four national historic sites in Toronto, today announced Ms. Lois Brown, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada. Today's announcement is part of Canada's Economic Action Plan to stimulate Canada's economy during the gl  more

LONGUEUIL, Canada, Dec. 1 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut Robert Thirsk landed on the plains of Kazakhstan in a Russian Soyuz Capsule at 2:17 a.m. EST after completing an exceptional 188-day mission in space, of which 186 days were spent living and working onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Thirsk and his crewmates, Expedition 21 Commander European Space Agency Astronaut Frank De Winne and Russian cosmonaut Rom  more

HANSCOM AFB, Mass., Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Electronic Systems Center issued the following news release: Col. David Orr, 66th Air Base Wing commander talks with Barbara Casey (Grandmother Guiding Hawk) and Onkwe Tase, a Mohawk elder from the Yamachiche Reservation in Canada during the Native American Heritage luncheon at the Minuteman Club on Nov. 19. The event included displays, speakers, and heritage demonstrations. The event was part of Hanscom's Native American Heritage Month celebra  more

RESTON, Va., Nov. 25 -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine issued the following news release: When it comes to diagnosing pulmonary embolism--a sudden blockage in the lung artery that could be deadly if not treated--which technique is the most effective? Research published in the December issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM) suggests that a form of molecular imaging called single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), when combined with low-dose CT, may provide an accurate diagno  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper, D-Pa. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (PA-3) today urged the International Trade Commission (ITC) to support American workers and enforce trade laws undermining the tubular goods manufacturing industry in Western Pennsylvania. In testimony before the ITC today, Dahlkemper said that American workers and producers are suffering due to illegal dumping of subsidized oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from China  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection launched today an outreach campaign reminding travelers that they will need approved travel documents to enter the United States when returning from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative was implemented June 1 at land and sea ports of entry,   more

LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 30 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news release: The eclectic flute and percussion duo Due East will present a recital of new works for Bluegrass audiences at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the University of Kentucky Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall. This recital is free and open to the public. Due East brings deep musicianship and virtuosity to all that they play. In a single evening concert, they travel through the raw beauty of Brazi  more

ONTARIO, Canada, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Labour, tabled a Bill in the House of Commons entitled "An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of railway operations". This legislation will bring to an end the current strike affecting the Canadian National Railways (CN) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC). The Government reluctantly exercised this option to avoid disruption to   more

OTTAWA, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced the 2010-11 launch and official call for proposals for the Marquee Tourism Events Program, a Government of Canada initiative under Canada's Economic Action Plan. "This initiative has already had an impact on Canada's tourism industry," said Minister Clement. "Since the program was launched on April 6, 2009, it has contributed to the long-term gro  more

QUEBEC, Dec. 1 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, today announced the awarding of $300,000 in repayable funding to the firm Beton prefabrique du Quebec. Granted through the Community Economic Diversification Initiative - Vitality, this assistance will enable the startup to acquire the equipment it needs to launch its operations in Baie-Comeau. Requiring an overall investment of $3.5 mill  more

BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: Kelowna residents will soon see improvements to the Mission Creek Greenway, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan. Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna Lake Country, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced federal funding  more

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 1 -- The American Society for Quality issued the following news release: In spite of the current economic turmoil, there is positive news for the quality profession. According to ASQ's (American Society for Quality) Annual Salary Survey, the average quality job salary went up 3 percent from 2008 to 2009, to just under $84,000. Moreover, as in past surveys, the results show that respondents' salaries increase as their experience in the quality field increases: * Quality prof  more

VALPARAISO, Ind., Dec. 1 -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: One of the nation's premier Lutheran church musicians, Carl F. Schalk, will be awarded an honorary degree at Valparaiso University's mid-year commencement (http://www.valpo.edu/commencement) on Dec. 13. Ceremonies for approximately students expected to complete requirements for undergraduate, graduate and law degrees begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection (http://www.valpo.edu/chapel). Sch  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: This year, hundreds of thousands of women and pet dogs will undergo a hysterectomy and have their ovaries removed along with their uterus. Now, two independent research studies looking at longevity may challenge almost four decades of standard operating procedures used in women and in pets. Research published Tuesday (Dec. 1) shows female dogs that keep their ovaries longer also live longer. The study, exp  more

