30 Aug 1994
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1994
Page
1
A five month old raccoon named Ryan wandered onto a downtown Toronto construction site and climbed to the top of a 46 metre crane. Workers halted operations for hours as rescuers carefully bagged the stuck animal to prevent a fall from 150 feet above ground.
Revenue Canada reported 340 individuals earned at least 250000 yearly with no income tax in 1992, up from 190 in 1991. Capital gains deductions provided about 2 billion to high earners before the policy was ended in the Liberal budget. In the Philippines, a PNOC coal mine explosion killed over 50 with 20 missing near Malangas, amid conflicting casualty counts and possible dynamite causes.
The Liberals accuse Premier Ralph Klein's government of misleading Albertans after documents show a $100 million loan guarantee to Bovar Inc for the Swan Hills hazardous waste plant. They note prior pledges capped guarantees, while critics warn taxpayers face potential exposure as questions about cabinet approval and funding oversight rise.
Alberta politicians spar over government support and loan guarantees with Ralph Klein denying any direct loan or investment since becoming premier on June 15. Jim Dinning cites a single loan guarantee to Canadian Airlines International dating from prior years. Feb 1994 remarks follow Kowalski statement defending or challenging the pledge.
The United States will ask Cuba to halt the boat people exodus in exchange for easing migration rules and granting visas to more than 20 000 Cubans annually. The last year saw 2700 Cuban visas issued, far below the 27485 ceiling, fueling Castro’s complaints. Officials cite bad weather and appeals urging Cubans to stay home as contributing factors.
In a televised debate PQ leader Jacques Parizeau said a No to sovereignty would trigger another referendum, insisting Quebecers want independence. Premier Daniel Johnson warned the price could reach 175,000 lost jobs, while Parizeau claimed a $3 billion federation-saving plan from separation.
CBC reported an alleged CSIS informant and Heritage Front leader Grant Bristow had wide access to confidential police files via the national police computer system. Toronto officers allegedly provided data, despite Bristow’s known racist ties, prompting calls for investigation and potential contempt of Parliament if summoned.
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