04 Jul 2001
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 2001
Page
1
Canada dropped from first to third in the United Nations human development index after seven straight years at No 1. Government officials cited the report not yet released while sources indicated Norway and Australia lead. The index measures life expectancy literacy school enrolment and GDP per capita.
A Tupolev 154 operated by Vladivostokavia crashed in a forest near Irkutsk while attempting to land, ending a flight from Yekaterinburg to Vladivostok. Civil Aviation Authority confirmed fatalities with initial passenger and crew counts of 133 and 10 respectively, though reports suggested higher totals due to unticketed travelers.
Health Canada will issue photo identification cards for Canadians allowed to grow or possess marijuana for medical reasons. The cards aim to prevent legal hassles and will be valid under new federal regulations effective July 30. Health Minister Allan Rock called the announcement a landmark for patients with grave illnesses.
An anonymous saying attributed to Wir and Wispo cautions readers that the idea of a fool at every turn is a conservative estimate of market gullibility. The remark frames skepticism toward quick profits.
Deborah Grey, the Alliance’s longest serving MEP, urged Stockwell Day to quit and trigger a leadership review after alleging insider dirty tricks. She was suspended from caucus and joins 11 other dissidents seeking party status, as leaders warn the move harms the party.
Edmonton reels from a Canada Day riot on Whyte Avenue as organizers brace for the world athletics championships. Officials warn of stricter liquor measures and heavier policing to prevent a repeat during July 21 22 triathlon and Aug 3 12 track events while Prince Edward attends.
Debra Grey joins the Alliance MPs calling for leader Stockwell Day to resign citing harassment as a catalyst. Monte Solberg calls Grey’s move significant, saying it strengthens the dissidents who have been suspended from the caucus and may seek recognition in the House.
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