14 Aug 1997
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1997
Page
1
U.S. nuclear expert Carl Andognini says Hydro Ontario knew how to build reactors but not how to operate them. Seven of twenty reactors will close, forcing use of mothballed fossil plants and tighter ops to cover gaps at a cost of billions and potential air-quality degradation.
Britain considers banning Canuck bearskins to save bears as defence ministers seek alternatives. Army worries synthetic busbies spark static and resemble drowned muskrats in rain. About 466000 black bears live in Canada with around 25000 harvested annually. Alberta reports about 2130 bears taken every five years.
In a Manhattan district a new French eatery markets itself with provocative menus and decor. Patrons reportedly dine in low lighting amid devices and props associated with mild S and M, including a whip wielding mistress and bondage-themed seating. The staff encourage playful role play and prices for a quirky experience.
The RCMP acknowledged progress in the Bre X Minerals probe while delaying arrest plans. Inspector Peter Macauley and Chief Supt. Rod MacKay said investigators are gathering evidence after trips to Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines, disputing claims of a wall in Southeast Asia. They noted interviews with Bre X figures about the Busang mine and cautioned against sensational reports while detailing limited interviews and withheld specifics.
Eight oil and gas firms led by Alberta Energy Co seek raises for AEUB regulators to curb staff exodus and avoid delays in drilling, hearings, and pipeline plans. Minister West rejects immediate hikes, promising review with other public-service pay in the next budget.
Armed officers escorted Clifford Olson, Canada’s most notorious serial killer, by helicopter from Abbotsford to the Surrey Pretrial Centre near Vancouver. He will be held for two weeks under strict security as his early parole bid under the faint-hope clause is reviewed, with costs to taxpayers discussed by legal experts.
A Canadian Press report argues the Criminal Code should distinguish mercy killings from malicious murder. It cites a Vancouver doctor charged after a patient with cancer died, noting errors in judgment and legal advice. The panel stresses compassionate motives, yet critiques systemic failures.
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