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            <title>DIR09-250: 31 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Prime Minister seeks to prorogue Parliament until March; New Brunswick announces pilot projects to control snow and ice on highways; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:27:43 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-249: 30 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Extreme weather closes government offices in P.E.I.; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:09:58 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-248: 29 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Public Safety Minister Van Loan and Transport Minister Baird comment on Northwest Flight 253 incident; Transport Canada implements new airport security measures; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:19:29 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-247: 24 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: BlackBerry outage affects smart phone e-mail service; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:47:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-246: 23 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain processed meat products due to Listeria; Route 1 One Mile House interchange construction continues in Saint John; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:22:12 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-245: 22 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for salami product due to Listeria; Construction starts on the Sheppard East light rail project in Toronto; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:38:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-244: 21 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Adobe delays patch release for PDF vulnerability; Firefox 3.5.6 patches critical security holes; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:14:52 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-243: 18 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Government of Canada invests in Saskatchewan biofuels; Governments of Canada and Ontario invest in forest sector in northern Ontario; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:33:21 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-242: 17 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Adobe PDF at risk from zero-day vulnerability; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:15:18 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-241: 16 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain ham sausages due to Listeria
New contracts awarded for continuing construction on the Welsford–Nerepis Bypass in New Brunswick; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:32:14 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-240: 15 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Contract awarded for next Kicking Horse Canyon Highway Project in B.C.; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-240-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:02:04 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-239: 14 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; CCIRC releases advisory AV09-052: Symantec VERITAS VRTSweb multiple vulnerabilities; Websites hit by new SQL injection attack; Construction begins on SFU-Surrey expansion in B.C.; Parkland campus in Manitoba begins $3.5-million expansion; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:52:11 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-238: 11 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Microsoft patch fixes two zero-day vulnerabilities; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for Heinz baby cereal due to Ochratoxin A; B.C. and Canada invest in new ferry terminal at Klemtu; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:00:34 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-237: 10 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC releases advisory AV09-051: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player and AIR; Microsoft patch fixes two zero-day vulnerabilities; Greengate Power Corporation announces the Government of Canada&apos;s contribution to Alberta&apos;s largest wind energy project; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:50:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-236: 9 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Prime Minister announces G-20 leaders will meet in Toronto in 2010; Government of Canada invests in clean energy for First Nations communities; Solar technologies help build Ontario&apos;s green economy; Evacuated families return after train derailment in Spy Hill, Saskatchewan; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 12:11:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-235: 8 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Prime Minister announces G-20 leaders will meet in Toronto in 2010; Government of Canada invests in clean energy for First Nations communities; Solar technologies help build Ontario&apos;s green economy; Evacuated families return after train derailment in Spy Hill, Saskatchewan; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:16:36 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-234: 7 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: State of emergency called after train derailment; CFIA issues expanded Health Hazard Alert for certain cream cheese products due to Salmonella; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Highway twinning project in Alberta; Canada increases support to disaster victims of Hurricane Ida in El Salvador; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:20:15 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-233: 4 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for meal replacement shake due to Bacillus Cereus; Alberta supports residents and municipalities impacted by rainstorm; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Manitoba&apos;s highway infrastructure to be strengthened in 2010; Expert Review Panel releases report on medical isotope production; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:40:25 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-232: 3 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC releases advisory AV09-049: Vulnerabilities in the PDF distiller of the BlackBerry Attachment Service; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain cream cheese products due to Salmonella; McAfee reports on riskiest and safest Internet domains; B.C. completes highway safety upgrades; Cyber tracking.</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-232-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:56:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-231: 2 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Alberta announces funding for clean burning coal sector; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:47:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-230: 1 December 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New Brunswick opens new bridge project; Microsoft releases information on password attacks; Cyber tracking.</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-230-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:38:55 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-229: 30 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Government of Canada introduces legislation to fight cross-border crime on shared waterways; CN Rail workers on strike across Canada; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain watermelons from Mexico due to possible Salmonella contamination; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:16:53 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-228: 27 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Low-cost device could detect H1N1 and other diseases; Saskatchewan completes review of EMS and air medical services; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-228-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:11:06 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-227: 26 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canada and U.S. Governments strengthen biometric information sharing for refugee claimants; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain NutriSystem food products due to possible Salmonella contamination; Saskatchewan public safety radio network made more affordable for users; Canadian Standards Association announces North America’s first pipeline security standard; Cyber tracking.</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:22:22 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-226: 25 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Public Safety Canada and U.S. Department of Homeland Security announce initiatives to combat common threats and to expedite travel and trade; CCIRC releases advisory AV09-048: VMware vCenter and ESX updates, and vMA patch release; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; More flooding likely on the way for B.C.; New carbon capture pipeline announced in Alberta; Cyber tracking.</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-226-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:20:30 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-225: 24 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC releases advisory AV09-047: HP Operations Manager Flaw Lets Remote Users Access the System; Microsoft issues security advisory on Internet Explorer vulnerability; Government of Ontario launches website for tracking infrastructure projects; Enhanced security scanners planned for airports; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-225-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:21:10 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-224: 23 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: More provinces announce expanded H1N1 vaccine eligibility; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Vancouver Island flooding: Evacuees return home, B.C. approves disaster assistance; Train derailment in Quebec causes service disruptions; Symantec releases report on 2010 cyber security trends to watch; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:08:03 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-223: 20 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Computer glitch disrupts U.S. flights; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; More provinces announce expanded H1N1 vaccine eligibility; Whitehorse begins planning for integrated emergency response facility; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-223-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-222: 19 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Alberta announces expansion of eligibility for H1N1 vaccination; Saskatchewan announces 2010 highway infrastructure projects; Local P.E.I. fire hall receives infrastructure funding; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-222-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:58:44 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-221: 18 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Health Canada releases two health advisories for federal workers; Earthquake off the coast of B.C.; State of emergency rescinded in Courtenay, B.C.; Cyber tracking.</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-221-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:54:21 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-220: 17 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: RCMP Commissioner elected to INTERPOL; Flood warnings and power outages in B.C.; New Brunswick opens the Walker Brook Bridge; Adobe Flash vulnerability puts users and websites at risk</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-220-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:49:37 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-219: 16 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC releases advisory AV09-046: McAfee NSM cross-site scripting and security bypass vulnerabilities; Health Canada approves Canadian unadjuvanted H1N1 vaccine; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain smoked salmon products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-219-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:47:54 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-218: 13 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; PHAC updates recommendations on H1N1 vaccine for children; Nova Scotia installs largest in-stream tidal energy device in North America; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-218-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:24:44 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-217: 12 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC releases advisory AV09-045: Microsoft Security Bulletin for the Month of November; Governments of Canada and Ontario invest in policing infrastructure for First Nations communities; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-217-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:06:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-216: 10 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Nova Scotia expands H1N1 vaccine eligibility; Federal, New Brunswick governments invest $7 million in manufacturing sector; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-216-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:54:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-215: 9 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Health Canada and Assembly of First Nations co-host H1N1 Virtual Summit; Governments of Canada and Quebec open newly constructed stretch of highway; Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia jointly invest in highways and bridges; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:58:25 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-214: 6 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-044: Adobe Shockwave Player Multiple Code Execution Vulnerabilities; Storm causes power outage in Fraser Valley, B.C.; Health Canada advises public not to purchase unauthorized H1N1 products; Health Canada advises not to consume Chaotic Beverages brands; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:22:25 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-213: 5 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC releases two advisories:  AV09-042 and AV09-043; New Brunswick Chief Medical Officer of Health issues H1N1 flu virus update; Maintenance work on Whitehorse dam causes major power outage; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-213-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:19:50 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-212: 4 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: 2010 Toronto capital budget will focus on transit, roads and infrastructure</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-212-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:49:11 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-211: 3 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: First responders to participate in Olympic security Exercise GOLD in Vancouver; Biodiesel fuel now mandated in Manitoba</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-211-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:42:53 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-210: 2 November 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Final Olympic security exercise “Gold” underway; New Brunswick Public Health Services following cases of E. coli in Fredericton; Quebec invests $20.4 million for Outaouais region’s health and social services infrastructure; Quebec and Canada invest $21 million for Montérégie region’s Cégep infrastructure; More than 13,000 homes in New Brunswick hit with power outages; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:54:50 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-209: 30 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Government of Canada updates travel guidance for H1N1 flu precautions; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; New Brunswick and Quebec unveil proposal for major agreement on energy; P.E.I. completes community infrastructure upgrades; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-209-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-209-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:39:38 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-208: 