Ottawa ruling grants epileptic right to smoke marijuana
An Ontario judge ruled that Terry Parker may grow and smoke marijuana to ease epileptic seizures. Doctors researchers and politicians warn the decision creates a loophole that could spur medical and pleasure use and hinder police prosecution of pot users and dealers.
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Medicine Hat to hire two new police recruits
Insp Frank Potter said two new recruits are expected to join the Medicine Hat Police next month, boosting ranks to 77. Const Delirne Sharpe notes staffing has slipped from 81 in 1992 to 75 now, and calls two hires a partial remedy.
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Alberta police staffing hit by provincial cutbacks says union
Sharpe of the Alberta Federation of Police Associations condemns province wide staffing reductions blamed on cutbacks. Gord Earl notes lower staffing risks for officers while recruitment steps include resumes screenings interviews and physicals. Training lasts 17 weeks at Saskatchewan Police College.
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Loonie sinks below 70 cents as Bank of Canada intervenes
The loonie fell to 69.98 cents US for the first time in 12 years amid the Asian currency crisis. The Bank of Canada reportedly spent about 500 million US dollars to support the currency, with the dollar closing at 70.07 cents US. Analysts warn more weaker trading as Asian markets open.
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Kyoto climate deal draws mixed reactions across Canada
Environmentalists call the treaty inadequate while Alberta Premier Ralph Klein opposes it as too harsh. The Canadian delegation aims for a six percent cut below 1990 by 2010, double the Regina target. Charest warns of provincial friction and tough implementation without buy in from governments.
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Sinn Fein Leader Adams Visits 10 Downing Street
Gerry Adams, head of Sinn Fein, crosses into 10 Downing Street to discuss the historic unfinished business of Ireland with Prime Minister Tony Blair. The meeting marks a rare Irish Republican joint entry into high level talks aimed at unraveling centuries of conflict over Northern Ireland.
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Tow truck caper underlines commuter friction in NYC
In New York City a plumber thwarted a tow by jumping into a $67,000 Cointow truck and driving away with his 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity in tow. Police recovered the tow truck but seek the plumber and his car.
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Supreme Court grants First Nations stronger land claim leverage
The Supreme Court of Canada orders a new trial in a British Columbia land claim and defines aboriginal title. It strengthens negotiations by giving First Nations exclusive right to occupy land while urging governments to bargain in good faith. The ruling affects about 235 Indigenous groups across Canada and highlights the Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en case.
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