22 Dec 1993
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1993
Page
1
Phil Mulder runs Phil's Trucking in Doon and handles up to 40 misdialed calls hourly after viewers dial a toll free number one digit off from Phil Donahue's program. The show will display its number more often to cut wrong numbers.
Finance Minister Paul Martin announced John Crow will not seek a second term. Gordon Thiessen will become governor in February, serving a seven year term, after Crow's term ends in January.
Workers at Gamers narrowly approve a three year wage freeze 462 to 350 as Burns Foods gains control. Provincial ministers say the vote averts receivership and saves jobs though unions predict layoffs ahead. Ron Jackson of Burns expresses disappointment at the slim margin while union leader John Ventura vows continued effort to keep Edmonton jobs.
Alberta's 4480 doctors have agreed in principle to five percent cuts to fees as Premier Ralph Klein plans a 37.5 million health budget reduction aimed at forcing wage rollbacks for 75,000 health workers. Doctors seek influence over $900 million in three year cuts and to preserve care quality.
Domino’s to end its 30 minute or less delivery promise following a St Louis jury verdict awarding Jean Kinder 78 million in punitive damages plus 750000 actual damages for injuries from a Domino’s driver. Founder Tom Monaghan says the policy was debated for years.
Canada plans a rapid start to a 6 billion job creation program aiming to put unemployed Canadians to work within two months on public works from roads to arenas. premiers call for tax reform and social program overhaul while holding back details and any immediate cuts to transfers.
British Columbia Premier Mike Harcourt blamed Brian Mulroney and federal cuts for Alberta welfare recipients moving to B C after transfers were limited. He said the Tory approach undermined social services and accused Klein of not resolving the dispute quickly.
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