Nunavut politician resigns amid assault charge
James Arvaluk stepped down as education minister after being charged with assault causing bodily harm following an incident in Coral Harbour. RCMP report a female complainant at 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 26. he was released pending conditions.
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Iqaluit
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James Arvaluk
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Bloc MPs bolt to Alliance in Quebec shift
Former Bloc Quebecois MPs announce they will run for the Canadian Alliance in the next federal election. The move draws Liberal criticism as the Alliance seeks Quebec support. LeBlanc and Belisle say decentralization and provincial powers appeal to Quebecers.
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Chamber urges faster federal tax cuts and debt steps
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges Ottawa to accelerate tax cuts and debt reduction as surpluses near 5 billion this year and next. It says the current plan is too slow and calls for stronger debt relief while noting elections loom and budget surpluses may top 95 billion over five years. The stance contrasts with views calling for broader social programs alongside tax relief.
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Ottawa
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National Business Group
Eral
Sherri Torjman
Caledon Institute of Social Policy
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Camper Survives Lightning Strike in Gatineau Hills Campout
Ottawa grandmother Russell, 51, and her husband John Bishop canoeed to a forest campsite in the Gatineau hills. A severe storm struck with a bright flash as Russell, struck by lightning, remained conscious and narrated a 10 second bolt experience. She feared brain damage, but survived with arm and leg intact.
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Canadian Geographic Magazine
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McLachlan collaborator to pay court costs
Canadian press reporting that Darryl Neudorf, former drummer of 54-40, must pay Sarah McLachlan and associates more than 25000 in court costs after a BC Supreme Court ruling found he failed to prove copyright infringement claims. The 39 day trial ended with dismissal of the suit related to four songs on Touch.
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Vancouver
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Darryl Neudorff
B.C
Cohen
Neudorf
McLachlan
Sex offender recaptured after manhunt in Newfoundland woods
Richard Ryan, a sex offender who escaped, was tracked to woods near Long Harbour by a car description and spotted rail line. Mounties and RNC officers, with a helicopter and tracking dog, moved in and captured him. Insp. Craig Kenny praised the resolve as Ryan was interrogated.
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Nfid
Price
Corrections
Richard Ryan
Long Harbour
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Ryan
Craig Kenny
Newfoundland Force
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