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IRAQ ATTACKS More attacks in Iraq, one in which journalists were killed, another in which US Marines killed civilians. It's a complicated backdrop for the new Iraqi government. The country's security has to improve before it can evolve politically. But can security improve before the government establishes legitimacy? Producer: Daniel Kitts. PHARMACISTS RALLY Ontario pharmacists rallied at Queen's Park today in protest of proposed legislation that will change how pharmacists are compensated by generic drug companies. Producer: Mike Miner. CREDIT RIVER The Credit Valley Conservation Area runs from Caledon through Brampton to Mississauga and boasts hiking, paddling and great fly fishing. This weekend is the annual Riverfest that celebrates the river and local ecology. Producer: Meredith Martin. GREGG & COMPANY: MARK JACCARD Environmentalist Mark Jaccard makes the case for clean coal regeneration in his Donner Prize winning book, "Sustainable Fossil Fuels." Producers: Nancy Hawkins and Becky Fong.

GREEN WITHOUT KYOTO The federal government has withdrawn its support for Kyoto targets and intends to reduce emissions with other environmental programs, such as supporting the production of ethanol. Is the government's environmental policy going in the right direction? Producer: Mike Miner. NEGOTIATE OR ACT ALONE Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert visited Washington this week, gaining support for his positions on the mideast conflict. Olmert wants to renew negotiations with Palestinians but warned Israel won't wait forever before acting alone. JAZZ AT GRANO Restaurant owner Roberto Martella of Grano in Toronto has been supporting local artists for years, including Grammy Award winning jazz artist Rob McConnell. The musician and his trio recently celebrated Grano's 20th anniversary. Producer: Albert Wisco. GREGG & COMPANY: ANTONIA JUHASZ International trade expert Antonia Juhasz contends the war in Iraq is part of a radical plan to put Iraq's economy and oil reserves in the hands of U.S. corporations. Her book is called, "The Bush Agenda: Invading the World, One Economy at a Time." Producers: Nancy Hawkins and Becky Fong.

GUN REGISTRY It's worse than was thought -- the gun registry cost millions more than what's been reported. Tonight, MPs John Godfrey (Liberal) and John Baird (Conservative) discuss the future of the registry and it management. Producer Vittoria Iozzo UP AND DOWN Commodities are down. The auto industry is up. And Canada's business community says it's time to pour money into the social safety net. Producer: Keith Robinson. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE What started on the Fringe Festival circuit in Canada five years ago has become a huge Broadway hit, and today led the pack with 13 Tony nominations. Here's a look back on The Drowsy Chaperone's humble beginnings. Producer: Lara Hindle. ON STAGE: CREAKING TREE QUARTET Some people call it "new grass" and others call it "chamber grass." But whatever you call it, it's a lively mix of music that defies easy labels. Producer: Judy Brake.

<b>"1985"</b><br> Twenty years ago this weekend, one of the most successful dynasties in the history of elective politics came to a startling end. For 42 straight years, the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario found the magic formula for staying in power. But a series of unexpected events brought the once mighty Big Blue Machine to its knees. Tonight, in a special full-edition of Studio 2, we look back at a time unlike any other in our province's history. It was the end of a dynasty, and the beginning of something completely different. It was 1985: the year Ontario politics changed forever.<p> <b>Producers: Steve Paikin and Erica Balch.</b>

MINING THE BUSINESS A hostile $17.8-billion bid for Inco could kickoff a world-wide bidding war for the northern Ontario nickel giant. Also tonight, the impact of the softwood lumber deal, and the latest CEO compensation numbers to go public. Producer: Meredith Martin. IRANIAN EXPATS Toronto has approximately 80,000 Iranian expatriates. For many of them, Iran's difficult history continues to be a subject of fascination -- and deep divisions. Producer: Daniel Kitts PERSON 2 PERSON: DAVE SHANNON Starting university can be tough for any student. For Dave Shannon, it was nearly fatal. A rugby accident left him a quadriplegic. Since then, he's been an actor, a playwright, and now a lawyer, busy knocking down barriers for others with physical disabilities. Producer: Susan Ferrier MacKay.