Canada India trade mission signs $3.4 billion in deals
Canada led by Prime Minister Chretien and seven premiers signs about 3.4 billion in India deals. Most are memoranda of understanding and letters of intent. Two British Columbia businessmen quit the mission amid fraud and business practice concerns.
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New Delhi
India
Jean Chretien
British Columbia
B.C
Chretien
Canada
Ontario
Mike Harris
Surrey
Mongi Ferchichi
Malaysia
Roof-Top Shadow Becomes Local Celebrity in Colchester
In Colchester Connecticut Shadow the hound rules the neighborhood from a roof. Owner Kyle Demers says the dog is silly and climbs via a basement dormer to get a bird's eye view. Passersby gawk, and a sign on the door acknowledges the rooftop oddity.
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Colchester
Conn
Shadow
Kyle Demers
Demers
Only by Sobriety Can Kathy Rebuild Her Life
A Canadian woman identified as Kathy recounts years of heavy drinking to cope with rape at 18 and family stress. She describes isolation, guilt, failed attempts at recovery, and a suicide bid before seeking help and counseling. Her story highlights alcohol addiction’s links to trauma and its toll on children and marriage.
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Kathy
Canada
Leonard
Joe Klamar
VW on the Bottle Alberta alcohol and drug abuse stats
The Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission reports 15 percent of residents over 12 have alcohol or drug problems and 410 300 adults could become dependent due to genes and environment. The piece notes addiction risks across drink types and family influence with an individual case of Kathy maintaining sobriety for two years despite cravings.
Social workers threaten to strike in Alberta
Alberta social workers threaten to strike over child welfare caseloads and a government rule silencing front line workers. Carol Anne Dean of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees cites a 1990 strike and says frontline workers are being restricted from acting as child advocates. A Calgary rally drew about 300 supporters after one worker was fired and another disciplined.
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Calgary
Rescuers Return After Amphion Lifesaving Mission
The Canadian vessel Leonard J. Cowley returned to St John’s with 24 Amphion Filipino crew and Greek officers saved from a foundering bulk carrier in the North Atlantic. Three Cowley sailors ferried survivors in five trips amid towering seas, lifting spirits with their tales of courage and relief.
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ST. John's
Nld
Leonard J. Cowley
Amphion
North Atlantic
Jim Gurney
Owen Sound
Ont
Cowley
Gurney
Ron Nicholl
Mount Pearl
Nfld
Earl Pryor
Winterton
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Saskatchewan
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Vancouver Sun
Paul Mann
National Connect Information Services
Trish Leonard
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
Ann Landers
Doonesbury
Alberta
Dean
Edmonton
Pryor
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