Teens from Western Canada High killed in Kananaskis avalanche
Four Western Canada High School teens Aimee Beddoe 18 Alexander Velev 17 Michael Patry 16 and David Ferrer 17 died in an avalanche in a snow-starved Kananaskis Country region near Fortress Mountain. They were found buried under a metre of snow after an all-night search. Authorities say the group entered an avalanche zone unprepared and triggered a slide that swept 150 metres down a steep bowl above the ski area.
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Calgary
Iun
Kananaskis
Western Canada High School
Fortress Mountain
Aimee Beddoe
Alexander Velev
Michael Patry
David Ferrer
Wayne Ferrel
Dave Hanna
Hanna
George Field
AIDS funding feud delays renewed national strategy plan
Canadian AIDS activists say bickering over budget details delays the rollout of a revamped national AIDS strategy. Health Minister Allan Rock aims for 40.7 million yearly over five years, about 200 million total for research and care, with final allocations to be announced as details are finalized.
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Ottawa
IDS
Allan Rock
Russell Armstrong
Aids Society
Armstrong
Latimer faces constitutional bid in case over daughter’s death
Latimer seeks a rare constitutional exemption from the 25 year minimum for second degree murder in the 1993 death of his 12 year old daughter Tracy. If granted he could receive a lighter penalty or a suspended sentence. If denied he faces jail until an appeal.
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Battleford
Sask
Ree Latimer
Ted Noble
Latimer
Bly
Tracy
Mark Brayford
Supreme Court
Back to Work Legislation Sparks Ottawa Protests
Canadian Union of Postal Workers vow mass civil disobedience to oppose government back-to-work legislation aimed at 45 000 striking workers. Demonstrators gathered at Stornoway near Reform Leader Preston Manning while union leaders warn of occupations and protests across Canada as MPs offices and traffic may be targeted. Prime Minister Chretien warns violators face legal consequences.
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Manning
Reform Party
Darrell Tingley
CUPW
Canadian Direct Marketing Association
Tingley
Jean Chretien
Philippe Arbour
Brian Laroque
Ottawa
Christmas Toys Sputter as Elmo Craze Dims in 97
Local retailers report a softer holiday toy season with few Elmo like stars. Talking Bubba and Snoring Ernie draw some demand but not at Elmo levels. Spider Man figures Star Wars action fleet and Laser Challenge sell well. Toys & Wheels features Thomas the Tank Engine lines while Robotix kits and Make Your Own Chocolate Kit sell to development minded children.
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Toys & Wheels
Yogesh Majithia
Elmo
Bubba
Zellers
Tim Roebuck
Roebuck
Ernie
Alexa Hangan
System
Microsoft Barney
Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas
Majithia
Sam Leung
Thomas the Tank Railway
Robotix
RCMP to field blood complaint over tainted blood report
The RCMP is expected to receive a complaint from an advocacy group demanding criminal charges after the release of a report on Canada's tainted blood scandal. Durhane Wong-Rieger of the Canadian Hemophilia Society said the evidence could indicate criminal wrongdoing.
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RCMP
Ottaware Rcmp
Canada
Durhane Wong- Rieger
Canadian Hemophilia Society
Horace Krever
CMP
Marc Richer
Rival traveller clans clash in illegal prize fight in Ireland
In Dublin two Irishmen from rival traveller clans spar in an illegal bout for 29500 dollars and family pride. Referees can halt head butting but there are no rules or rounds. Jay McDonagh-Quinn hopes the bout will ease the feud, though he fears it may worsen it.
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Dublin
Ireland
Reuters
Jay McDonagh-Quinn
Paddy
Joyce
McDonagh-Quinn
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