Calgary Doctor Faces South Pole Rescue Dilemma
Dr Ronald Shemenski, 59, the sole physician at the Antarctic station, considers staying after pancreatitis as four Calgary pilots head to Antarctica in Twin Otters to rescue him. He is recovering from a gallstone and favors delaying the risky mission despite his physician stating he is healthy.
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Calgary
South Pole
Gerald Katz
Ronald Shemenski
Antarctica
Shemenski
National Science Foundation
Katz
Strippers flock to Quebec City for Summit trade summit
Strippers from across Quebec rush to Quebec City to entertain foreign visitors for the Summit of the Americas. Frank Cambrini says demand is high with 12 day and 25 night dancers, earning about 15 US dollars per dance, as bars book groups and arrange reservations.
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Quebec City
Americas
U.S
Frank Cambrini
Cabaret
Carol
Gaetan Boulanger
Montreal
Wisdoms on Neighbors and Enemies
The saying notes love for both neighbors and enemies, suggesting most people are the same. G K Chasterton offers a reflective, concise aphorism on universal affection and conflict.
Smoke ban faces weak backing in Medicine Hat push
David Swann warns public support for a(city) smoking bylaw is lacking as the Palliser Health Authority leads a petition drive to bar smoking in restaurants for patrons under 18. Alderman Kelly says council may back a bylaw by July but contact has been light and business owners fear impact. The petition needs about 5,000 signatures. 2,000 names are gathered across 50 copies.
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Medicine Hat
David Swann
Palliser Health Authority
Med Officer of Health
Council
Ald
Graham Kelly
Public Services Committee
Ing
Kelly
Ely
Tobacco Reduction Coalition
Swann
The
Health Authority
Cathy Woolfrey
Woolfrey
Quebec police seize large military arsenal before summit
Police in Quebec arrested six people including a Canadian Forces reservist and seized explosives, smoke bombs, shields, steel balls, bats, helmets and spray paint amid plans to attack during the Summit of the Americas in Quebec City. Charges include conspiracy to commit mischief likely to endanger life and possession of explosive substances.
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Quebec
Americas
Quebec City
RCMP
Montreal
Army Reserve
Serge Vallee
Canadian Forces
Alex Boissonneault
Liberal party to vote on leadership timing amid retirement talk
The Liberal Party weighs delaying its next convention and a leadership confidence vote to February 2003 amid debate over Prime Minister Jean Chretien's future. Some expect Chretien to serve full term, others warn of party revolt if he stays.
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Ottawa
Jean Chretien
Chretien
Onion Evacuation Linked to Possible Onions at Plant
A toxic scare at a Mississauga food processing plant led to the evacuation of about 100 workers after some developed eye nose and throat irritation. Fire crews ambulances and hazmat equipment were sent but no spill or hazardous chemical was found. Company president Jim Karas cited pungent onions as the possible cause.
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Mississauga, Ont
John McDougall
Jim Karas
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