Alberta urged to heed Ottawa on same sex marriages
Alan Poirier notes Alberta has repeatedly lost cases shielding gays from discrimination and argues the province will eventually follow federal rulings recognizing same sex marriages. He cites past court orders on inheritance rights and pension benefits, and predicts future legal acceptance despite political resistance.
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Klein
Ottawa
Supreme Court
Alberta
Delwin Vriend
Edmonton Christian College
TCN
Court of Queen's Bench
Calgary
High Court
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Alan Poirier
Albian Sands Energy launches amid fires and evacuations
Despite January blaze costing 150 million and a Muskeg River Mine shutdown, Albian Sands Energy opened the Athabasca Oil Sands Project. A forest fire forced last minute relocation of the launch from Fort McKay to MacDonald Island while Wood Buffalo authorities evacuated Fort McKay. Community leaders earned praise for emergency responses and a resilient public celebration.
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Hirst
Muskeg River
Athabasca
Albian
Hephaestus
Art McKay
MacDonald Island
Wood Buffalo
Highway 63
Ralph Klein
Albion
Fort McKay
Conklin
Thcre
Why Wonder On Y Chromosome Degeneration And Sex Roles
A columnist argues that Y chromosome degeneration is supported by science and discusses perceived male and female stereotypes, noting a Cambridge study on Y chromosome repair. The piece blends humor on beer culture with a claim that genetics may explain gendered taste and behavior differences. Jana, a News reporter, can be reached at Jjpruden medicinehatnews.com.
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Farrah Fawcet
Cambridge
Jana
Jjpruden
Medicinehatnews
California tax revolt offers Alberta a lesson
A 25 year retrospective on Proposition 13 highlights how California limited property tax increases and required two thirds legislative support for new taxes, shaping public finance and political debate. The piece contrasts Alberta’s lack of voter initiative rights with Alberta polls showing strong support for citizen initiated referenda and tax-approval laws. It cites John Carpay of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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Toe Fox
The
Taxpayers Association
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