ONTARIO, Canada, Dec. 1 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will attend a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels from December 3 to 4, 2009. "I look forward to substantive discussions on NATO's efforts to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan and elsewhere beyond the Euro-Atlantic region," said Minister Cannon. "I also look forward to discussing the continued transfor  more

OTTAWA, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the nomination of the Honourable Tom Hockin as Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) representing the constituency of Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean. Mr. Hockin's nomination will now be subject to an election within the constituency. If he is elected, he would succeed Michael Horgan, who is now the Deputy Minister of Finance.  more

ONTARIO, Canada, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced the appointment of Carl Spencer to the Board of Directors of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Spencer to the FCC Board," said Minister Ritz. "With more than four decades in farming as well as experience in feeder cattle financing, farm organizations and public service, Mr. Spencer will no doubt help farmers  more

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 1 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news release: The Nature Conservancy today announced the acquisition of 466 acres at the summit of Little Yellow Mountain in Avery and Mitchell counties. At 5,504 feet, Little Yellow is one of the higher peaks in the Southern Appalachians. Its protection is a valuable addition to a large corridor of protected land in the Greater Roan Highlands, much of which is classified as nationally significant by the North Carolina Natu  more

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Nov. 30 -- Western Iowa Tech Community College issued the following news release: Internationally acclaimed opera singers Jane Bunnell and Marc Embree are the featured artists at a special concert, "A Musical Reflection - The Simple Beauty of Song," Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Large Lecture Hall at Western Iowa Tech Community College. The event is presented by WITCC's Institute for Lifelong Learning and Music Department. A limited number of tickets are available at $20 each   more

HALIFAX, Canada, Nov. 30 -- Nova Scotia Power issued the following news release: Nova Scotia Power has filed its 2009 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update with the Utility and Review Board (UARB). The IRP is a forecasting and planning tool used by NS Power to produce long-term plans for meeting the electricity requirements of Nova Scotians. The IRP also serves as a framework for the UARB and stakeholders to help them understand the future direction of NS Power. This filing is an update to th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release: WHAT: Photography exhibit WHO: Sponsored by the National Parks Conservation Association, the International League of Conservation Photographers, and Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester WHEN: December 1- 4, 2009 WHERE: The Russell Senate Office Building Rotunda, Constitution Avenue and Delaware Ave. NE, Washington, D.C. View stunning images of the Flathead River Valley, which spans G  more

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 1 -- The National Alcohol Beverage Control Association issued the following excerpt: Quebec will lower the legal blood-alcohol level for drivers from 0.08 per cent to 0.05 per cent, putting the province in line with the rest of Canada, Transport Minister Julie Boulet said Monday. Additional Info Read More... (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2009/11/30/quebec-alcohol-limit.html)  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa. (9th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Shuster today presented Vacuum Processes, Inc. of Everett with the U.S. Commercial Service's Export Achievement Award. The event took place at Vacuum Processes' facilities in Everett, PA. The Export Achievement Award recognizes U.S. companies that have made their first export sale or entered a new overseas market with the assistance from the U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Commer  more

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., Dec. 1 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news release: Theatre and dance students at Southeast Missouri State University got a taste of working with an internationally acclaimed stage director and choreographer last month when they auditioned for an upcoming performance of "Carousel." Broadway veteran Dennis Courtney of New York, N.Y., led auditions in November for "Carousel," which will be performed at the River Campus in February. Courtney p  more

OTTAWA, Dec. 1 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Government of Canada is expediting the processing of more than 400 applications in an effort to help victims of Typhoon Ketsana reunite with close family members who are Canadian citizens and permanent residents, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney said today. On September 26, 2009, Typhoon Ketsana hit the Philippines capital of Manila and other areas in the northern Philippine  more

OTTAWA, Nov. 29 - The government of Canada issued the following statement by Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Honourable James Moore: It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Gilles Carle, one of our greatest filmmakers. Gilles Carle's career spanned many decades and included several years at the National Film Board. He made more than 30 films of all genres, and his works include Les Plouffes and Maria Chapdelaine. He was a man of wide-ranging and pro  more

WORCESTER, Mass., Nov. 30 -- Clark University issued the following press release: Findings help convince Federal Judge to order grizzly relisting Colin S. Peacock of Tucson, Ariz., was one of 11 Clark University undergraduates who was awarded a Steinbrecher Fellowship to support his creative research project this summer and throughout the 2009-2010 academic year. Peacock is using his Steinbrecher Fellowship to study climate change and its effects on grizzly bear food sources. He spent t  more

