Ontario joins prairie provinces in gun control constitutional challenge
Ontario submits a legal brief with Alberta Court of Appeal opposing federal gun control law. Bob Runciman argues the $85 million registry is unnecessary and infringes provincial power over property and civil rights. Opposition MPPs harshly question public safety implications.
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Toronto
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Bob Runciman
Alberta Court of Appeal
Runciman
NDP
David Christopherson
Jacques Cousteau Dies at 87 in Paris Home
Jacques Cousteau, famed undersea explorer and TV host, died at his Paris home before dawn after a respiratory infection and heart problems. His wife Francine said he had been ill for months and he planned to complete Calypso II, the ship to replace his famed Calypso.
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Jacques Cousteau
Cousteau
Francine
Paris
Wisdom on spiritual adulthood and authentic dialogue
Henri Nouwen argues that true dialogue and mutuality require believing one has something to offer. If a person only feels they are an object of another’s generosity, authentic communication cannot exist.
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Henri Nouwen
Marauding elephants invade camp along Chinese border
Indian army officials report elephants raid a border camp, douse fires with trunk water, topple electrified fencing, and loot rum and food. The pachyderms then roam and stagger drunkenly for hours, largely avoiding humans unless provoked, before vanishing back into the jungle.
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New Delhi
Southam
Seniors warn Canada may ruin golden years amid new benefit plan
The Canadian Association of Retired Persons denounces Ottawa proposed seniors benefit as unfair to low income seniors. CARP criticizes lack of relief for the poor while Finance notes shifts in OAS and GIS with some older residents gaining up to 120 more yearly but many seniors losing funds. The plan aims to save about 8 billion by 2030.
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Canada
Canadian Association of Retired Persons
Ottawa
Walter
Kelm
CARP
Treasury Board
Treasury
Safety gaps blamed in Medicine Hat methanol bus fuel program
A Medicine Hat report cites inadequate health and safety standards in an experimental methanol bus fuel project from 1986 to 1994. Workers overexposed via skin absorption or inhalation faced immediate health effects and possible long term risks. Three men treated for poisoning allege lack of gloves and training.
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Medicine Hat
Larry J. Bonneville
Medicine Hat Environmental Health and Safety Administrator
Bill Torok
Torok
Darryl Kallis
John Wilson
HAT Transit
Rod Edwards
Methanex
Wilson
Bob Nicolay
WHMIS
Nicolay
Bonneville
Hat
Texas
Alberta Health
Methanol Health Risks Short Term and Long Term
Short term exposure causes nausea headaches abdominal pain vomiting and visual disturbances from blurred vision to light sensitivity. Swallowing even small amounts can cause blindness and death. Long term inhalation or absorption may lead to systemic poisoning brain disorders impaired vision and blindness.
Alberta faces near 3 billion surplus in 1996 97
Edmonton Alberta treasury officials forecast a near 3 billion surplus as 1996 97 closes. Oil and corporate tax windfalls could push past projections by up to 500 million with oil revenues possibly exceeding estimates by 700 million. Treasurer Stockwell Day will release public accounts and the heritage fund report for the year ending March 30.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Liberal Treasury
Gene Zwozdesky
Stockwell Day
Heritage Fund
Zwezdesky
Liberal leadership review eyed for early 1998
Senior Liberals weigh a snap leadership vote for Jean Chretien to quell doubts on his grip. The party constitution requires a confidence vote at the first biennial national convention after a general election, with insiders pushing for February or March to settle the issue before Quebec unity pressures.
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Jean Chretien
Liberal Party
Chretien
Quebec
Lucien Bouchard
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