Equal pay gap narrows but risk to economic security grows
The Canadian Council on Social Development reports that while female earnings rose from 54 to 65 cents per male dollar between 1981 and 1995, gender parity remains distant as convergence could threaten economic security. For full-time year-round workers the gap narrowed from 64 to 73 cents. Researchers Katherine Scott and Clarence Lochhead warn gains may be tenuous as young workers converge wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canadian Council On Social Development
Katherine Scott
Clarence Lochhead
Southam Graphic
RCMP Take Over Gail Miller Slaying Case in Sask.
Saskatchewan RCMP assumed the Gail Miller murder investigation after Saskatoon police asked to be relieved of the 28 year old case. The move follows new DNA testing linked to David Milgaard and a convicted suspect identified by DNA evidence. Cpl. Vern Quinlan said the matter is under investigation and all avenues will be pursued.
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Regina
RCMP
Gail Miller
Saskatoon
David Milgaard
Cpl
Vern Quinlan
Larry Fisher
Milgaard
Quinlan
Saskatchewan
John Nilson
Mounties
Wisdom and Books on Aging and Friendship
A reflection notes that aging shifts motives for lighting out the dark toward economy rather than romance. It praises books as constant friends and patient teachers, describing them as accessible, wise counselors and steady mentors for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Ellot
Silver lining promo buys car rebates after Kelowna rain
A Kelowna car dealer promised a $5,000 rebate if rainfall exceeded 10 mm on July 21. The storm delivered over 30 mm, prompting about 20 customers to receive rebates totaling $100,000 funded by a special insurance policy.
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Kelowna
B.C
Don Folk Chevalds
Hat area drought tightens as rain falters
In Medicine Hat and surrounding Irvine area farmers face worsening drought with crop losses already reported. Alberta Agriculture notes southern and eastern fields suffer drought stress while central and western regions fare better. Even immediate rain may not restore potential as shallow roots increase vulnerability.
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Hat
Keith Levee
Alberta Wheat Pool
Irvine
Donna Schorr
Hollstein
Alberta
Bre-X gold salting not a one man scam analysts say
Analysts doubt Bre-X geologist Michael de Guzman could have carried out the fraud alone after his death in March. Ted Carter suggests senior figures like John Felderhof may have known earlier. RCMP investigations continue as the Busang deposit case unravels under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agalgary
Nalysts
Bre -X Minerals
Michael de Guzman
Globe and Mail
de Guzman
Borneo
Ted Carter
Bre-X
John Felderhof
Busang
Indonesia
Carter
Felderhof
Cayman Islands
David Walsh
RCMP
Killer dolphins turn healers in Crimea therapy program
In Sevastopol Crimea former Soviet navy dolphins trained to kill are now used to treat illnesses in Ukraine. About 20 dolphins assist a therapy program claiming to help autism bedwetting stuttering and stress while trainers describe sonar based energy realignment techniques.
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Sevastopol
Crimea
Nikolai Savchenko
Black Sea
Ukraine
Svetlana Matyshevna
Red Deer Hosts Hell’s Angels Patchover Crowd
Red Deer residents mixed curiosity with caution as police ticketed Hell’s Angels members for traffic violations during a carnival like gathering at the Red Deer Lodge. Mayor Surkan plans a public education push to address misunderstandings about the bikers’ presence.
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Red Deer
Hell’s Angels
Red Deer Lodge
Kari Balmer
Gail Surkan
Surkan
RRSPs warned to hurt low income retirees in Canada
Toronto actuaries warn that under the proposed 2001 seniors benefit plan low and middle income workers may lose more than they gain from RRSP saving. A clawback reduces Ottawa support for singles earning above thresholds, undermining retirement savings incentives.
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Toronto
Canadian Institute of Actuaries
Malcolm Hamilton
William M. Mercer
Ottawa
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Salant
Sandra Cordon
Canadian Press
Whaatit
Ann Landers
Canada
Ee Living
Ag City News
Main
Glassific
Logrono
Spain
Saint Maria Magdalena
Biker Union
Canadian Press and
Southam Newspapers
Rocky Rockburn
Calgary
Grim Reaper
Southamne
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