Canadians left scratching heads post G20
By John Liedtke
Lance Writer
July 13, 2010
Tens of thousands demonstrated at the G20 summit where world leaders met to discuss the economic prospects for the coming year.  Many interests were represented in the protests, ranging from socialists and feminists, to environmentalists and intellectuals alike.
The conference, which was heralded by the leaders as an overwhelming success, is being questioned by an overwhelming amount of Canadians.
Although the conference arguably places Toronto on the global map, the opposing view is that the $1 billion used for security was unnecessary considering the Pittsburgh conference in 2009 had an official price tag of only $18 million in security, and Seoul’s, which is set for 2011, has been established below the 2010 Toronto summit costs.
The peaceful protest quickly turned violent when two police vehicles were abandoned and then vandalized. The rubber bullets that were fired into protestors at Queens Park, the presence of tear gas equipped grenade launchers and LRADs (Long Range Acoustic Devices) caused people to question the expectations of the police.
The 1939 Public Works Act was amended by five members of Ontario Legislature, granting the Police overreaching power. This allowed authorities to arrest, search, seize, fine or detain any persons police felt intervention was necessary. >>
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Wild Windsor weather nothing to fear says David Phillips, Canada's leading climatologist
By Leanna Roy
News Editor
July 13, 2010
In light of Windsor's unstable weather patterns, a copy of the University of Windsor emergency procedures handbook has been circulating across campus to ensure the safety of staff and students.
 The handbook contains procedural information ranging from what to do in the case of a bomb threat to severe weather conditions.
However, according to Dave Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada's states that Canadians are far more cautious that they need to be.
"We have one of the safest, healthiest climates in the world. More people die falling out of bed than die from the effects of our weather," stated Phillips.
This summer in particular Windsor has been struck with some of the most extreme weather in decades according to Phillips.
So far we have seen multiple tornadoes, lightning storms lasting for hours and perhaps most unusually, an earthquake that was reportedly felt inside City Hall Square. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake, at a magnitude of 5.0, was felt across Ontario and Michigan. >>
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Canada's news anchor offers advice for cubs
By Leanna Roy
News Editor
July 13, 2010
Over 3,000 graduating students gathered in the St. Denis Centre to be honoured in the 2010 Spring Convocation where Peter Mansbridge and four other honorary degree recipients made an appearance.
UWindsor has recognized Mansbridge’s commitment to inform Canadians about their world and has received his second honorary degree without ever graduating from high school. He has conducted interviews with some of the most influential figures that exist today including Barack Obama, Wayne Gretzky and Margaret Thatcher.
It’s hard to believe that before he was one of the top names in journalism, Mansbridge worked as a baggage handler in Churchill, It was there his raw talent was first discovered while he was heard announcing flight times.
In an exclusive interview with The Lance, Mansbridge explained that the field of journalism isn’t for everyone. “You really have to love what you’re doing to be in this industry,” he stated.
As a young reporter, Mansbridge worked his way up the journalistic food chain from radio and television reporting, to anchor of CBC's the National. “Everybody wants my job right away, but it doesn’t work that way, you have to work your way up,” he explained.
As his career took off, technology was quickly evolving, which Mansbridge maintains was both good and bad for his role in the media. “You have to get everything right,” he stated “and you have little time to check facts. >>
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