Walkerton E. coli deaths rise to 21 potential
Three more Walkerton women in their 80s died after the mid May water contamination. Ontario deputy coroner says the deaths may be linked but not conclusively. The outbreak has killed seven confirmed and sickened about 2,000. inquests will take about four weeks as federal funds of 9.9 million are pledged to improve water treatment.
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John Manley
Canada
XL Foods finds deadly E. coli in Moose Jaw ground beef batch
A contaminated 900 kilogram XL Foods batch in Moose Jaw led Canada Safeway to recall 45 000 kilograms of ground beef nationwide. CFIA testing will decide within two days whether other meat from the same day is recalled. XL Foods official says broader recall unlikely but agency approval is needed.
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Canada
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Food Agency
Medicine Hat teen attacked over sexuality
Jeremy Crittenden an 18 year old Medicine Hat youth says he was knocked unconscious and beaten at a weekend party after attackers learned he is gay. He suffered a broken jaw and other injuries and remained in hospital after jaw surgery. Police have not charged anyone yet.
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Calgary
Dave McCord
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Pilots Strike Looms After Air Canada Takeover
The Air Canada pilots union votes 95 percent in favor of a strike over wages, with negotiations set to resume. Travel agents warn travelers face limited options as Canadian Airlines remains under Air Canada control and no clear替 competitor exists. Passengers express anger at Air Canada's monopoly and possible flight disruptions.
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WestJet
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Medicine Hat
No jail time for Alberta couple in teen diabetes death
Steven and Ruth Shippy received three year suspended sentences after being found guilty of failing to provide necessities of life for 14 year old Calahan Shippy who died December 30 1998 from diabetes complications. The couple members of the Followers of Christ sect argued they believed illness could be cured by prayer. Justice Douglas Sirrs noted children under 16 must receive medical care and the Shippys will be on probation obeying Canadian law.
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Ruth Shippy
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Canada
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Oregon
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Peek a boo bandit gets 15 months for store robbery
Cory Niganobe, 21, of Mississauga, was sentenced to 15 months in jail for armed robbery of a Sault Ste. Marie convenience store, where he used a knife and tried to hide his face. Justice Larry Whalen urged admission to the Northern Treatment Centre for rehabilitation.
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