McLellan details cost overruns in federal gun registry
Former justice minister Anne McLellan says escalating costs stemmed from replacing inadequate technology. She recalls oversight starting in 1997 and notes audits by Sheila Fraser questioned spending. McLellan defends cabinet involvement and aims for an efficient user friendly system.
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Cowboys Country Saloon fined for refusing to aid assault probe
Fort McMurray Alberta bar Cowboys Country Saloon fined 15000 by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission for refusing to help RCMP investigate an assault that blinded a man. Officers sought witnesses. management declined, citing business impact. Bar faced shutdown or fine.
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AbTronics halted after Competition Bureau action
The distributor Thane Direct Canada Inc agrees to stop selling AbTronic and AbTronic Pro and issue full refunds after a $75,000 fine for false weight loss claims. The consent agreement targets ads claiming the belt alone builds defined abs without exercise, directing refunds to hundreds of thousands of Canadian buyers.
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