29 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC releases advisory AV09-041: VMware Directory Traversal and Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities; Government of Canada provides travel guidance to reduce spread of H1N1; Flu-shot clinics struggle to keep up with demand; Newfoundland purchases new waterbomber aircraft; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-208-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-208-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:28:57 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-207: 28 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Yukon confirms first H1N1 flu hospitalization in the territory; Nova Scotia signs protocol to share health care providers across the province during declared emergencies; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-207-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-207-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:28:34 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-206: 27 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Canada works with Australia to ensure delivery of additional unadjuvanted H1N1 vaccine to pregnant women; Yukon contributes $25,000 to Canadian Red Cross for Asia Pacific disaster relief; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-206-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-206-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:06:54 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-205: 26 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canada enters second wave of H1N1 flu; United States declares H1N1 flu outbreak a national emergency; Ontario sends H1N1 vaccine shipment to health units as clinics begin October 26; New Brunswick receives joint funding for road, water, wastewater infrastructure; Canada and Manitoba invest in Trans-Canada Highway; Governments of Canada and Quebec invest in highway infrastructure; Governments of Canada and B.C. open new Pitt River Bridge project; Canada and New Brunswick begin construction on major bypass project; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-205-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-205-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:34:40 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-204: 23 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Governments of Nunavut and Northwest Territories announce H1N1 flu immunization roll-out; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Government of Canada invests in Newfoundland port facility; New Brunswick announces energy infrastructure investment funding; P.E.I. invests in upgrades to local fire hall; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-204-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-204-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:35:10 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-203: 22 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Health Canada approves H1N1 flu virus vaccine for Canadians; Provincial health authorities confirm timing for H1N1 vaccination; B.C. pharmacists to give injections for vaccines; B.C. completes testing for tsunami notification system; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for Classic Canadian Wild Sockeye Salmon products due to Listeria; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-203-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-203-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:29:34 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-202: 21 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Government of Canada coordinates port security exercise in Halifax; CCIRC releases four cyber security advisories; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; H1N1 flu infection found in an Ontario turkey flock; Saskatchewan announces details of provincial H1N1 immunization plans; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-202-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-202-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:54:53 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-201: 20 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Two million doses of H1N1 vaccine shipped to the provinces; Nova Scotia establishes the province’s first infection control centre; Governments of Canada and New Brunswick launch new roadway project; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-201-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-201-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:03:01 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-200: 19 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Canada and Saskatchewan fund wastewater infrastructure project; Manitoba moves forward with new rules for livestock waste management; Canada and New Brunswick invest in Doaktown water infrastructure project; Canada and Nova Scotia invest in infrastructure improvement projects; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-200-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-200-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:54:43 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-199: 16 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; New Brunswick Chief Medical Officer of Health issues H1N1 flu virus update; Québec Minister of Health and Social Services announces provincial H1N1 self-care guide; Québec residents evacuated due to toxic vapours; B.C. receives investment funding for roadway infrastructure improvements; Saskatchewan opens the Last Mountain Railway; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-199-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-199-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:39:30 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-198: 15 October 2009</title>
            <description>PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Wastewater treatment infrastructure funded in B.C.; Alberta expands clean coal energy sector; Quebec announces infrastructure investments for the Bas-Saint-Laurent region; Wastewater treatment infrastructure funded in P.E.I.; Canadians will receive H1N1 shots faster than other countries; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-198-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-198-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:09:42 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-197: 14 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC releases advisory AV09-036: Microsoft Security Bulletin for the Month of October; CCIRC releases advisory AV09-035: Security Updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Canada and P.E.I. celebrate highway infrastructure improvements; Prime Minister announces funding for Vancouver South Shore Trade Area; P.E.I. hosts 2009 Atlantic 911 Conference</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-197-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-197-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:32:06 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-196: 13 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. and Washington State partner on cross-border opportunities; New study reveals younger women hit hard by H1N1 virus; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-196-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-196-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:36:02 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-195: 9 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Power outages in Nova Scotia affected more than 2,500 customers; Investment of $865 million in Alberta for carbon capture and storage; Ontario invests $10 million for new wing at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-195-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-195-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:23:49 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-194: 8 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canada on track to make H1N1 virus vaccine available for early November; P.E.I. completes expansion of Cancer Treatment Centre; Quebec invests $15.4 million for Côte-Nord region’s health and social services infrastructure</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-194-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-194-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:29:55 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-193: 7 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC releases advisory AV09-034: BlackBerry devices - vulnerability in built-in browsers; Government of New Brunswick to provide $6.6 million to the Université de Moncton for expansion of medical-training rooms; Quebec invests $60.2 million in Montérégie region’s health infrastructure; CFIA launches national standard for poultry producers</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-193-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-193-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:39:14 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-192: 6 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Phishing scheme targets Windows Live Hotmail; Federal government and New Brunswick to invest in clean water infrastructure for Greater Moncton; McClintock River Bridge reconstruction completed in Yukon; Northwest Territories opens new Kakisa River Bridge; P.E.I. completes the replacement of the Dunedin Bridge; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-192-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-192-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:11:11 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-191: 5 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New Brunswick invests in establishment of an integrated breast health centre; Federal and Quebec governments invest in infrastructure projects; Federal and Saskatchewan governments invest in mining technology centre; H1N1 flu virus: provinces looking for non-practicing and retired nurses; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-191-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-191-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 5 Oct 2009 11:50:21 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-190: 2 October 2009</title>
            <description>Alberta announces regular flu and H1N1 vaccine programs; Nunavut launches H1N1 website and announces vaccine plans; New Brunswick invests $1 million in Atlantic Cancer Research Institute; PHAC closes investigation of listeriosis cases in several provinces; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-190-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-190-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:22:59 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-189: 1 October 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canada tables Canada-U.S. framework on integrated cross -border maritime law enforcement operations; New communications tower planned for Acadian Peninsula; New Brunswick finalizes damage assessments for tropical storm Danny; Manitoba parents to receive enhanced communications on school absenteeism; Environmental activists target Alberta oil sands development; Canada pledges support in response to tropical storms in southeast Asia; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-189-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-189-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:41:10 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-188: 30 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-033: Snort Rule Set Reorganization on 2 October 2009; New Brunswick regions receive road and highway infrastructure investments; Manitoba launches modified seasonal flu campaign; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-188-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-188-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:13:08 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-187: 29 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Prince Edward Island announces plans for seasonal and H1N1 vaccines; B.C. announces vaccination program; New regulations proposed to improve marine safety and security; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-187-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-187-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:12:13 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-186: 28 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; Akwesasne First Nation to set up international checkpoint at Cornwall Island; New identity cards being developed for First Nations to cross Canada U.S. border; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-186-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-186-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:47:37 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-185: 25 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; Ontario government announces H1N1 and seasonal vaccine programs; U.S. Border Services resumes surveillance equipment testing along the Canada U.S. border; New cases of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-185-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-185-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:39:35 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-184: 24 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: First responders training at Canadian Emergency Management College; Federal government introduces proposed regulations to expand marine safety and security; B.C. forest fires: Update; Federal and Saskatchewan governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; P.E.I. to follow federal H1N1 vaccine guidelines; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-184-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-184-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:06:43 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-183: 23 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-032: IBM WebSphere MQ security bulletin; Federal government issues travel warning for travellers to India; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Manitoba issues pandemic prevention and patient care guide; Manitoba health officials confirm first West Nile virus in provincial resident; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-183-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-183-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:16:40 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-182: 22 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New television campaign to promote H1N1 infection prevention; PHAC investigating Listeria monocytogenes cases in several provinces; B.C. forest fires: Update; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investments for infrastructure projects; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-182-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-182-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:04:23 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-181: 21 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government and Assembly of First Nations working on pandemic planning efforts; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Ontario border crossing station temporarily closed; Manitoba launches public awareness campaign to ban hand held communication devices while driving; Saskatchewan expands faster wireless network; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain bunched fresh spinach products due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-181-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-181-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:50:05 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-180: 18 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. government funds public safety initiatives; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure project; Provincial and territorial health ministers meet to review pandemic plans and other health issues; Quebec government to offer free H1N1 vaccine to all residents; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-180-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-180-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:30:42 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-179: 17 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: PHAC releases guidance on H1N1 influenza vaccine priority list; Saskatchewan government