From AP via CTV.ca:

Antarctic glaciers are melting faster than previously thought, which could lead to an unprecedented rise in sea levels, scientists said Wednesday.

From the Feb. 24 Globe and Mail:

Two leading credit rating agencies are taking a grimmer view of CanWest Global Communications Corp., downgrading the company's debt and scaling back estimates on what lenders can expect to recover if the company defaults on its $3.9-billion in loans.

The CBC is expecting a revenue shortfall this budget year, one related to the plunging ad revenues affecting all media companies. But the really scary thing is coming up with a budget for 2009-10.