Gay couples win benefits ruling in Canada
Ottawa ordered to extend benefits to same sex partners equal to those for opposite sex spouses. Tribunal finds denial discriminatory under the Canadian Human Rights Act and orders inventory of discriminatory provisions with a plan to eliminate them within 60 days. The decision covers health and dental plans but not pensions, with costs estimated at about 1.2 to 2.4 million for medical and 0.65 to 1.3 million for dental benefits annually. It arises from cases including Stanley Moore and Pierre Soucy relating to relocation and partner expenses.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Keith Norton
Allan Rock
Stanley Moore
Foreign Service
Pierre Soucy
Jakarta
Indonesia
Jasmine
Moore
Liberal questions good news health poll
The Liberal party says the government should not celebrate a poll showing most Albertans are satisfied with health care. Poll results from 4,000 residents show 60 percent approval overall, with Edmonton’s Capital Health Region at 50 percent. Health critics caution about uneven service and lingering dissatisfaction.
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Hat Liberal
Good News
Health Hat
Liberal Party
Craig Wood
Edmonton
Jonathan Murphy
Population Research Lab
University of Alberta
Freemen end 81 day Montana siege with peaceful surrender
The Freemen group of 16, including ex police officer Dale Jacobi, surrendered to the FBI after 81 days at their Justus Township ranch in Montana. They left in their own vehicles, meeting agents at the compound entrance, some hugging and praying as they proceeded to Billings and Yellowstone County Jail.
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Montana
Calgar
Dale Jacobi
FBI
U.S
Waco
Ruby Ridge
Justus Township
Billings
Mont
Yellowstone County
Croak keeps Florida nights loud during rainy season
In South Florida torrential rains trigger the breeding season of frogs. Wildlife officials report homeowners overwhelmed by constant croaking as frogs seek mates. Sanctuary manager Bill Hutchins notes the frogs are active until October.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Reuter
South Florida
Bill Hutchins
Pine Joy Environmental Education Centre
Florida
Hat students sweat with NHLers at St Mary’s
Medicine Hat pupil Richmond, a Grade 9 student at St. Mary’s, skated against an all star lineup of NHL veterans including Chris Osgood Blaine Lacher Kevin Riehl Jason Miller and Guy Phillips in a 6 3 charity shinny game. Osgood a top goalie finalist drew the loudest cheers as students watched the hockey legends dazzle with slick passes and lively floor hockey style play.
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Richmond
St. Mary’s School
NHL
Detroit Red Wing
Chris Osgood
Detroit
Osgood
St. Mary’s
Medicine Hat
Boston Bruin
Blaine Lacher
Medicine Hat Tigers
Kevin Riehl
Jason Miller
Guy Phillips
Pat Grisonich
Sam Leung
St. Mary's Rebels
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the Nast
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Riverside Park
Strathcona Park
Parks Advisory Board
Canadian Press
Ann Landers Fee
Canada
Alan Small
Medicine Hat News
Lee Goalies
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