releases updated pandemic preparedness plan; Manitoba government offers assistance to minimize potential flood damage; Health and safety tips now available as podcast series; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-179-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-179-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:38:27 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-178: 16 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure project; Recreational boaters must now obtain operating card; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; New Brunswick government invests in H1N1 vaccine program; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-178-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-178-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:43:38 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-177: 15 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Evacuation order ends in Toronto neighbourhood; Transport Canada considering exclusion zones along major waterways; B.C. forest fires: Update; Vaccine supplier releases initial test results for H1N1 inoculation; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-177-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-177-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:19:59 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-176: 14 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Pipeline explosion in northern Ontario; Federal and New Brunswick governments announce joint investments for infrastructure projects; Federal government invests in food safety infrastructure; Ontario government orders supply of H1N1 vaccine; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-176-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-176-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:59:51 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-175: 11 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government to assist with flood damage cost in Nova Scotia; B.C. forest fires: Update; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure project; Federal and New Brunswick governments announce joint investment for infrastructure project; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Health officials issue H1N1 guidelines for greater protection against H1N1; Saskatchewan health officials confirm first West Nile virus in provincial resident; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-175-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-175-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:57:46 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-174: 10 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government upgrades CFIA laboratories; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure project; Privacy Commissioners urge caution on expanded surveillance plan; Climate experts urge the establishment of a national climate action centre; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-174-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-174-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:42:28 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-173: 9 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-031: Microsoft security bulletins for the month of September; B.C. forest fires: Update; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Manitoba health officials prepare for possible influenza pandemic; Federal and New Brunswick governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-173-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-173-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:27:46 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-172: 8 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; Air travellers no longer required to remove footwear at airport security points; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure project; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain deli meat products due to Listeria: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-172-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-172-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:44:25 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-171: 4 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; Federal government invests in Ontario First Nations firefighting equipment; U.S. border officials begin construction on surveillance towers along Canada-U.S. border; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain green onion products due to Salmonella; Ontario health officials prepared for possible influenza pandemic; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-171-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-171-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2009 11:17:04 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-170: 3 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government announces purchase of new coast guard vessels; Federal and Alberta governments announce joint investment for road and rail safety; Saskatchewan health officials prepare for possible influenza pandemic; Privacy officials to meet in St. John’s; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-170-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-170-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:11:38 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-169: 2 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; Federal government invests in First Nations and Inuit health units; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain deli meat products due to Listeria: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-169-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-169-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:15:12 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-168: 1 September 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; Federal and New Brunswick governments announce joint investment for infrastructure project; Alberta health officials confirm first West Nile virus in provincial resident; New cases of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-168-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-168-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:47:15 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-167: 31 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: At risk groups obtain federal funding for greater security; Tropical Storm Danny brings heavy rains and power outages to Maritimes; B.C. forest fires: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain deli meat products due to Listeria: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-167-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-167-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:22:55 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-166: 28 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Weather officials tracking Tropical Storm Danny: Update; Privacy Commissioner satisfied with social web networking site’s privacy practices and policies; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Federal government increases funding for H1N1 flu virus vaccine; B.C. forest fires: Update; Saskatchewan expands faster wireless network; Cybertracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-166-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-166-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:50:45 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-165: 27 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Weather officials tracking Tropical Storm Danny; Full ferry services to resume between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland: Update; B.C. health officials confirm first West Nile virus in provincial resident; Federal and New Brunswick governments announce joint investment for infrastructure project; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain sprouts products due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-165-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-165-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:26:59 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-164: 26 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Full ferry services to resume between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland; B.C. forest fires: Update; Federal and New Brunswick governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain sprout product due to Salmonella; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain deli meat products due to Listera; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-164-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-164-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:01:42 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-163: 25 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Hurricane / Tropical Storm Bill causes Atlantic provinces: Update; Alberta sends more firefighters to B.C.; Permanent resident card has new look and enhanced security features; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure project; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-163-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-163-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:11:23 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-162: 24 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Hurricane / Tropical Storm Bill passes through Atlantic provinces; End of emergency status in southern Ontario town; B.C. forest fires: Update; Federal government announces international initiative to prevent immigration fraud; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-162-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-162-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:02:47 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-161: 21 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Severe storms in southern Ontario cause power outages; Weather officials tracking Hurricane Bill in Atlantic: Update; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-161-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-161-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:31:02 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-160: 20 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Weather officials tracking Hurricane Bill in Atlantic: Update; Government of P.E.I. issues hurricane/tropical storm preparedness information; Health officials issue H1N1 guidelines for education institutions and daycares; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain sprout products due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-160-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-160-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:37:29 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-159: 19 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; Weather officials tracking Hurricane Bill in Atlantic: Update; Social Web networking group Facebook in discussion with Privacy Commissioner; Federal and New Brunswick governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-159-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-159-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:32:35 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-158: 18 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; Further medical isotopes shortage expected; Weather officials tracking Hurricane Bill in Atlantic; Federal and New Brunswick governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-158-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-158-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:28:02 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-157: 17 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; Industrial fire in B.C. forces evacuations; Federal and New Brunswick governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-157-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-157-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:50:47 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-156: 14 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; New U.S. airport security rules to require more personal information: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain green onions due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-156-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-156-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:16:50 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-155: 13 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. forest fires: Update; Isotope reactor closed down until spring 2010; Governments of Canada and New Brunswick invest in Minto infrastructure project; Changes to Manitoba regulations will improve antiviral administration; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-155-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-155-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:30:56 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-154: 12 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-029: Microsoft security bulletins for the month of August; More fire evacuees return home in B.C.; Severe thunderstorms cause power outages in southern Ontario: Update; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; New cases of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-154-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-154-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:50:49 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-153: 11 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Some fire evacuees return home in B.C.; Severe thunderstorms cause power outages in southern Ontario: Update; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; High-speed Internet service network grows on P.E.I.; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-153-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-153-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:33:51 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-152: 10 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Fire crews continue to battle blazes in B.C.; Severe thunderstorms cause power outages in southern Ontario; Quebec government grants funds for tornado damages; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain onion and onion mixed sprouts due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-152-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-152-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:55:16 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-151: 7 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Evacuation orders rescinded for some residents in B.C.: Update; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; Most west Quebec residents have power restored two days after tornado; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; Federal and New Brunswick governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-151-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-151-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 7 Aug 2009 11:42:57 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-150: 6 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Evacuation orders rescinded for some residents in B.C.: Update; Provincial and international fire crews join firefighters in B.C.; West Quebec residents still without power; Federal and Quebec governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-150-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-150-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:54:25 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-149: 5 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Severe thunderstorm generates tornado in West Quebec; Evacuation orders remain in B.C.; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated deaths; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; US cyber-security acting director steps down; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-149-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-149-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:34:41 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-148: 4 August 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-028: Critical update for Adobe Flash Player; Evacuation orders issued for residents in B.C.; Manitoba sends firefighters to assist in B.C.; Alberta government issues new guidelines for taser use; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain wiener products due to