Toronto bans smoking in restaurants and bars citywide
Toronto city council voted 12 to 5 to ban smoking in restaurants and bars effective January 1, with no exemption for enclosed smoking areas. The decision sparked protests and criticism from anti smoking advocates and the Ontario Restaurant Association, who warned of widespread noncompliance and job losses.
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Toronto
Canada
North America
Europe
Paul Oliver
Ontario Restaurant Association
Oliver
Council Chamber
Council
Hat girl Kristy settles into new heart life after transplant
Canada Day weekend home spells relief for 14 year old Kristy Plotsky who received a donor heart five weeks ago. Doctors monitor her recovery as she plans rehab and daily tests while hoping for long term acceptance of the new organ. Anneliese Clarke, awaiting a heart and double lung transplant, offers shared experience.
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Sam Leung
Kristy Plotsky
Steve Frey
Ku Plotsky
Medicine Hat
University Hospital
Edmonton
Kristy
Yashu Doe
Cee
Margo
Anneliese Clarke
Alberta Children’s Hospital
Calgary
Anneliese
Fergie Embraces Nature And Self Rule
The recently divorced Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, says she believes in nature's essence and in steering her own life. In Hello! magazine she compares herself to a river facing weather and obstacles, determined to move forward as the conductor of her own orchestra.
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Fergie
London
Reuter
Duchess of York
Sarah Ferguson
Hello
Heritage Ministry eyed flag agency to boost Canadian identity
Ottawa reports say Sheila Copps plans up to 30 million dollars for a new effort to promote a united Canada via a flag agency. Reformer Jim Abbott questions trust in the Heritage Ministry to carry it out and warns of a costly ad campaign.
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Ottawa
Sheila Copps
Jim Abbott
Copps
Heritage Ministry
Quebec City
le Soleil
Heritage
Quebec
Abbott
Canada
Placed on trial for forcing twins in abuse video
Warren Michigan pair Gary and Tealisa Downes face two counts each of young-person mistreatment and extortion after a videotaped contest in which their six year old twins were shown fighting. Bail set at 250000 dollars each. The judge noted the likely mental damage to the children.
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Warren, Mich
Sherman Faunce
Gary
Tealisa Downes
Warren
Gary Downes
37Th District
Mich
Housing boom spreads across Medicine Hat market
hat housing boom continues as Medicine Hat Real Estate Board reports 566 homes sold in June 1996, up from 539 in June 1995, with total sales around 55.2 million. Century 21 notes nationwide gains led by first time buyers, with price increases modest and buyers price sensitive.
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Prairies
Medicine Hat
Wayne Craven
Hat Real Estate Ltd
Edmonton
Calgary
Regina
Century 21 Real Estate Canada Ltd
Century 21
Econom
Ic Health
Don Lawley
Toronto
Montreal
Charlottetown
Lawbey
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