Clinton faces impeachment vote as House nears historic ruling
President Bill Clinton confronts a deeply divided House about to vote on impeachment. An AP poll shows 219 in favor, 201 against, 11 undecided, and four did not answer, signaling a likely Senate trial next month. The White House warns of a bitter, historic clash.
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Red pickup crashes gate at prime minister residence
Ottawa police search for the driver of a 1963 red pickup that smashed into the gates of 24 Sussex Drive. A high speed chase from Hull ended when the truck crashed the gates as French PM Lionel Jospin arrived for a three day visit. A passenger was arrested at the scene and later released. police name a suspect and plan an arrest.
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Travel Plaza Truck Stop secures $10 million loan
Bartizan Capital Corporation says its subsidiary Kingsborough Equities has obtained a $10 million US loan commitment from two private European banks to finish the Travel Plaza Truck Stop near Dunmore on the Trans Canada Highway. The project has been unfinished since June 1996 after Bartizan gained control in March.
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Hepatitis C agreement signals recognition of pre 1986 infections
Negotiators reach a tentative deal to compensate Canadians infected via the blood system, acknowledging those infected before 1986 may be entitled to compensation. The pact covers roughly 6500 people infected from 1986 to 1990 and awaits approval by Treasury Board, provincial governments, and courts, with further details unclear.
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U S and British Forces Step Up Iraq Strikes Amid Uncertain Finish
The report notes U S and four British units pressuring Iraq through a third straight night of air strikes as President Clinton weighs whether to extend or halt operations. Defense officials say Desert Fox will continue as needed with mixed success and ongoing assessment. Saddam declares Iraq will not concede, while missiles and planes hit numerous targets and Iraqi defenses target several sites once again.
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Deal Offers Up Front and Ongoing Aid for Hepatitis C Victims
The program includes at least $10,000 upfront per victim with additional compensation up to $220,000 based on illness severity. It offers up to $52,000 yearly for income replacement, full drug coverage around $1,000 monthly during active treatment, and reimbursement of travel expenses. Survivors receive $25,000 for a spouse, $10,000 for a child, and $5,000 for parents or siblings, all tax free.
Canadian troops boost morale with Tim Hortons donuts in Bosnia drive
Canadian soldiers in Bosnia handed out Tim Hortons coffee and army baked doughnuts to lift spirits and raise funds for child refugees. The makeshift restaurant at Camp Mapleleaf raised more than 2300 dollars, providing socks and boots to displaced children Friday.
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