Via Rail chief pledges resignation over further cuts
In Ottawa on Tuesday Frank Roberts told the Commons transport committee he will resign if more widespread rail passenger service cuts occur. He defended the November 15 reductions that trimmed about 20 percent of Via's service and urged Canadians to use the remaining trains. Transport Minister Pepin warned more cuts could follow, while MPs pressed Roberts over his stance and the impact on a transcontinental route and intercity lines. Opposition critics urged stronger resistance to the cuts and accused railways of profiting from track and service charges.
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Court upholds RCMP charges in Quebec case
Montreal CP A Montreal judge refused to dismiss charges against 17 RCMP officers tied to 1970s Quebec actions. The judge said dismissing now would risk abuses and stressed individuals are responsible for illegal acts. The 17 include 11 charged with stealing Parti Quebecois list tapes, four with kidnapping to recruit informants, four with stealing dynamite, and five with burning a barn.
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Stelco Workers Vote on Tentative Stelco Contract
About 6 000 United Steelworkers of America members heard details of Stelco Inc. tentative agreement reached over the weekend. Workers at Ivor Wynne Stadium expected to vote Thursday with a predicted 70 percent approval. The deal includes wage gains of 1.15 the first year 25 cents the second and 30 cents the third plus health and safety committee expansions and a $7 million refurbishment plan. A one cent per straight time hour educational fund is also included.
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