Saskatchewan health-care strike ends after weeklong walkout
Regina nurses and health workers return to work as a tentative deal with the government injects 4.5 million dollars and mediators help 12 000 workers end a weeklong strike at nursing homes and hospitals across Saskatchewan. Josie Schaffer expresses relief that staff return to care for residents.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Josie Schaffer
Alberta imposes tougher pollution rules on new coal plants
Alberta announces stricter emission standards for sulphur and pollutants for new coal fired plants in a bid to spur new build and expansion. Seven existing plants unchanged supply nearly 70 percent of total power. Environment Minister Lorne Taylor says goal is long term coal use with 800 year supply.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Ralph Klein
White House
Environment
Lorne Taylor
Passaic Man Claims $46 Million Lottery Jackpot
Melvin B. Milligan of Passaic disclosed he found and claimed the $46 million US lottery payout after hearing reports the ticket was near expiry. He said he retrieved the nearly year-old ticket from a drawer and submitted it for the prize, which officials had earlier confirmed was entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.
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Newark
N.J
Melvin B. Milligan
Passaic
U.S. Postal Service
Wit and Wisdom Quote by Dick Amey
A noted adage from Dick Amey warns that genuine progress comes not from getting even but from higher aims and constructive action. The saying emphasizes restraint and positive growth over retaliation.
Solberg urges Day resignation amid Alliance caucus rift
Medicine Hat MP Solberg remains defiant calling for Stockwell Day to quit after a disputed speech to unite the Alliance and PCs. He could face caucus discipline as eight MPs have already been ousted while others weigh their futures and Diane Ablonczy backs Day.
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Solberg
Canadian Alliance
Stockwell Day
Medicine Hat
Day
Alliance
Progressive Conservatives
Joe Clark
Dick Harris
Harris
Diane Ablonczy
Stockwell
National Party
John Gannon
Hat Jays Owner Hints At Staying In Medicine Hat For 2001 Season
Medicine Hat Blue Jays owner D G Elmore says no talks with other cities and a solid home base in Medicine Hat make a 2001 season likely. He aims to improve attendance, hoping to average over 1 000 fans per game, up from last year’s 714. He also oversees the Idaho Falls Padres, defending Pioneer League champions.
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Medicine Hat Blue Jays
Medicine Hat
D.G
Hat Jays
Elmore
Blue Jays
Idaho Falls Padres
Athletic Park
Great Falls Dodgers
Paul Fetz
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Jays
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Helena Brewers
Casper
Wyo
Provo
Utah
Nortel Cuts 10000 Jobs Amid Record Loss Forecast
Nortel Networks plans 10,000 more layoffs this year, bringing total to 30,000, and expects a net loss around 19.2 billion US dollars in the second quarter. The firm will drop its common dividend and write down 12.3 billion US dollars in assets while seeking 2.0 billion US dollars in borrowings. It will also exit its low margin DSL division as shares tumble on both sides of the border.
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Toronto
Nortel Networks
John Roth
U.S
Nortel
Wall Street
New York
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