Listera; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-148-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-148-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:04:53 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-147: 31 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Fires forces evacuations in the Whistler region of B.C.; Federal government announces investment for internet access for rural regions across the country; Federal and Ontario governments invest in broadband network expansion project; Emergency firefighter training underway in B.C.; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated death; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-147-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-147-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:36:09 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-146: 30 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-027: Denial of Service vulnerability in ISC BIND 9; CCIRC issues advisory AV09-026: Out of Schedule Microsoft Security Bulletin – Critical Vulnerabilities; Evacuation orders rescinded for residents in B.C.; Federal government releases guidance on H1N1 infection prevention and control measures; Emergency firefighter training underway in B.C.; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-146-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-146-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:44:32 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-145: 29 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Toronto Hydro customer database compromised; More evacuation orders issued for residents in B.C.; State of emergency remains in Ottawa valley; Further medical isotopes shortage expected in Quebec; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated death; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-145-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-145-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:20:43 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-144: 28 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal and international security officials participate in terrorist attack exercise; Local state of emergency for areas of Eastern Ontario; Evacuation orders still in place for some B.C. residents; National passenger rail service resumes: Update; CFIA brings modifications to managing cases of the pandemic H1N1 virus in swine; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-144-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-144-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:22:20 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-143: 27 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: More fire evacuation orders issued for B.C. residents: Update; National passenger rail service resumes; U.S. Border Services launches new surveillance equipment along the Canada-U.S. border; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-143-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-143-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:19:22 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-142: 24 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: More fire evacuation orders issued for B.C. residents: Update; National passenger rail service disrupted because of labour dispute; Commission of Inquiry releases phase one report into Taser use in B.C.; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated death; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-142-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-142-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:54:06 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-141: 23 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: More fire evacuation orders issued for B.C. residents; Federal and Saskatchewan governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain romaine lettuce due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-141-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-141-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:43:38 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-140: 22 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. wildfires being contained while some evacuees return home; Emergency firefighter training underway in B.C.: Update; PHAC releases surveillance update for H1N1 flu virus associated death; Federal government releases investigative review of listeriosis outbreak; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-140-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-140-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:25:37 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-139: 21 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Major wildfires force evacuations in B.C.: Update; Federal government purchases land for new border crossing station; Russia lifts restrictions on Canadian pork products: Update; P.E.I. invests in municipal safety; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-139-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-139-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:53:50 -0400</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-138: 20 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Major wildfires force evacuations in B.C.; WHO bring changes to H1N1 infection reporting practice; PHAC releases new guidelines for H1N1 flu virus reporting; Federal government to assist with flood cost in Manitoba; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-138-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-138-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:42:50 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-137: 17 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-025: Microsoft Security Bulletins for the Month of July; RCMP confirms receipt of letters related to B.C. pipeline explosions; Privacy Commissioner recommends steps to protect user privacy information for social Web networking site; Federal and Newfoundland and Labrador governments announce joint investments for infrastructure projects; Emergency firefighter training underway in B.C.; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-137-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-137-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:21:43 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-136: 16 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; Federal and Newfoundland and Labrador governments joint investments for infrastructure projects; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-136-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-136-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:47:14 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-135: 15 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Ontario government warns of further medical isotopes shortage; Health officials to prioritize distribution of H1N1 vaccine; Canadian Coast Guard releases action plan to change some rescue practices; Saskatchewan expands high speed Internet network; Highway reopened in Quebec; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-135-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-135-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:42:51 -0400</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-134: 14 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; CBSA opens temporary border station at Cornwall port of entry; Federal and Newfoundland and Labrador governments joint investments for infrastructure projects; Highway partially reopened in Quebec; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-134-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-134-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:52:23 -0400</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-133: 13 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government to assist Yukon with flood damages costs; New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; CBSA opens temporary border station at Cornwall port of entry; Landslide causes partial road closure in Quebec; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-133-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-133-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:53:46 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-132: 10 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government warns of medical isotopes shortage; Delayed flight carrying isotopes causes cancellation of medical tests; U.S. border guards allowing some people to cross at Cornwall border point; Heavy rainfall causes damage to Winnipeg area hospital; Fire on freight car causes road closures; Cyber attacks continue on U.S. government websites; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-132-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-132-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:01:40 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-131: 9 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government to assist Nunavut with flood damages costs; New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; Novel non-pandemic influenza A virus detected in Saskatchewan: Update; Nuclear reactor to stay idle longer than anticipated: Update; Cyber attack on Alberta Health Services network; Cyber attack targets U.S. and South Korean government websites; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain dry milk products due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-131-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-131-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:50:44 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-130: 8 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Nuclear reactor to stay idle longer than anticipated; U.S. border patrol completes testing of unmanned aircraft along Canadian border; B.C. begins construction of wildfire coordination centre; Novel non-pandemic influenza A virus detected in Saskatchewan; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-130-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-130-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:05:41 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-129: 7 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government approves new source for medical isotopes; EnCana continues repairs to pipeline in northern B.C.; Government of Manitoba announces funding for victims of spring flooding; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-129-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-129-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 10:46:42 -0400</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-128: 6 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: RCMP confirms new explosion against EnCana pipeline in northern B.C.; New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Russia lifts restrictions on Canadian pork products; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-128-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:28:46 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-127: 3 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: RCMP confirms explosion against EnCana pipeline in northern B.C.; CFIA issues; Health Hazard Alert for certain beef products due to E. coli contamination: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-127-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-127-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:10:10 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-126: 2 July 2009</title>
            <description>Items: RCMP investigates explosion on a gas pipeline site in B.C.; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain beef products due to E. coli contamination; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; New cases of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-126-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-126-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:38:12 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-125: 30 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Fire compromises telephone services in Manitoba; Rain and lower temperatures help control forest fires in Northern Quebec; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-125-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-125-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:48:11 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-124: 29 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; Flood advisory issued for parts of Manitoba; New Brunswick municipalities sign emergency procedures reciprocal agreement; Identity theft among fastest-growing crime in Canada; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-124-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-124-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:35:45 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-123: 26 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Tornado in southern Ontario; Lightning strikes impede fire fighting in northern Quebec; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-123-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-123-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-122: 25 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; Manitoba First Nations declare state of emergency for H1N1 flu pandemic; New website for workplace health and safety information launched; Stolen Alberta health group laptops not encrypted; U.S. Department of Defense data found on discarded hard drive; U.S. military to create cyber command group; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-122-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-122-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:55:55 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-121: 24 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New law to curb airport smuggling and security risks; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Manitoba improves severe weather warning program; U.S. to abandon spy-satellite program; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-121-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-121-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:18:55 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-120: 23 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; B.C. wildfire now under control; Alberta wildfires now under control; Prime Minister appoints interim Information Commissioner; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain salad green products due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-120-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-120-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:04:57 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-119: 22 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Fire crews gain greater control of wildfires in B.C.: Update; U.S. border patrol test new unmanned aircraft along Canadian border; Université de Montréal researchers profile identity thieves; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain deli products due to Listeria monocytogenes; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-119-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-119-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:23:43 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-118: 19 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Canada-U.S. border station on Cornwall Island remains closed; Fire crews contain majority of wildfires in Alberta; Ontario government sends fire crews and equipment to B.C. and Alberta; Cyber security conference to be held in Calgary; New legislation in effect for dangerous goods transport; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-118-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-118-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:36:24 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-117: 18 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Canada-U.S. border station on Cornwall Island remains closed; Fire crews contain majority of wildfires in Alberta; Ontario government sends fire crews and equipment to B.C. and Alberta; Cyber security conference to be held in Calgary; New legislation in effect for dangerous goods transport; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-117-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-117-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:04:17 