OTTAWA, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today opened an online consultation to receive the comments of Canadians on the future of television. This consultation is part of the public hearing that will begin on December 7, 2009, in Gatineau, Que. The government has requested that the CRTC submit a report following the public hearing. The Canadian broadcasting system is evolving quick  more

OTTAWA, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: At the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and her husband, His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond, will undertake State visits to the United States of Mexico, from December 6 to 9, the Republic of Guatemala, from December 9 to 12, and the Republic of Costa Rica, from December 12 to 15, 2009. The Ministe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The United Fresh Produce Association issued the following news release: The United Fresh Research & Education Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2010 United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards Program (http://www.unitedfresh.org/programs/retail_manager_award). Established in 2005 by founding sponsor Ready Pac Foods, Inc., the program will honor 25 retail produce managers at the store level and include their corporate produce directors in formal recognition a  more

ONTARIO, Canada, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: Dr. Paul Corkum, this year's winner of the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering, will lead a new state-of-the-art laboratory in Ottawa that will be home to Canada's fastest X-ray laser flash. The announcement was made at the National Research Council by Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orleans, on behalf of Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear  more

PLATTEVILLE, Wis., Nov. 30 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: The Center for the Arts Performing Arts Series at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville will host Natalie MacMaster's Christmas in Cape Breton on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Richard and Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall of the CFA. MacMaster's violin performance amplifies the traditional East Coast sound of her home country, Canada, and the regional music style falls within the Celt  more

BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: An investigation carried out by Fisheries and Oceans Canada has resulted in fines for two Sidney women caught harvesting shellfish illegally. Anh A Tu and Thu Kui Tu pled guilty to harvesting clams from a contaminated area of Coles Bay Beach in Saanich Inlet that was closed to shellfish harvesting and were convicted May 11, 2009, in Victoria Provincial Court The women were each fined $1,000 and  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: They want to learn how arctic wolves fare in winter Thanks to a satellite collar, two innovative scientists, and a blog, people can follow the travels of Brutus, the "North Pole wolf" as he leads his pack through the long arctic winter. In July the scientists, one from the United States, the other from Canada, put the satellite collar on Brutus, the leader of his wolf p  more

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Library and information science students with access needs are encouraged to apply for the 2010 ASCLA Century Scholarship, a one-time $2,500 award funding necessary services or accommodations to enable the winner to complete a master's or doctoral program in the field. The scholarship is an initiative of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), the Library Service to Speci  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The American Association of Museums issued the following news release: Issues of ethnicity, immigration, assimilation and how America's museums need to find new ways of engaging a changing society will be explored in the second annual Center for the Future of Museums (CFM) lecture, December 9, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Canadian Embassy (501 Pennsylvania Ave. NW). The lecturer is noted author and Los Angeles Times columnist Gregory Rodriguez, one of America's foremost thi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- The office of Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., issued the following news release: Montana's senior U.S. Senator Max Baucus today applauded the beginning of construction on the Montana Alberta Tie Line. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of a Montana project that will create good-paying jobs in Montana and provide a boost for Montana's burgeoning alternative energy industry. The Montana Alberta Tie Line (MATL) will provide a pathway for wind energy produced in Montana an  more

ONTARIO, Canada, Dec. 1 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today reaffirmed Canada's commitment to strengthening the World Trade Organization in order to increase global trade. The announcement follows high-level talks in Geneva with his WTO counterparts from 152 countries. "As a trading nation, Canada has much to gain from participating in the the WTO, which  more

TORONTO, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Government of Canada is providing infrastructure funding for improvements at four national historic sites in Toronto, today announced Ms. Lois Brown, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada. Today's announcement is part of Canada's Economic Action Plan to stimulate Canada's economy during the gl  more

LONGUEUIL, Canada, Dec. 1 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut Robert Thirsk landed on the plains of Kazakhstan in a Russian Soyuz Capsule at 2:17 a.m. EST after completing an exceptional 188-day mission in space, of which 186 days were spent living and working onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Thirsk and his crewmates, Expedition 21 Commander European Space Agency Astronaut Frank De Winne and Russian cosmonaut Rom  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection launched today an outreach campaign reminding travelers that they will need approved travel documents to enter the United States when returning from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative was implemented June 1 at land and sea ports of entry,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The Recording Industry Association of America issued the following news release: It's been quite a year for Big Machine Records country sensation Taylor Swift. On the heels of her recent grand prize win as the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year, Swift received the most Gold & Platinum certifications of any artist in October, according to the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) monthly G&P count. Taylor's song "Love Story" sold more th  more

ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 26 -- Enel issued the following news release: Enel Green Power announced that its subsidiary Enel North America Inc has signed an agreement resulting in an equity investment and strategic partnership with Geronimo Wind Energy, LLC based in Minnesota. The two companies will cooperate in developing Geronimo's more than 4,000 megawatt (MW) pipeline of wind projects in the upper Midwest and potentially other regions of the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, E  more

ONTARIO, Canada, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: Today, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Labour, tabled a Bill in the House of Commons entitled "An Act to provide for the resumption and continuation of railway operations". This legislation will bring to an end the current strike affecting the Canadian National Railways (CN) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC). The Government reluctantly exercised this option to avoid disruption to   more

BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: Kelowna residents will soon see improvements to the Mission Creek Greenway, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan. Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna Lake Country, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced federal funding  more

NEWARK, Del., Dec. 1 -- The Produce Marketing Association issued the following news release: One year after the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) Steering Committee unveiled its action plan to enhance the produce industry's traceability capability, companies across the produce supply chain have the opportunity to share feedback via a new online survey. All industry members involved in the produce supply chain - from grower to retail and foodservice - are encouraged to participate in the o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The United Fresh Produce Association issued the following news release: One year after the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) Steering Committee unveiled its action plan to enhance the produce industry's traceability capability, companies across the produce supply chain have the opportunity to share feedback via a new online survey. All industry members involved in the produce supply chain" from grower to retail and foodservice" are encouraged to participate in the on  more

SKOWHEGAN, Maine, Dec. 1 -- University of Maine issued the following news release: The sixth annual Maple Grading School is scheduled for Thursday Dec. 3 and Friday Dec. 4 at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Somerset County office, 7 County Drive in Skowhegan. Maine will host this event for the first time. It brings together maple producers, bulk syrup buyers, state inspectors and others who might need to accurately grade maple syrup or judge maple products in a context setti  more

MISSOULA, Mont., Dec. 1 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Researchers at The University of Montana and University of Wyoming intend to use a hot-water drill to plant multiple sensors below the Greenland ice sheet to better understand how water affects movement of the vast icy mass. UM geoscientist Joel Harper, the lead investigator on the project, said the drilling will start next June and take three annual seasons to complete. "These sensors at the bed of   more

OTTAWA, Dec. 1 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Government of Canada is expediting the processing of more than 400 applications in an effort to help victims of Typhoon Ketsana reunite with close family members who are Canadian citizens and permanent residents, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney said today. On September 26, 2009, Typhoon Ketsana hit the Philippines capital of Manila and other areas in the northern Philippine  more

OTTAWA, Nov. 29 - The government of Canada issued the following statement by Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Honourable James Moore: It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Gilles Carle, one of our greatest filmmakers. Gilles Carle's career spanned many decades and included several years at the National Film Board. He made more than 30 films of all genres, and his works include Les Plouffes and Maria Chapdelaine. He was a man of wide-ranging and pro  more

OTTAWA, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today opened an online consultation to receive the comments of Canadians on the future of television. This consultation is part of the public hearing that will begin on December 7, 2009, in Gatineau, Que. The government has requested that the CRTC submit a report following the public hearing. The Canadian broadcasting system is evolving quick  more

OTTAWA, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: At the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and her husband, His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond, will undertake State visits to the United States of Mexico, from December 6 to 9, the Republic of Guatemala, from December 9 to 12, and the Republic of Costa Rica, from December 12 to 15, 2009. The Ministe  more

BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada, Nov. 30 - The government of Canada issued the following news release: An investigation carried out by Fisheries and Oceans Canada has resulted in fines for two Sidney women caught harvesting shellfish illegally. Anh A Tu and Thu Kui Tu pled guilty to harvesting clams from a contaminated area of Coles Bay Beach in Saanich Inlet that was closed to shellfish harvesting and were convicted May 11, 2009, in Victoria Provincial Court The women were each fined $1,000 and  more