10 Aug 1993
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1993
Page
1
At a Vancouver Kiwanis luncheon, guests received pink notes urging diners to finish salad before Prime Minister Kim Campbell speaks and to maintain decorum. Neil Collett of the Kiwanis Club said the rule aimed to curb noisy table manners and avoid interruptions during remarks.
In confidential talks eight provinces proposed a package including a 50000 death benefit and 30000 annually for up to four years for AIDS tainted blood victims. Parents of deceased children would not receive the lump sum. 10000 was offered for surviving children.
Four Hat News reports Alberta health cuts could cap or restrict physiotherapy coverage for seniors. Noreen Foster warns older patients with chronic pain will be hurt as Independent Physical Therapists of Alberta seek a $300 cap for some and about 20 sessions up to 400 dollars before paying out of pocket. Donna LaRocque says the plan, awaiting Health Minister Shirley McClellan review, could take effect Sept 1.
Bosnian Serb forces begin retreat from Igman and Bjelasnica as UN mediators pause Geneva talks until UN control is verified. NATO plans for air strikes hinge on the withdrawal, with Izetbegovic returning to Geneva to press for UN oversight of the peaks.
A Calgary CRTC hearing on AGT Ltd. proposed basic rate increases drew strong opposition from interveners who called the 35 to 60 percent hikes inappropriate and unconscionable. AGT argues rises reflect cost trends and would still keep rates competitive with Vancouver and Toronto.
Prime Minister Kim Campbell outlined sweeping changes to how Ottawa is seen and how MPs are paid. She proposed pension reforms and tighter lobbyist rules, but noted the policies must pass Parliament and may wait until after the next federal election. An independent review would examine pensions and double dipping, with a plan to bar MPs from parliamentary pensions before age 55.
Brenda Schaff, a North Vancouver parent, loses appeal over taxes on child support. Judge Rip says tax levels on $3600 yearly support must be considered in agreements. Advocates warn 750,000 children in single parent families risk poverty under current law.
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