Rare animal smuggling on the rise worldwide
Brazilian authorities thwart a flight seizure revealing 14 endangered exotic birds valued over $100,000. CITES and TRAFFIC officials warn the trade fuels global networks moving primates birds reptiles and furs valued in the billions yearly with weak penalties and limited seizure capacity.
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Switzerland
Manaus
Brazil
Mexico City
Jesus Lopez
Lopez
Jean Patrick le Duc
CITES
Francois Mouton
Traffic
Paris
Hong Kong
Singapore
Belgium
Say
Thailand
Indonesia
Argentina
Spain
Iberia
United Arab Emirates
Jura
Pyrenees
Massif Central
Reunion
Indian Ocean
Plane's warning system thwarted potential disaster
Ottawa Citizen reports Canadian Airlines Flight 180 departing Vancouver for Prince George on Nov. 24, 1987, with crew unfamiliar with a new cockpit. The Canadian Aviation Safety Board cites pilot fatigue, late prep, and a flight crew that had not completed the improvised familiarization, yet the aircraft avoided catastrophe due to warnings.
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Iain Hunter
Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa
Canadian Airlines International Ltd
Vancouver
Prince George
B.C
Canadian Aviation Safety Board
Flight 180
CAIL
Michael Dukelow
Southam News
Doonesbury Flight 180 Tragedy Context and Warnings
The 91 passengers and crew of five faced a perilous approach to Prince George as pilot unfamiliarity with radios and a misset VHF switch caused erroneous instrument readings. Ground proximity warnings likely saved all aboard though miscommunication and misreading readings delayed actions.
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Prince George
Ghostbusters scare parents urge public input
Letters argue the Ghostbusters TV series frightens young children and could blur lines between fiction and reality. The writer urges parental caution and requests action from consumer groups, magazines, MPs, and major brands to address the impact on children.
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Four
Klein mocks nude bars amid polluting minds criticism
Audrey Jensen from Stettler reports on Ralph Klein's stance during a phone line discussion. Klein is accused of grandstanding while facing questions about nude dancing by teenage girls in bars and its impact on youth and social issues. The piece notes his alleged disregard for youth concerns and calls for MLA action.
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Ralph Klein
Cowtown
Mr. Klein
Don Getty
Audrey Jensen Stettler
Alta
Premier praised for Senate reform efforts in Alberta
The letter defends Alberta's premier as highly capable and visionary for championing Senate reform. It cites the Senatorial Elections Act and the successful appointment of the first Canadian senator after seven days of negotiation, arguing regional leaders praise him, while criticizing a columnist.
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Alberta
Come Home In 90 invites Balfour Collegiate alumni in Regina
Ex students teachers and staff of Balfour Collegiate are invited to a Regina reunion event Come Home In 90 on June 29 30 and July 1 1990. Registration details include the phone number 306 569 1321 and the address 4 Boyce Street Regina SK S4R 6T7. Marilyn Rice Balfour Collegiate Regina.
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Saskatchewan
Balfour Collegiate
Balfour Technical School
Regina
Boyce Street
Marilyn Rice
Alberta AGT selloff debate sparks fears of loss for fixed buyers
The writer argues the AGT privatization will favor wealthy buyers and raise costs for average Albertans who cannot afford shares. Citing UK postal telecom privatization, they warn prices may rise as profits sought, leaving ordinary customers worse off while a few gain. They seek reassurance that their concerns are unfounded.
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United Kingdom
Thatcher
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