Beloved Berton dies at age 84 in Canada
Pierre Berton, renowned author and broadcaster, dies at 84 in Toronto after heart failure. He shaped Canadian history writing and public culture, praised by Gov. Gen. Adrienne Clarkson as a defining voice of national identity. Berton had battled heart disease and diabetes, with his wife Janet by his side in hospital.
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Toronto
Pierre Berton
Berton
Sunnybrook Hospital
Elsa Franklin
Franklin
York Central Hospital
Janet
York Central
Adrienne Clarkson
CBC
Poverty Toll Persists Despite Hat Region Gains
An economic study shown to the public services committee notes poverty has declined in Medicine Hat from 18 percent in 1996 to 14.2 percent in 2001, yet remains a problem especially among seniors older women new immigrants and single parent families. The report advocates livable-wage campaigns and government action to help the poor.
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Medicine Hat
Public Services Committee
Peter Faid
Inter-City Forum
Statistics Canada
Faid
U.S
Garth Vallely
Vallely
Bush visit peaceful amid Canadian protest scene
Ottawa CP reports Bush's two day stop drew large protests described as peaceful and festival like though clashes occurred outside Parliament Hill. Organizers claimed up to 13000 protesters voicing anger over Iraq war and missile defense. Police reported 21 arrests after barricades were breached near Government Conference Centre and Alexandra Bridge.
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Ottawa
U.S
George W. Bush
Parliament Hill
Bush
Iraq
Canada
Texas
Pananes
Earey North
Chateau Laurier
Integrated
Government Conference Centre
Alexandra Bridge
Museum of Civilization
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