Kennedy to skate 8000 kilometres for child abuse awareness
Former NHL forward Sheldon Kennedy plans an 8000 kilometre inline skate trek across Canada starting May 30 in St. John’s to reach children, educate them, and raise awareness of abuse following his 1990s abuse disclosures about coach Graham James. The 136 day journey follows the Trans Canada Highway visiting many cities and towns.
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Teen smoking starts young increases risk of heavy use
Statistics Canada reports from the 1994 95 national population health survey show teens who begin smoking at 13 or earlier are 2.5 times more likely to become heavy smokers and less likely to quit. About 28 to 30 percent of 15 to 19 year olds smoked in 1994 95, up from 21 percent in 1990.
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Physicians in Medicine Hat blast pay disparities across specialties
Doctors from pediatrics obstetrics internal medicine ophthalmology and other fields rally against the Alberta Medical Association fee schedule. They warn of potential service reductions including pausing prenatal referrals as they press for fair pay reflecting workload and outcomes.
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Federal tax auditors threaten tough wage dispute settlement
The Professional Institute of the Public Service union representing 5 000 auditors demands higher pay to curb Ottawa’s wage dispute. Auditors vow zero tolerance on corporate books and tax returns, potentially triggering aggressive audits in Toronto Calgary and Vancouver where shortages are acute. Government offers a two year contract with 1.5 and 1 percent raises.
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Canada signs global pact to cut greenhouse gases
Environment Minister Christine Stewart signed a United Nations ceremony in New York formalizing Canada’s commitment under the Kyoto Protocol. The treaty aims to reduce emissions to six percent below 1990 levels by 2012, with Ottawa backing the move amid opposition concerns over economic impact.
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Polish Catholics Use Computer Tool To Plot Sins
Warsaw Reuters reports a new computer program for Roman Catholics to confess by plotting sins. The software, tied to prayers, asks 104 questions to guide self examination and records results. Data is password protected to shield intimate files from exposure.
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