Bouchard quits politics in Quebec sovereignty push
Premier Lucien Bouchard announces his resignation amid relentless PQ hardline criticism over language and sovereignty. Deputy premier Bernard Landry confirms the irrevocable decision as the province braces for leadership change and potential shifts in the sovereignty movement.
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Quebec
Lucien Bouchard
Parti Quebecois
Bernard Landry
Bouchard
LCN
RDI
Sovereignty Movement
Federal look at NHL support resurfaces in Canada
Vancouver Canucks GM Brian Burke says indications suggest federal and provincial discussions on financial aid for Canadian NHL teams may resume. Possible forms include lottery funding. tax relief is unlikely. Officials stress open discussion and careful analysis before any plan moves forward. The plan previously stalled after harsh taxpayer criticism.
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Vancouver
NHL
Vancouver Canucks
Brian Burke
John Manley
Wit and Wisdom Quotation Pair
A playful collection of two anonymous quips. The first muses on counting seeds and apples to probe the limits of simple arithmetic. The second recalls a mother teaching anticipation by waiting for the father’s return.
Mall bans smoking in Medicine Hat Mall public areas
Medicine Hat Mall will ban smoking in all public areas including the food court. Smokers lobbyists say the policy may reduce visits while mall officials call it a future trend. Chelsea's Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls may be exempt until local bylaw changes take effect.
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Medicine Hat
Rod
Deanna Brandham
Rod Brandham
Bob Palmer
Palmer
Ray Schuler
Betty Mann
Chelsea
Phil Schweigert
Mike Bednar
Fire blamed on painting supplies at Black Angus restaurant
Investigators ruled the blaze at the Black Angus on Seventh Street S.W. accidental with painting rags and cans identified as the likely ignition source. Damage estimates run between 250000 and 275000 dollars as the case moves to the insurer.
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Medicine Hat
Elroy LaFond
Seventh Street
S.W
LaFond
Federal reform panel backs higher pay for top Ottawa officials
The committee on senior level retention and compensation led by Lawrence Strong recommends at least an 8.7 percent across the board increase for federal managers retroactive to last April. The plan would raise EX01 entry‑level managers to 94 400 with up to 10 percent bonuses, affecting 3 428 employees and costing about 45 million.
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Lawrence Strong
Strong
Treasury Board
Lucienne Robillard
Federal Public Service
Kindness Rewarded as Canadian Kids Share Vacation Fund
Jennifer Vien and her brother Joshua from Timmins Ontario gave their summer trip savings to a seven year old boy whose family lost their home to fire. A Wisconsin reader, Bruce Stuhlmacher, sent a thank you card and 60 dollars to restart their Wonderland vacation fund.
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Jennifer Vien
Joshua
Canada
Wonderland Amusement Park
Toronto
Jennifer
Vien
Calvin Lacoursiere
Eagle River
Wis
Bruce Stuhlmacher
Wonderland
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