Survey Finds Hygiene Habits Among British Adults
A Reuters report cites Survey Research Associates noting 1 in 10 British men reuse underpants for two to three days and 1 in 100 for a full week. About 25 percent skip baths for three days regularly, yet many women approve of body odor. One in six women avoid baths for three days, and half admit wearing aged grey underwear longer.
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MLA wary of plan to privatize highway upkeep
Edmonton Alberta a provincial plan to privatize highway design engineering and upkeep faces strong caution from MLA Ken Kowalski who says private firms may lack safety emphasis without strict contract specifications. He notes snow clearing road grading and upkeep must be clearly defined as the public payroll sheds 1400 workers over two years with 375 in Edmonton.
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Southam News
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Homeowner protests after insurance rejects sewer backup
Jerry Craig camps on his Bridge Street roof after flood damage and a dispute with Federated Insurance over sewer backup coverage. The Craigs say the policy should cover the loss, while the insurer says the home built before 1950 was not eligible. Craig plans to stay until heard.
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Medicine Hat faces tightening water and power restrictions
Mayor Ted Grimm warns that a hot spell could force stricter water limits as the city battles a partial intake shutdown at the South Saskatchewan River. Watering bans remain in place and residents are urged to boil water after damage and sewage concerns. Health teams assess risk, while disaster recovery centers stay open for applications.
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Homolka says she blames herself for sister Tammy death
Karla Homolka tells the Toronto courtroom she feels absolutely terrible about Tammy’s death and she regrets agreeing to Paul Bernardo’s plan. She recalls being threatened and hoping the abuse would end, and she says she did not want her family to hate her.
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Last-minute wage cut pact reached in Medicine Hat library
Canadian Union of Public Employees members at Medicine Hat Public Library agree to a 1.5 percent wage and benefits cut starting July 1, with a 1996 salary restoration sunset clause. Lockout was cancelled as both sides ratify a memo of agreement after a brief bargaining standstill.
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