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-116: 17 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Fire crews gain greater control of wildfires in B.C.; Highway reopens in Alberta; Federal government announces funding for medical isotopes; Government of Ontario announces funding for alternative diagnostics to medical isotopes; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-116-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-116-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:12:05 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-115: 16 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Federal government announces new sources of medical isotopes; Forest fires force major highway closure in Alberta; Federal government and New Brunswick invest in highway infrastructure projects; Volcanic eruption could ground Asia-bound flights from Vancouver; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-115-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-115-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:36:21 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-114: 15 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; Canada-U.S. border station reopened on Cornwall Island; U.S. to increase number of border guards along Canada U.S. border; Some evacuated residents from forest fire in B.C. return home; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for apricot kernels product due to possible cyanide poisoning; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-114-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-114-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:34:19 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-113: 12 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: WHO raises influenza pandemic alert to Phase 6; Canada responds to the H1N1 flu virus pandemic level; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; U.S. Secretary of State to visit Canada; Firefighters battle wildfires in B.C.: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-113-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-113-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:59:07 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-112: 11 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-024: Security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat; New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; B.C. government appoints new Public Safety minister and Attorney General; Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in B.C.; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-112-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-112-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:40:29 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-111: 10 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-023: Microsoft Security Bulletins for the Month of June; WHO may increase the phase of alert to pandemic level for H1N1 flu virus; Federal officials to collect biometric data for foreign visitors; B.C. forest fires force residents from their homes: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-111-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-111-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:29:09 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-110: 9 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; Alberta farmer culls entire swine herd infected with H1N1 flu virus; New Brunswick releases schedule for high-speed Internet deployment to rural areas; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain peanut products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-110-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-110-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:13:22 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-109: 8 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Canada-U.S. border station closed on Cornwall Island: Update; B.C. forest fires force residents from their homes: Update; Province of New Brunswick approves assistance for flood victims; Saskatchewan and Ontario receive joint federal-provincial investment funding for infrastructure; Northern Manitoba and Quebec First Nations passenger railways receive federal government investment funding; Government of Canada announces funding for H1N1 research; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-109-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-109-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:42:08 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-108: 5 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Canada-U.S. border station closed on Cornwall Island: Update; Northern BC wildfire closes Alaska-Yukon highway; Joint Federal-Provincial Infrastructure Investments for Prince Edward Island; Destroyed beaver dams blamed for train derailment in Ottawa; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-108-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-108-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:08:03 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-107: 4 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; Canada-U.S. border station closed on Cornwall Island: Update; New CSIS Director appointed by Prime Minister; State of emergency in the rural Saskatchewan municipalities ended; Federal government mandates public transit work-rest rules; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-107-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-107-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:03:44 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-106: 3 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Minister of Public Safety announces legislation to allow victims of terrorism to sue perpetrators and supporters of terrorism; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Canada-U.S. border station closed on Cornwall Island: Update; B.C. forest fires force residents from their homes; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-106-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-106-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:22:46 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-105: 2 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; New rules at U.S. border entry points now in effect: Update; Canada-U.S. border station closed on Cornwall Island: Update; RCMP to test M26 model conducted energy weapons; U.S. announces appointments for cyber security posts; New firefighter mobile command post for P.E.I. North Shore communities; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-105-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-105-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:48:01 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-104: 1 June 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; New rules at U.S. border entry points now in effect; Canada-U.S. border station closed on Cornwall Island; B.C. evacuated residents return home after forest fire contained; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for Tehina Real Mediterranean product due to Salmonella; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-104-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-104-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:40:10 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-103: 29 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-022: Vulnerabilities in the PDF distiller of the BlackBerry Attachment Service; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Bomb threat disrupts transit system in Montréal; Bus passengers in Alberta - B.C. urged to be tested for possible tuberculosis exposure; B.C. fire crews helping fight wildfire activity in Alaska; Cyber Tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-103-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-103-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 11:30:17 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-102: 28 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canada and U.S. to work together on shared border issues; New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; NRU reactor could be offline for much longer than originally anticipated: Update; Cyber breach at Quebec universities; New cases of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-102-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-102-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30:32 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-101: 27 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canada and U.S. sign cross border agreement for joint law enforcement teams; Border officials to be lenient at start of new entry requirements; Federal and Saskatchewan governments announce joint infrastructure projects investment; New Brunswick government offers technological upgrade to search and rescue teams; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-101-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-101-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:32:33 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-100: 26 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Government of Canada condemns North Korea nuclear test; New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Poisonous substance stolen from researchers; New U.K. migrant worker rules bar Canadian musicians from entry into country; Alberta Privacy Commissioner investigating theft of laptop containing sensitive information; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-100-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-100-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 11:34:44 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-099: 25 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canada and U.S. to hold first formal high-level border meeting: Update; New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Nova Scotia issues extreme fire condition warning; Federal and Manitoba governments invest in community infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain peanut products due to Salmonella: Update; New cases of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-099-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-099-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 12:14:33 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-098: 22 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Federal and Alberta governments invest in community infrastructure projects; NRU reactor could be offline for much longer than originally anticipated; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-098-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-098-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 11:12:50 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-097: 21 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canada and U.S. to hold first formal high-level border meeting; New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Passport applicants warned to watch for identity theft; New emergency and trauma centre announced for Halifax region; Federal government invests in bridge infrastructure project in Quebec; New U.S. customs requirements for private aircraft travel; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-097-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-097-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 12:06:55 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-096: 20 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; CFIA decodes genetic makeup of H1N1 in swine; No danger to public from leak of heavy water within nuclear reactor; Federal and Alberta governments invest in public transit infrastructure project; Canada rated world’s most energy-secure country; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-096-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-096-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 11:14:30 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-095: 19 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Health Canada and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announce a voluntary computer product recall; Helicopter flights resume off the coast of Newfoundland; CFIA confirms case of BSE in Alberta; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-095-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-095-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 11:41:13 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-094: 15 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Pathology report inconclusive about role of H1N1 flu virus in Alberta woman&apos;s death; Federal government invests in communications security infrastructure; Major highway in Manitoba closed; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-094-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-094-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 11:12:08 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-093: 14 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-021: Update to address vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat; New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; U.S. customs officer detains Canadian researcher at border crossing: Update; Change of leadership at Canada Command; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-093-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-093-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 11:18:32 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-092: 13 May 2009</title>
            <description>CCIRC issues advisory AV09-020: Microsoft Security Bulletins for the Month of May; New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; U.S. customs officer detains Canadian researcher at border crossing; Auditor General tables 2009 Spring Report; Federal government invests in rail safety improvement; Federal government invests in policing projects for New Brunswick; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-092-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-092-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 11:28:10 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-091: 12 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Manitoba officials inspect roads after flood water recedes; Federal and Newfoundland and Labrador governments announce joint investment in infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain peanut products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-091-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-091-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 11:07:29 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-090: 11 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Limited cull eases overcrowding at quarantined Alberta swine farm; Several travel companies suspend trips to Mexico: Update; Border officers to begin carrying firearms; Mechanical problem suspends ferry service in B.C.; Hackers have accessed U.S. Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control system; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-090-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-090-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 11:41:10 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-089: 8 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Federal government invests in bridge rehabilitation projects; Alberta government issues fire ban for provincial parks; New Brunswick reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies; Landslide threat in Daniel’s Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-089-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-089-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 11:22:13 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-088: 7 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 Flu Virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of influenza H1N1 flu virus: Update; National Microbiology Laboratory decodes genetic makeup of H1N1 flu virus; North American governments emphasize that H1N1 flu virus is not spread by food; Federal government announces security enhancements for the Windsor-Detroit secure rail corridor; Vietnam confirms new fatality from H5N1 infection; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-088-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-088-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2009 11:19:42 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-087: 6 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of H1N1 flu virus: Update; Canadian students quarantined in China: Update; Federal government invests in aviation security; Federal government launches online survey in effort to prevent fraud and other wrongdoing; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-087-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-087-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2009 11:39:01 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-086: 5 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 Flu Virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of influenza A (H1N1): Update; Canadian students quarantined in China; Alberta to improve their emergency warning system; Forest fire forces evacuations in B.C.: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-086-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-086-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 11:38:12 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-085: 4 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of H1N1 Flu Virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO confirms new cases of influenza A (H1N1); CFIA and government of Alberta investigating potential presence of H1N1 Flu Virus in swine herd; Forest fires force evacuations in B.C.; Brush fires force evacuations in Nova Scotia: Update; Public Safety Minister launches Emergency Preparedness Week 2009; Travel restrictions eased for ambulatory transport at Canada-U.S. border; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-085-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-085-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2009 12:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-084: 1 May 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Brush fires force evacuations in Nova Scotia; New cases of H1N1 Flu Virus confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO raises level of influenza pandemic alert: Update; B.C. school closed after a student was diagnosed H1N1; Federal and Alberta governments invest in public transit projects; Saskatchewan expands high speed Internet network; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain meat products due to Listeria monocytogenes: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-084-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-084-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2009 11:41:26 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-083: 30 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of human swine influenza confirmed in Canada: Update; WHO raises level of influenza pandemic alert; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms first fatality; Canada to provide laboratory testing for Mexican viral samples; Health inspectors enhance pork inspections; Saskatchewan improves digital cellular services to First Nation community; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain meat products due to Listeria monocytogenes; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-083-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-083-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:21:06 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-082: 29 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New cases of human swine influenza confirmed in Canada; Several travel companies suspend trips to Mexico; B.C. appoints new Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; Ontario enhanced drivers’ licences delayed; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-082-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-082-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:39:25 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-081: 28 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Human swine influenza outbreak; WHO raises level of influenza pandemic alert; Federal government provides funding for hazardous material training program; Privacy Commissioner warns of security concerns during economic downturn; Conficker malware slowly being activated; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain meat products due to Listeria monocytogenes; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-081-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-081-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:23:02 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-080: 27 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Human swine influenza cases confirmed in Canada; Major storm causes power outages in the Ottawa area; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-080-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-080-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:24:23 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-079: 24 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: SRI and swine flu outbreaks in Mexico and U.S.; Manitoba officials maintain flood watch; Alberta releases taser testing results; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-079-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-079-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:59:59 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-078: 23 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Manitoba officials maintain flood watch; U.S. Custom and Border Patrol invests in new border stations; Nova Scotia Auditor General identifies vulnerabilities in government IT systems; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-078-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-078-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:00:44 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-077: 22 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues update to advisory AV09-001: Vulnerabilities in the BlackBerry Enterprise Server PDF distiller; Manitoba officials maintain flood watch; Older U.S. NEXUS cards to be deactivated; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain herb products due to Salmonella; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-077-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-077-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:36:13 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-076: 21 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Manitoba officials maintain flood watch; Highjacked CanJet passengers return home; New cases of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-076-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-076-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:07:53 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-075: 20 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canadian aircraft highjacked in Jamaica; Manitoba officials maintain flood watch; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella: Update; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-075-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-075-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:47:01 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-074: 17 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Manitoba officials maintain flood watch; Federal government and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in infrastructure project; Government of Alberta invests in road infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-074-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-074-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:14:08 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-073: 16 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-019: Oracle Critical Patch Update – April 2009; Manitoba officials maintain flood watch; New Brunswick announces beginning of forest fire season; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-073-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-073-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:38:47 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-072: 15 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-018: Microsoft Security Bulletins for the Month of April; CCIRC issues advisory AV09-017: VMware Critical Updates and Vulnerabilities; Manitoba officials maintain flood watch; Manitoba invests in new ambulances; Transport Canada and RCMP establish agreement to improve airport security; Federal government and P.E.I. invest in infrastructure project; Head of Canadian Security Intelligence Service to retire; U.S. Department of Homeland Security official to visit Canada-U.S. border operations; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-072-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-072-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:22:54 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-071: 14 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Manitobans evacuated because of flooding; Drowning and evacuations from Manitoba flooding; RCMP to screen airports and marine ports personnel; Microsoft issues biannual security report; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-071-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-071-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:54:17 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-070: 9 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Manitoba Red River Floodway gates raised; Flooding from ice jams causes road closures in New Brunswick; Federal government invests in projects to increase national safety and security; Federal and Nova Scotia governments invest in infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain herb products due to Salmonella; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain ground beef due to E. coli: Update; New cases of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt and Vietnam; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-070-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-070-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:34:56 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-069: 8 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Manitoba officials maintain watch along the Red River; Preventative road closures in Manitoba because of possible flooding; Flooding from ice jams cause road closures in New Brunswick; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain ground beef due to E. coli; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-069-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-069-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2009 11:48:18 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-068: 7 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Ice jams cause evacuations in some areas of New Brunswick; Manitoba officials maintain watch along the Red River; B.C. enhanced driver’s licence now available; Mount Redoubt alert level downgraded; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-068-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-068-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:06:56 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-067: 6 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Vital infrastructure projects completed at B.C. Lower Mainland border crossing stations; RCMP shuts down a web page for supporting banned terrorist group; Flooding brings evacuations to regions of Quebec; Unmanned aircraft to patrol Ontario-Michigan border; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-067-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-067-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:52:57 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-066: 3 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. government invests in road infrastructure project; B.C. reports on first round of Taser testing; Winnipeg prepares for possible flooding from the Red River; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-066-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-066-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2009 10:48:50 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-065: 2 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government takes action to further protect air travelers; U.S. border officials to erect surveillance technology along the Canada-U.S. border; U.S. Senate studying legislation for greater control over cyber security; Some evacuated residents of the Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation return home; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-065-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-065-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2009 12:38:18 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-064: 1 April 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government re-introduces legislation to fight identity theft; Auditor General tables progress status report into passport services and national security; New Brunswick cancels EDL program; Manitoba officials maintain vigilance along the Red River; Saskatchewan volunteer firefighter and first responder vehicles allowed emergency status; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain Smoked Salmon and Grav-lox products due to Listeria; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain pistachio products due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-064-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-064-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 11:48:59 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-063: 31 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government moves to expand publicly funded border services at airports; Manitoba officials maintain vigilance along the Red River; Manitoba Health warns potential flood victims to be prepared; U.S. Department of Homeland Security releases detection tool to fight Conficker worm; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-063-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-063-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:34:54 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-062: 30 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-016: Cisco Update – Bundled release to address multiple vulnerabilities; CCIRC issues advisory AV09-015: Sun Java JDK/JRE multiple vulnerabilities; Canadian researchers uncover cyber espionage network; Officials and volunteers continue to prepare for flooding in Manitoba; Residents of Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation evacuated due to flooding in Manitoba: Update; Federal and B.C. governments invest in transit infrastructure project; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-062-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-062-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:36:07 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-061: 27 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government to share cost for damages sustained during flooding in New Brunswick; Residents of Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation evacuated due to flooding in Manitoba; Ice jams and flooding threaten homes in parts of Manitoba; Federal government restricts access to areas around the St. Andrews Lock and Dam at Lockport, Manitoba; Ontario government announces investment for infrastructure projects; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-061-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-061-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:47:36 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-060: 26 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AL09-003: Conficker worm; Computer security group launches strategy to block Conficker worm; State of emergency declared for communities in Manitoba; Manitoba Chief Medical Officer of Health provides advice on flooding and well water safety; Federal government invests in Canada-U.S cross-border bridge improvement; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-060-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-060-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:27:03 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-059: 25 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Saskatchewan cancels EDL program; B.C. communities to receive funding to improve public safety; Manitoba Highways Department imposes road closures; Manitoba issues update to spring flood outlook; Federal and New Brunswick governments invest in infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; WHO releases latest version of avian influenza report: Timeline of major events; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-059-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-059-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:29:15 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-058: 24 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government to share cost for damages sustained during windstorm and extensive flooding; Manitoba issues update to spring flood outlook; Federal and New Brunswick governments invest in infrastructure projects; Transport Canada proposes changes to aviation regulation to improve air traveller safety; Volcanic eruption in Alaska; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain beef salami products due to Listeria; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-058-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-058-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:19:23 -0400</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-057: 23 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Manitoba prepared for flood season; Federal and B.C. governments invest in transit infrastructure project; Federal and New Brunswick governments invest in infrastructure project; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-057-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-057-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:49:37 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-056: 20 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Transportation Safety Board continues investigation into helicopter crash; Montréal student helps to prevent a school attack in the United Kingdom; Federal government and New Brunswick governments invest in infrastructure project; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for luncheon meat kits and wieners due to tampering: Update; Avian influenza in B.C. poultry operation: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-056-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-056-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:08:12 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-055: 19 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Public Safety Minister meets with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary; Federal and B.C. governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; Government of Saskatchewan announces major investment for highways and infrastructure projects; CFIA Issues Health Hazard Alert for luncheon meat kits and wieners due to tampering; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-055-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-055-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:43:35 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-054: 18 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Manitoba Water Stewardship warns of significant flooding season; Federal and Saskatchewan governments announce joint investment for infrastructure projects; B.C. government announces funding for infrastructure projects across the province; Transportation Safety Board recovers data recorders from downed helicopter; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-054-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-054-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:51:43 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-053: 17 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Public Safety Minister meets with U.S. officials to discuss security issues; Recovery operation for the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter continues off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador: Update; Quebec government launches enhanced driver’s licence program; RCMP set up shredder vehicle in Charlottetown to highlight fraud awareness month; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; PHAC issues final update for 2008 Listeria monocytogenes outbreak; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-053-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-053-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:46:15 -0400</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-052: 16 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Recovery operation for the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter continues off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador; Government of Nova Scotia invests in provincial highway improvement projects; Federal and P.E.I. governments announce joint investments for infrastructure projects; Saskatchewan expands wireless service to rural area; Avian influenza in B.C. poultry operation: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-052-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-052-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:51:03 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-051: 13 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Public Safety Canada issues information note warning against fraudulent government emails and websites; Major search and rescue operation continues off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador; Health Canada launches marketing campaign to increase reporting of adverse reactions to health products; Federal and B.C. governments announce joint highway infrastructure projects; Saskatchewan expands wireless service to rural area; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-051-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-051-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:06:38 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-050: 12 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-014: Vulnerability in Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9 and earlier versions, Canadian Coast Guard issues public safety warning for ice breaking exercises, Federal government proposes enhancements to public transit safety legislation, New U.S. airport security rules to require more personal information, CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain ground beef due to E. coli, CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update, Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-050-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-050-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:39:15 -0400</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-049: 11 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-013: Microsoft Security Bulletins for March; Software security firm warns of malware variant; Saskatchewan brings enhancements to cellular services; Nova Scotia reminds homeowners to prepare for the forest fire season; New Brunswick purchases new ferry vessel; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-049-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-049-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:55:32 -0400</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-048: 10 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Quebec invests in high-speed Internet access projects; Federal and New Brunswick governments invest in wastewater infrastructure project; Saskatchewan launches consumer protection campaign; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-048-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-048-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:13:50 -0400</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-047: 9 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal and Alberta governments announce joint highway infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain ground veal due to E. coli; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain fresh cheese products due to Listeria; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; CFIA issues Public Safety Alert because of stolen repackaged chicken product; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-047-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-047-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 11:37:19 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-046: 6 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canada and Australia sign agreement to help combat money laundering and terrorist financing; U.S. CBP postpones installation of radioactive detection equipment at Canada U.S. border; B.C. government invests in highway infrastructure project; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-046-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-046-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:40:25 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-045: 5 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government reminds citizens of upcoming requirement at U.S. border entry points; Severe storm brings power outages in parts of New Brunswick; Ontario issues list of banned pesticide products; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-045-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-045-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:11:33 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-044: 4 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government invests in science and technology projects for national safety and security; Severe weather conditions cause flooding and power outages in parts of Nova Scotia; FCAC reminds consumers to protect themselves from fraud; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-044-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-044-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2009 12:05:52 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-043: 3 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Public Safety Canada launches new emergency preparedness campaign; Competition Bureau launches fraud prevention month; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-043-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-043-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2009 10:49:53 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-042: 2 March 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New Brunswick announces joint federal-provincial funding for infrastructure projects; B.C. announces joint federal-provincial funding for infrastructure projects; Avian influenza in B.C. poultry operation: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-042-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-042-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:47:58 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-041: 27 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: U.S. completes criteria for WHTI implementation; International organization praises Canada’s disaster readiness; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Vietnam confirms new fatality from H5N1 infection; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-041-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-041-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:43:54 -0500</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-040: 26 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-012: Adobe Flash Player Multiple Vulnerabilities; Saskatchewan invests in provincial transportation infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain basil leaf products due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-040-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-040-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:16:52 -0500</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-039: 25 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government invest in causeway bridge infrastructure; Quebec government installs traffic surveillance equipment for greater road safety; Ferry service restored in the Gaspé region of Quebec; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for chicken and chunky ham salad products due to Listeria; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain type of wiener products due to Listeria; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-039-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-039-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:41:32 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-038: 24 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Major snowstorm causes road and school closures in eastern parts of Quebec; Calgary police force launches online safety week; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Vietnam confirms new fatality from H5N1 infection; WHO releases latest version of avian influenza report: Timeline of major events; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-038-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-038-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:58:21 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-037: 23 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AL09-002: Unpatched Internet Explorer 7 vulnerable to active exploit; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for ham salad products due to Listeria; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-037-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-037-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:23:31 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-036: 20 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Nova Scotia municipalities successfully complete review of emergency management programs; Newfoundland and Labrador government invests in infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-036-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-036-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:53:03 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-035: 19 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Transport Canada announces new safety reporting regulations for international bridges and tunnels; Active exploitation of Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 vulnerability; First flight of unmanned aircraft on the North Dakota-Manitoba border; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Vietnam; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-035-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-035-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:52:23 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-034: 18 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Saskatchewan expands high speed Internet network; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for egg salad products due to Listeria; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for salmon products due to Listeria; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-034-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-034-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:14:37 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-033: 17 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Unmanned aircraft begins operations on the North Dakota-Manitoba border; Major security operation for U.S. President visit; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-033-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-033-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:29:30 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-032: 16 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Air space restrictions announced for U.S. President visit; Avian influenza detected in second flock of birds in B.C.: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for meat product that may contain pieces of glass; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-032-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-032-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:59:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-031: 13 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-011: DDoS DNS amplification attack; Privacy Commissioner and Auditor General release their audit reports on privacy information; Declaration of emergency ended for Port Bruce, Ontario; CATSA launches campaign to remind air travellers of security screening regulations; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Vietnam; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-031-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-031-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:40:53 -0500</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-030: 12 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-009: Vulnerability in BlackBerry Application Web Loader ActiveX control; Avian influenza detected in second flock of birds in B.C.; Declaration of emergency issued for Port Bruce, Ontario, due to