Ottawa gun debates split views at two Hill news conferences
Two Parliament Hill news conferences on gun control drew sharp contrast. Reform critic Jack Ramsay labeled one as opportunistic vote grabbing after the killings of Margret and Wilson Kasonde, while another praised by some for candor and courage, highlighting the gun control bill and the registry. The father is charged with the murders.
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Gun control debate inflamed by child murders and politics
Ken MacQueen critiques gun lobby tactics spurred by the killings of two children. He notes police have not confirmed the murder weapon as legally owned and discusses proposed firearm registration, background checks, and domestic violence flags. The column also covers NDP leadership chatter and regional opposition to gun registry.
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Alberta plans sale of Swan Hills stake amid private ventures row
Alberta proposes to sell its 40 percent Swan Hills waste facility stake for about 160 million dollars and to have independent auditors monitor the sale. The government argues the deal would end the costly Swan Hills venture and also shed Vencap holdings, though critics warn taxpayers retain more value in Vencap than the offered price.
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Hardball with the Serbs in NATO Bosnia Crisis
NATO should not bargain with Serbs to release hostages. United Nations faces retaliation questions as France England Russia Germany and the US clash over Bosnia policy. Major powers must unite to pressure peace while keeping air strikes as a tool for violence suppression.
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Ottawa and Canada Day festivities pushback by columnist
Calgary Herald columnist William Gold blasts federal Celebrate! campaigns as top down politics. He argues July 1 celebrations should unfold locally, with communities guiding events rather than Ottawa driven programs. He cites CBC coverage and recalls Kim Campbell’s 1993 Canada Day involvement.
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Fearless Jack O Malley Leads Reynolds Investigation Narrative
A Chicago crime tale cites U.S. Rep. Reynolds case and the Cook County State's Attorney Jack O Malley dubbed Fearless Jack. The piece describes a large team of police detectives prosecutors and publicity staff pursuing evidence and TV-ready moments to portray Reynolds as dangerous.
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Jack” O’malley
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Reynolds sex scandal fuels Chicago crime talk
Mike Royko mocks a political sex probe while linking it to broader crime fears in Chicago. He satirizes media hype and officials who overreact to Reynolds allegations, arguing murder and other crimes still demand attention and resources.
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