Alberta approves large CPP premium hike plan
Alberta cabinet approves a more than 70 percent CPP premium increase starting next month, lifting rates to 9.9 percent by 2003 from 5.85 percent. The plan, backed by Treasurer Stockwell Day, aims to prevent CPP collapse with 280,000 Albertans potentially losing benefits. Alberta also forms a panel to study an Alberta pension plan as a possible alternative.
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Outcry as Pocket Monsters cartoon sickens Japanese children
In Japan a TV cartoon tied to a Nintendo game sickened over 700 children with convulsions vomiting eye irritation and breathing difficulties. About 120 were treated in hospital after a five second bright red explosion scene with strobe lights and a white flash. Parents panic spread after news broadcasts aired the clip.
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Kenward to be posted to Yellowknife as base commander
Canadian Forces Base Suffield commander Peter Kenward 47, who has led since 1995, is said to be posted to Yellowknife. Deputy Lt. Col. Chuck Watson will take over at Suffield, while no official posting notice has been received. Kenward has been a controversial figure, linked to the Somalia inquiry and hazing accusations.
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Ottawa criticized after Air Canada crash near Fredericton
Investigators removed flight recorders from Air Canada Flight 646 after a late Tuesday crash in dense fog near Fredericton. The jet struck the runway and tangled in trees, leaving 39 passengers and three crew injured but alive. Critics, including MP Elsie Wayne, blame Ottawa’s port downsizing and privatization for air travel safety concerns.
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Transport 2000 Canada
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Fredericton air traffic cuts blamed for safety concerns
Wayne argues that removing controllers in 1995 left Fredericton with only a weather reporting flight service station while Moncton hosts the only ATC center, prompting fears for passenger safety. Transport minister Collenette defends safety despite criticisms and unanswered inspector counts.
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Latimer appeal looms after sentence for daughter’s death
The Crown will appeal Robert Latimer’s two year sentence for killing his disabled daughter, citing four alleged legal errors by the judge. Saskatchewan Justice confirms the appeal as necessary due to significant legal issues involved in the case.
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Polar Bear Dip in Sylvan Lake Delayed by Thin Ice
The Sylvan Lake Polar Bear Dip planned for New Year’s Day is postponed due to ice too thin, with organizer Neil Evans noting December warmth kept waters unsafe for dozens of bare participants.
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Outrage Over Four Year Sentences in Neglected Child Death
In Saint John New Brunswick an emotional crowd condemned the four year terms given to Helen Brewer and Marc Jones for the death of Jacqueline Brewer aged two. Judge Hugh McLellan criticized welfare policies and noted neglect as a factor while supporters mourned the tragedy.
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