Nexus News - Issue 1 

Asteroid Will Pass Safely by in 2027 

The asteroid - named Damocles when it was discovered - will in fact pass safely by the Earth in July of 2027, said James Jones, the head astronomer at Kamloops VLA. It will be visible to the naked eye in the night sky as it passes, but it will not come close enough to strike the Earth, assuming it maintains its current trajectory. Some computer models have suggested that a slight deviation might cause Damocles to fall into an orbit around the Earth and become a second moon, which would have significant ecological effects due to its impact on the tides, but this possibility is unlikely, NASA and JPL officials said.

Mount Royal Ripper Strikes Again 

The third slaying since October 2000, this case still baffles police. "There appears to be no connection, it’s completely random, as near as we can tell. The only pattern we can discern is that the murders all coincided with the full moon." police chief Vachon was quoted. The department has not discounted the possibility the killer may be a werewolf. The case is still under investigation.

PM Calls for Spring Election 

Hoping to consolidate their seats in the commons for another term, Marion McCloud’s liberal government has called for a spring election. They face heavy competition though, as the Alliance is only trailing them by a slim margin. "It’s four months until the election, anything can happen. We’re looking forward to it," said Alliance leader Stockwell Day. The Liberals currently lead in the polls by 40%

European Union Signs Metahuman Rights Agreement 

HALIFAX, NB - The recent metahuman rights conference hosted by Canada has been a complete success, despite minor setbacks earlier. Many of the nations signing the document - giving rights to metahumans in their respective legal systems - are also calling for sanctions and other punitive actions against any nation still persecuting them. Extradition treaties with the United States, so far the worst offender, will no longer be recognised as valid.

Australia to Follow in Canada’s Metahuman Footsteps 

The Australian government is using Canada’s metahuman policies as a template for it’s own. It is encouraging metahumans to live in Australia and has extended an invitation for any super-powered beings wishing to help keep the peace to come work with the authorities with full benefits. When asked to comment on this leadership role she and her government seem to be in, Prime Minister Marion McCloud was quoted as saying "We did what was right; I’m glad we’re not the only ones who feel this way." The Australian PM said he followed the Canadian plan as "It made the most sense. Our countries are very similar in terms of size vs. population."

MEGA Crisis Finally Under Control 

Without the organisation and terror tactics of the gangs, Jesus Manson and the Mega Cult were taken down by Canadian Shield last year, and since then, police chief Macdonald said, "It’s been a lot easier to clean up the mess." Although there is little help available for those still addicted - the mortality rate remains high and more Mega induced "Mad Dog" metahumans are being created every day, with the primary source gone, "it’s only a matter of time."

Descendant Files Paternity Suit 

Billionaire inventor / engineer / scientist Alex Harris of the Harris Institute has been named in a multimillion-dollar paternity suit spanning three generations. The Granddaughter of a lover he had while travelling back in time is seeking compensation on behalf of her grandmother. She claims she was abandoned both by Harris when he returned to the present and the Liebensborn program she was a volunteer with when it was shut down at the conclusion of the war.

First Extra-Special Olympics set for Vancouver, 2002 

Since metahumans were banned from professional and amateur sporting competitions in 1991, there has been no way for the Genetically Altered to compete in world events - until now. This event, which will mirror the style of the Olympic Games, will only be open to those with exceptional abilities. "It will be quite a competition to watch, assuming the cameras can even follow it all," said Olympic officials. The American Baseball League has followed suit and will be organising an Out of This World Series all-star game this summer.