Tasmanian gunman kills and injures dozens at Port Arthur scene
Police identify the gunman as Martin Bryant a 28-year-old former Hobart resident who opened fire at the Port Arthur ruins and a cafe injuring 18 and killing 34 before fleeing the inn fire. Canadian officials report two injured no confirmed Canadian deaths. Bryant faces multiple charges after treatment for burns. Witnesses recall a casual vehicle approach and a chilling statement as the rampage unfolded.
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Australia gun laws face review after Tasmania massacre
Australia reacts to its worst mass shooting as 34 killed in Tasmania. Prime Minister John Howard orders emergency police ministers meeting to tighten gun controls. He pledges a strong federal response and survivor visits amid debate over state controlled gun ownership.
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Frog toppers lure quirky cake trends in Redding
In Redding California a couple chose a cake topper with frogs on their wedding cake. Geri Whittemore of Geri and Jean's Weddings by Design notes other animals like rabbits mice cows appear on toppers. Elaborate figurines cost over 100 dollars versus 10 dollars for traditional toppers.
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Vancouver Island man dies after welfare residency rule
Victoria man Karl Dimitrov, 39, returned from Calgary to spend his last days on Vancouver Island but faces homelessness due to British Columbia's 90 day welfare residency rule. He relied on Alberta disability assistance and is now without funds, while Streetlink offers shelter only through month end. Dimitrov denounces the policy as unfair, noting his long ties to the island and his work history.
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RCMP join forces in hunt for missing Mary Millions
RCMP and Medicine Hat police plan a joint review with detachments from Hat, Lethbridge and Saskatchewan to compare notes on the search for Mary Millions who vanished en route from Medicine Hat to Eastend. She was last seen April 19 driving a 1989 Chevrolet pickup with licence DZX 475 and her dog.
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Record Flood Fears Rise as Red River Threatens Manitoba
Army reservists join volunteers in Manitoba as Red River swells toward flood levels near 1979. St Adolphe declares emergency with 54 residents evacuated. 23 highways closed and rail lines near Morris halted. Peak expected by Tuesday, threatening further communities along the valley.
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