Alberta faces auto insurance crunch prompts review
Alberta lawmakers weigh all options as auto insurance premium costs rise amid stock market slump. A public plan is not the first choice, but is considered alongside regulatory limits on injury claims, reinsurance costs, and affordability to prevent system breakdown. Alan Poirier notes from the News.
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Alberta Premier warns of acting alone over cattle aid
In response to mad cow disease hits and federal aid plans, Alberta Premier Ralph Klein threatens to go it alone if Ottawa does not deliver a satisfactory package for the cattle industry. Critics say loans alone won’t cover ongoing costs. broader national action is urged as bans lift and markets recover.
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Tribes of the cubicle jungle wage subtle summer war
A newsroom column anthropomorphizes office life as tribes with desks, parking and chairs signaling status. The piece details petty thefts of pens, notepads, paper and other supplies, with battles over a stapler and desks ending by Friday 5pm. Jana Pruden reports from Medicine Hat News.
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Buy Canadian Beef to Boost Canadian Economy
Steve Paris argues Alberta beef relies on U S demand, urging Canadians to purchase Canadian beef to strengthen the local economy and reduce dependence on U S buyers. He notes free trade shifts and a slow U S border reopening, urging self reliance and national support.
Ontario court ruling on gay marriage sparks hopeful reaction
Ron Thornton celebrates a landmark Ontario decision that extends marriage rights to same sex couples and urges broader acceptance of diverse relationships. He praises the courts and Liberal stance while criticizing intolerance and unelected judges shaping law.
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