Premiers Clash Over Federal Tax Cuts At Meeting
Ontario Premier Harris argues tax cuts would aid provinces amid unemployment and welfare concerns. Quebec and Alberta back lower federal taxes while Atlantic and northern leaders push for broader issues like education health care and transportation at the annual conference.
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Railway Workers Spark Intense Grass Fire Near Tracks
Canadian Pacific Railway workers grinding rails started a grass fire near Industrial Avenue in Medicine Hat. Firefighters contained about 300 square metres of grass and trees as winds spread embers across the tracks. A Pride Beverages plant on the lot feared spread. workers assisted with water and barriers were cut through barbed wire to reach hot spots. Separately, a 17 year old Ontario male pleaded guilty to theft in Swift Current court. a body found near Tompkins is believed to be James Bewick, with autopsy pending.
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Blind golfer hits hole in one at Northridge course
Gord Paynter a 44 year old blind comedian from Rantford Ontario banged a 184 yard hole in one at Northridge Golf Course. His niece guided him to the green and he recalled playing as a sighted player until age 20. He performs at clubs and talks at motivational events including Special Olympics.
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Oil explosions hit Hub Oil plant in Calgary
A cluster of blasts at the Hub Oil plant in southeast Calgary sent a toxic black smoke plume over the city for hours. Two workers were missing, one hospitalized with burns, several others treated, and about 2,000 residents evacuated or displaced as fire crews battled flames and tanks exploded.
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Oil Blast Timeline From Canadian Incidents
Chronology of Canadian oil and gas explosions from 1996 to 1999. Incidents include a Calgary recycling plant blast injuring at least five, a 400 barrel tank explosion in Oyen killing a worker, a gas plant evacuation near Taylor, and refinery fires in Saint John and Winnipeg with injuries and fatalities.
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