Canadians worry over health impact of environment
A Southam Global poll finds 78 percent of Canadians expect their children to suffer more health problems from a worsening environment, while 84 percent would cut electricity use or burn fewer fossil fuels. Analysts say people want change but lack guidance and information.
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Ottawa
Southam Global
Elizabeth May
The
Sierra Club
Pollara Inc
Japan
Don Guy
Pollara
Canadians split on legalizing doctor assisted death
A Southam Global poll by Pollara finds 60 percent of Canadians support legalizing doctor assisted death by own action, with 70 percent allowing euthanasia in some circumstances. Opposition sits at 32 percent. Catholics and Protestants show majority support. Marilynne Seguin of Dying with Dignity notes Parliament lags public sentiment.
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Ottawacrs
Southam Global
Pollara
Marilynne Seguin
Alberta wartime mustard gas tests at Suffield exposed soldiers
Alberta scientist says Canada used CFB Suffield soldiers in mustard gas experiments during World War II. Tests included spraying and painting agent on bodies and even testicles, causing blistering and lung injury. Bernt Johnson blamed Suffield exposure for his fatal lung disease. victims seek apology and recognition.
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Calgary
Alberta
Cfb
Suffield
Raymond Marusyk
Marusyk
The
Biologi
Cal and Chemical Defence Review Committee
Defence Research Establishment
Medicine Hat
CFB Suffield
Bernt Johnson
Red Deer
Johnson
Ed McLean
Cbc-Tv
Canada weighs Kyoto exit as Alberta at issue
Environment Minister Ty Lund said Canada will study options to opt out of the Kyoto Protocol as Alberta accounts for a large share of potential emission increases. He criticized the federal target as unrealistic and cautioned about massive reductions needed if Canada backslides from the 2010 goal.
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Edmonton Iberia
Canada
Environment
Ty Lund
Kyoto
Japan
Lund
Alberta
U.S
Natural Resources
Ralph Goodale
Ottawa
Massive Grass Fire Leaves Rancher’s Treasures Burned
Granum area fire consumes Gordon Elgin’s antiques and farm assets after flames driven by 100 km h winds torch his Granum ranch north of Medicine Hat. Investigators probe garbage burning as fire source. crews battle 750 hectare blaze near Pincher Creek.
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Gordon Elgin
Medicine Hat
Brocket
Elgin
Pincher Creek
Granum
John Kroetsch
Big Coulee Ranch
Deaf dog owner jailed for keeping 14 barking pets
James Melvin, 69, deaf and legally blind, spent a month in a North Carolina jail for refusing to remove any of his 14 dogs in Littleton population 650. He says he is not a criminal and was fingerprinted over the barking dogs adopted from abused or abandoned animals.
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Doggone Justice System
Raleigh
N.C
James Melvin
Littleton
Melvin
City funds $30,000 for teen recreation centre in Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat council approves a 1998 grant of 30000 to the Youth Action Society for a teen recreation centre. The group, after several setbacks, will use interim space in the former Saan building on Third Street Southeast while seeking a permanent, lower cost site. The decision supports youth independence with potential follow up funding in 1999 and 2000.
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Youth Action Society
Justin Delwo
Public Services Committee
Muwaraney
Ted Grimm
Council
Society
Erin Roberts
Linda Cruickshank
Medicine Hat Community Group
YMCA
The
Palliser Health Authority
Delwo
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Southam
UAC
the Bay
Sears
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