Grits Eye on Jobs to Win Next Election
Ottawa Liberals push job creation as top issue ahead of expected 12 to 18 month election. MPs debate ways to boost employment, from extending infrastructure to tax breaks, amid a poll showing 44 percent name unemployment as top concern and 59 percent want more job focus even with deficit tradeoffs.
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Glacier retreat threatens Prairie river flows from Rockies melt
Scientists warn glacier shrinkage in the Canadian Rockies could cut summer flows of major rivers feeding the prairie, including the South Saskatchewan in Medicine Hat. A 25 percent ice loss over 150 years, with marked retreat since the 1940s, risks water supply for people ecosystems and agriculture as glaciers shrink.
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Bombay police hold potbellies seminar for fitness
In New Delhi reporting, Bombay police chief cites rising girth among officers and rounds up 110 for a day long seminar on physical fitness and nutrition. Two doctors lectured and one had a 210 pound officer perform abdominal crunches atop a washboard stomach.
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Pro life groups rush aid to stop abortion of twins
In London, offers of cash and aid surpass 45000 pounds to persuade a 28 year old single mother to continue with a twin pregnancy. Pro life supporters, including the Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child, say they have received many calls of support and adoption offers. The hospital declines to share details citing confidentiality.
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Krever probe faces delays as Red Cross appeals
The Krever inquiry into the tainted blood scandal resumes amid new delays from the Red Cross appeals. Health ministers review the system and tainted blood victims watch closely as the judge may face fresh obstacles before delivering findings on 1,200 AIDS cases and 12,000 hepatitis C cases.
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Scouts stalk high speed hurlers at Medicine Hat tournament
Major League and college scouts cluster behind Athletic Park backstop clocking pitchers in the American Legion AA State Tournament. Monarch pitchers face a flurry of radar guns from teams including the Yankees Dodgers Blue Jays White Sox Angels Rockies. Coaches note the pressure while scouts explain aims to project pro potential and fill roster needs.
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Montana tournament semifinals play in Miles City Helena Whitefish
Miles City Helena Whitefish and Bozeman reach semifinals at Athletic Park with games at 3 30 and 7 p m The final is Wednesday at 5 p m Winner advances to regional in Illette WA Moose Monarchs eliminated Sunday 10 9 by Missoula Mavs Medicine Hotels 6 0 to Miles City Saturday
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