Queen's Jubilee tour includes hockey game in Vancouver
The Queen and Prince Philip will participate in a pre season NHL game in Vancouver as part of a cross Canada 50th anniversary tour this fall. The schedule runs Oct 4 to 15 with visits to Iqaluit Vittoria Vancouver Winnipeg Toronto Fredericton Moncton Sussex N B and Ottawa. Crowds are expected along routes to see royal figures and attend Thanksgiving events in Ottawa.
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MP to push for more defence spending
Saint John MP Elsie Wayne travels to Ottawa to press for Canada built navy ships and to seek a $6 billion boost in military spending over the next five years. She meets Defence Minister John McCallum amid debate over the Saint John shipyard and reliance on foreign suppliers.
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Halifax landlord charged with extortion over rent dispute
Halifax police charged a 39 year old landlord after he allegedly forced a tenant to withdraw money from a downtown bank claiming overdue rent. He was arrested outside the bank and planned to appear in court.
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Winnipeg boy aged 11 slain in sex crime. suspect arrested
Police arrest a 23 year old man in Sault Ste Marie for the sex slaying of 11 year old James Earl Issac in Winnipeg. The body was found at the Winnipeg Aboriginal Centre after a traumatic attack witnessed by a security guard. Police expect formal charges and remand after transport to Winnipeg. Community leaders and Aboriginal elders offered support as investigations continued.
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Legacy of political scandal grows beyond Glen Clark
The Vancouver breach of trust case against former premier Glen Clark adds him to a list of politicians tied to legal controversy. Norman Ruff notes similar cases in Canada, citing Eric Berntson, Richard Hatfield, Grant Devine and others. The piece recalls Saskatchewan’s 1987 1991 fraud trials and Hatfield’s 1984 marijuana incident.
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Crown says strong case against accused child killer
Crown prosecutor Ron Carver argued Shane Ertmoed is guilty beyond doubt of murdering 10 year old Heather Thomas after a videotaped confession detailing the abduction and disposal of the body. Evidence includes a black bag with Heather's clothes and park witnesses seeing Ertmoed near the lake on Oct. 2, 2000.
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