04 Jun 1993
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1993
Page
1
Cypress Medicine Hat Liberal candidate Lloyd Robinson recounted a door knocking encounter in Ross Glen where a resident’s parrot greeted him with hello and urged voting Liberal. He plans a return visit amid the province wide election kickoff and jokes the bird remains undecided.
In Ottawa Liberal MP Brian Tobin accused Environment Minister Jean Charest of channeling taxpayers to aid his Conservative leadership bid. Campbell remains in Ottawa vowing to intensify efforts before Tory gathering. In Havana an Italian journalist hospitalised with a sub acute neuropathy fuels Cuba illness mystery. 38 500 Cubans affected by May.
Vancouver reports that about 2 billion dollars a year is spent by the federal government on housing for off reserve Indians, while native groups running the units receive roughly 130 million. The CMHC incurred large losses on non native loans as native programs report zero defaults. The hearing also notes urban funding changes and calls for land claim settlements to improve native health and longevity.
Premier Ralph Klein avoids ruling out tax increases to balance the Alberta deficit, drawing opposition charges of flip flop. Candidates debate spending cuts versus revenue, with Renner arguing no tax promise is dishonest and Robinson labeling Klein inconsistent.
Ontario negotiations on a government cost-cutting package collapse with 28 public sector unions vowing not to return. They criticize missed guarantees on job preservation as Finance Minister Laughren and Premier Rae head toward a 6 p.m. deadline.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission outlines a long term plan to curb basic cable costs, boost home grown programming, and allow new specialty services. Viewers may see a four channel basic package and optional channels including CBC Newsworld Vision Weather Now and YTV moving off basic. A digital decoder and advanced wiring will enable more choice with a pick and pay system.
Rev Roy Beyer of Victory Christian Fellowship leads the Medicine Hat Community Channel Society as they seek a religious broadcaster licence after the CRTC relaxed rules. The group weighs Trinity Broadcasting Network carriage and vows to offer diverse Christian views while facing October trial dates and equipment recalls.
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