Doctors seek higher pay as Alberta funding rises
Alberta's 4300 doctors, led by Dr. Kabir Jivraj of the Alberta Medical Association, request up to 25 million more in fees after the province announced 475 million in health funding over three years. Health Minister Halvar Jonson has not decided. Jivraj calls the move a fairness-based shift amid rising demand and a likely larger shortfall next year.
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Edmonton Iberia
Kabir Jivraj
Alberta Medical Association
Halvar Jonson
Jonson
Jivraj
Timing is everything in Wardsville bank attempt
A 31 year old man was charged with attempted armed robbery after arriving at a southwestern Ontario bank wearing a ski mask and carrying a knife. The bank had closed moments before and police were alerted by employees inside.
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Wardsville
Ontario
Hat parents push safety steps after abuse scare in hockey
Medicine Hat parents urge action as abuse cases linked to hockey coaches spark worry. The Medicine Hat Hockey Association votes for open dressing room access and stronger safeguards, while Scouts and other groups stress parent involvement as key to preventing abuse.
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Boston Bruin
Sheldon Kennedy
Swift Current Broncos
Graham James
Kennedy
Medicine Hat Hockey Association
Rick Englet
Hat Association
James
Englet
Big League Baseball Association
Lowell McDonnell
Brian Booth
Medicine Hat
Ryan Ziegenhagel
Bantam Aaa Hockey Hounds
Ziegenhagel
Dina O'Meara
Violent Protest Grips Bulgarian Parliament as Thousands Demand Elections
In Sofia tens of thousands gather around Parliament demanding new elections amid wage concerns and soaring inflation. Police clash with protesters injuring officers and civilians while anti government fury grows. Parliamentarians are evacuated as police use tear gas and warning shots.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Slobodan Milosevic
Serbia
Yordan Sokolov
Union of Democratic Forces
Interior Ministry
Communist Socialist Party
Nely Hristova
Somalia inquiry cut short as hearings limited
Privy Council Office demands March 31 end date for Letourneau inquiry into the Airborne Regiment Somalia mission. Report due June, panel cannot probe alleged cover up or military-oversight, amid Liberal government pressure and resignations. Defence Minister Doug Young defends move saying the inquiry has dragged on and must end. Prime Minister Chretien has resisted answering related questions.
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Privy Council
Gilles Letourneau
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Jean Boyle
Defence
David Collenette
Boyle
Doug Young
Young
Jean Chretien
Chretien
Somalia
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