http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Science/2004/04/30/442509-cp.html

DARTMOUTH, N.S. (CP) -- The World Meteorological Organization has
retired the name Juan from its rotating list of hurricane names.

Environment Canada requested the move in consideration of the
devastating impact of Juan on Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island last
September.

The hurricane was linked to the deaths of seven people in the Maritimes
and caused about $100 million in damages.

"Withdrawing the name Juan from the WMO list of hurricane names shows a
measure of respect for the tragic loss of life," federal Environment
Minister David Anderson said in a release.

Countries can ask to have hurricane names retired whenever a storm
causes loss of life, great damage or has a serious economic impact. The
designation prevents confusion of a historically well-known storm with a
current one.

The World Meteorological Organization has withdrawn and replaced more
than 50 names on the list.

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