flooding; Homes evacuated after train derailment in Nanticoke, Ontario; Barriers in place on Halifax, Nova Scotia, overpass; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-030-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-030-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:03:01 -0500</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-029: 11 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-010: Microsoft Security Bulletins for February; Federal government commits to protect children from on-line predators; Saskatchewan government invests in highway and infrastructure projects; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-029-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-029-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:05:03 -0500</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-028: 10 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: New air ambulance in service for Newfoundland and Labrador; Saskatchewan expands faster wireless network; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-028-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-028-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:44:38 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-027: 9 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-008: AREVA e-terrahabitat SCADA system vulnerabilities; B.C. improved driver’s licence to be available in March 2009; Federal government publishes information booklet for foreign travel; Federal government invests in airport safety: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-027-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-027-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 10:40:12 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-026: 6 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-007: Emerging Virus Threat; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella: Update; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-026-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-026-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:15:13 -0500</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-025: 5 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues update to advisory AV09-005: Novell Updates for GroupWise; Radioactivity found in City of Ottawa biosolids material; Manitoba Fire Commissioner to test new, state-of-the-art mobile command post; Emergency officials on volcano watch; Quebec improved driver’s licence to be available in March 2009; Transportation of dangerous goods legislation to be enhanced; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-025-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-025-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 11:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-024: 4 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-006: VMware security advisory; Privacy Commissioners emphasize balance between security requirements and privacy rights for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games; B.C. government announces funding for infrastructure projects; New Brunswick announces funding for the completion of high-speed Internet infrastructure; Avian influenza detected on B.C. farm: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain recalled foods due to Salmonella; New cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection confirmed in China; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-024-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-024-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:31:31 -0500</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-023: 3 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: RCMP and CBSA to set up joint border patrol teams; Vancouver Olympic Games security exercise set for B.C; CRTC announces enhancements to wireless 911 services; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain mushroom products due to Listeria; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain foods due to Salmonella; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-023-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-023-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2009 11:22:25 -0500</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>DIR09-022: 2 February 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-005: Novell Updates for GroupWise; Avian influenza detected on B.C. farm: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain snack foods products due to Salmonella: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-022-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-022-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:50:36 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-020: 29 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: No danger to public from nuclear leak at National Research Universal reactor; Avian influenza detected on B.C. farm: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain snack foods products due to Salmonella: Update; SIRC releases 2007-2008 annual report; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-020-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-020-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:58:48 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-021: 30 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Health Canada overhauls consumer protection legislation; Malicious software may have compromised credit and debit card information: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain snack foods products due to Salmonella: Update; Alberta appoints new Chief Medical Officer of Health; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-021-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-021-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:26:43 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
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            <title>DIR09-019: 28 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Federal government announces funding for infrastructure projects; U.S. Customs to implement automated process to inspect Canadian produce; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain sandwich products due to Listera: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain snack foods products due to Salmonella: Update; Health concerns force recall of cell phones; Alberta police forces begin testing conducted energy weapons; New cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection confirmed in China; New case of human H5N1 confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-019-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-019-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:51:45 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-018: 27 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Avian influenza detected on B.C. farm: Update; Federal government plans to invest in infrastructure projects; U.S. Department of Homeland Security to review Canada U.S. border vulnerabilities; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain sandwich products due to Listera: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain snack foods products due to Salmonella: Update; Software security expert recommends testing USB flash drives against malicious software; Death of human H5N1 avian influenza infection case in China; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-018-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-018-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:52:01 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
        <item>
            <title>DIR09-017: 26 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Avian influenza detected on B.C. farm; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain processed cheese slice products due to possible presence of foreign material; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain vegetable products due to Listera: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain granola bar products due to Salmonella; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain snack foods products due to Salmonella: Update; Pattulo Bridge in Vancouver reopens; Federal government invests in airport safety; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-017-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-017-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:33:17 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-016: 23 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador, ends state of emergency; Canadian Coast Guard modifies open water towing policy; New cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection confirmed in Indonesia; WHO releases latest version of avian influenza report: Timeline of major events; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-016-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-016-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:43:54 -0500</pubDate>
        </item>
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            <title>DIR09-015: 22 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Malicious software may have compromised credit and debit card information; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain sliced leek products due to Listera; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain snack foods products due to Salmonella: Update; Vancouver bridge closed after fire: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-015-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-015-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:30:46 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-014: 21 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Newfoundland and Labrador town declares state of emergency; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain vegetable products due to Listera; Prime Minister appoints independent investigator into the listeriosis outbreak; Manitoba launches enhanced identification card program; PHAC warns of widespread Salmonella outbreak in the U.S.; Cyber tracking</description>
            <link>http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-014-eng.aspx?rss=true</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/dir/dir09-014-eng.aspx?rss=true</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:29:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-013: 20 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Canadian Coast Guard to establish new lifeboat station in Quebec; Transport Canada implements marine transportation security clearance program; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain snack foods products due to Salmonella; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain sandwich products due to Listera: Update; Software security firm issues warning against computer malware: Update; Listeriosis outbreak: Update; New cases of human H5N1 avian influenza infection confirmed in China; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:12:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-012: 19 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-004: AppStream Client LaunchObj ActiveX Vulnerability; Software security firm issues warning against computer malware: Update; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain sandwich products due to Listera; Vancouver bridge closed after fire; RCMP planning anti-terror unit for Alberta; Emergency response plan being implemented in Ontario hospitals; Biometric technology in place at major U.S. ports of entry; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:26:37 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-011: 16 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Major power outage in residential area of Toronto; Quebec government offers safety tips for intense cold period; Industry Canada invests in research and development projects for emergency services; City of Chilliwack, B.C., ends state of emergency; Ontario Privacy Commissioner issues report on the collection of personal information by retailers; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:37:48 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-010: 15 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-003: Oracle Critical Patch Update; Newfoundland and Labrador communities to obtain new fire response vehicles; Quebec government reminds outdoor workers to take precautions during extreme cold period; Work to go ahead in effort to reduce flood risk in B.C.; New human H5N1 avian influenza infection confirmed in Egypt; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:44:16 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-009: 14 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: CCIRC issues advisory AV09-002: Microsoft Security Bulletins for January; CCIRC issues advisory AV09-001: Vulnerabilities in the BlackBerry Enterprise Server PDF distiller; City of Chilliwack sets up Community Resilience Centre ; Software security firm issues warning against computer malware: Update; Federal government invests in domestic ferries security: Update; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:04:25 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-008: 13 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Security group identifies 25 most dangerous programming errors; Malware distributed through false CNN report on Israel-Gaza conflict; Software security firm issues warning against computer malware; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:55:54 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-007: 12 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: RCMP and Vancouver Police Department set up joint security team; B.C. government launches avalanche awareness program; CFIA issues Health Hazard Alert for certain frozen fish products; CFIA issues Safety Health Alert for certain jelly dessert products: update; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:11:13 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-006: 9 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Heavy rains in B.C. cause road closures and power outages: Update; City of Chilliwack, B.C., declares local state of emergency; Federal government invests in domestic ferries security; DND Special Forces unit to set up equipment depot on B.C. coast; City of Winnipeg to set up 311 service; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:40:17 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-005: 8 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Heavy rains in B.C. cause road closures and power outages; Cisco issues security advisory for their Cisco Application Control Engine GSS; U.S. experts warns of cyber attacks potential; P.E.I. and Nova Scotia remind citizens to be prepared for emergency; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:50:16 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-004: 7 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: B.C. government activates emergency centres; Wireless phone service providers to improve 911 services; MAPAQ issues Health Hazard Alert for certain meat products due to Listeria; Web browsers and popular plug-in fail privacy testing; New human H5N1 avian influenza infections confirmed in China and Vietnam; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:55:35 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-003: 6 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: RCMP investigates fourth explosion on a gas pipe line site in B.C.; Avalanche warning issued for Vancouver Island areas; Police forces in Britain have new powers to investigate home computers; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:35:57 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-002: 5 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Train derailment in Quebec forces evacuations: Update; RCMP issues avalanche safety reminder; Special avalanche warning for parts of B.C. and Alberta; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:16:55 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>DIR09-001: 2 January 2009</title>
            <description>Items: Blizzard conditions cause power outages and ground air travel through Maritime provinces; Train derailment in Quebec forces evacuations; Ontario Privacy Commissioner to launch probe after sensitive medical records found on Ottawa street; Cyber tracking</description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:20:33 -0500</pubDate>
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