Vander Zalm Dept: The former judge and former premier - the respected and honoured jurist Ted Hughes and the charismatic and populist politician William Vander Zalm - their skin the colour of parchment, their ancient feud still vivid and sanguine, according to Vancouver Sun. Like aging boxers in their respective corners, they sat in B.C. Supreme Court facing one final round, one last heavy-weight battle over reputation and history, prompted by the 2008 publication of Vander Zalm's self-penned vanity book, William Vander Zalm - For The People, which sold fewer than 1,500 copies and the old men sat at opposite ends of the front row in the courtroom public gallery, their wives beside them, nine empty seats and a 20-year-old grudge between. Not a glance would pass between the silver-haired paladins, let alone a word. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Population Figures Dept: Statistics Canada will release the population and dwelling counts for the country, provinces and municipalities, based on what Canadians reported on 2011 census forms, updating the 2006 information, according to The Chronicle Herald. Every census, this is something we all struggle against, said Storring and the rollout of the quinquennial collection of census data starts today with population figures, and a provincial economist is sounding a note of caution. But Thomas Storring, the provincial Finance Department s director of economics and statistics, said that is not the same as population estimates used by most economists and planners. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Individual Dept: The Supreme Court began hearing arguments Wednesday over whether non-disclosure should be a potential crime, even in cases where transmission is unlikely, according to CTV. If an individual has HIV and doesn't tell a partner, they could be found guilty of aggravated assault or even attempted murder and canada's top court is taking on a high-stakes debate on whether people with HIV are obligated to tell sexual partners about the condition. Under current law, it's possible for someone with HIV to be criminally charged if they don't tell a sexual partner about the virus. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Immigrant Smuggling Dept: Officials were investigating the capsizing of an over-loaded immigrant smuggling boat that killed 18 people and rescue teams were searching for 20 or more people missing off the coast. A rusting vessel with about 60 people aboard bound for Puerto Rico capsized in the Bay of Samana, naval officials said. Dominican authorities said 19 passengers were rescued and were ad-mitted to a medical centre with injuries. div (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Exchange District National Historic Site Dept: Mike Aporius / St. Charles Hotel Enlarge Image, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Back in 2008, the owners of two century-old hotels on pedestrian-friendly Albert Street announced plans to convert their heritage properties into boutique hotels befitting the entrance to the Exchange District National Historic Site and mike Deal / Royal Albert Arms MIKE DEAL / Enlarge Image MIKE DEAL / ILLUSTRATION Downtown-revitalization advocates lament the derelict heritage buildings on pedestrian-friendly Albert Street, on a block that serves as the entrance to the Exchange District. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Conservative Government Dept: The order represents a reversal of policy for the Conservative government, which once insisted the Canadian Security Intelligence Service would discard information if there was any inkling it might be tainted, according to The Chronicle Herald. A copy of the two-page December 2010 directive was obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act and oTTAWA The federal government has directed Canada s spy agency to use information that may have been extracted through torture in cases where public safety is at stake. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews has quietly told CSIS the government now expects the spy service to make the protection of life and property its overriding priority. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Zebunesa Sadiq Dept: The cause of the Winnipeg fire that claimed five members of Hamid Farooq's family is officially undetermined, but the question remains whether their deaths were preventable, says a man who works with newcomers to Canada, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Hoorya Sadiq Enlarge Image LEFT: Fayza Peyawary from left , Zebunesa Sadiq, Aliza Sadiq and Hamid Farooq ABOVE: Hoorya Sadiq "In many cultures, we try to help ourself," said Shoaib Ebadi, who attended the memorial service last week for the family from Pakistan. Enlarge Image (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Citizenship Oath Ceremony Dept: It's almost impossible for those born in Canada to imagine the dreams, the hopes, the struggles and the hard work it takes to become a Canadian citizen, according to Winnipeg Free Press. "Let's do it. We can fake the Oath," reads an email from a sunmedia.ca address and the federal immigration ministry's decision to fake a citizenship oath ceremony at the Sun TV studios using bureaucrats as stand-ins is either awful judgment or outright sacrilege, depending on your point of view. One would think of all the people out there, immigration ministerial staff would understand the gravity of a swearing-in ceremony -- that final moment officially welcoming immigrants into the fold. Apparently not. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Unemployment And Underemployment Dept: Unemployment and underemployment among immigrants is worse than ever, the report says, but Ottawa could easily fix the problem, according to The Chronicle Herald. As of yet, no major country has been able to stake this claim. OTTAWA CP The federal government could put the equivalent of 370,000 more people to work if it tweaked the immigration system to focus on the long-term needs of the job market, says a new report by Toronto-Dominion Bank. We would gain a major competitive advantage if this country were recognized around the world as one where all migrants are successful in being able to practise their own trade and raise their standard of living, said chief economist Craig Alexander. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Dept: A flatbed truck and a 2007 GMC Savanna passenger van collided shortly before 5 p.m. Monday northeast of Stratford, Ont., police said, according to CTV. Ontario's transportation minister appealed for patience while police investigate and police and EMS workers who were on the scene after a collision that killed 10 migrant workers and one truck driver said Tuesday it was "amazing" and a "miracle" that three people survived. The van required a Class F licence because it had more than 10 seats. The OPP says they have yet to determine the driver of the vehicle. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.