Kelowna Licence Bill Sparks Computer Penny Dispute
Gord Plitt faces a one cent shortfall on his Truck King business licence after the city computer calculated $86.82 for a prorated fee, despite $86.81 paid May 14. Licensing supervisor Manley McCorkle commented that automated billing dictated the bill.
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Ng investigated for studies as quake hits Southern California
Alberta opposition member Stockwell Day criticizes Charles Ng for pursuing Athabasca University studies while extradition fights in Canada and California slayings proceed. Ng is jailed in Prince Albert. A magnitude six quake near Sierra Madre caused deaths and damage to Pasadena Playhouse and city hall with aftershocks and outages.
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Vander Zalm Page AQ Unclear Threats Cited
Fragmentary note references concern for family and friends regarding unfair attack. No clear event date or location provided.
Workers vote to cut wages to save Algoma Steel
Algoma Steel workers approve a wage cut of up to $3 an hour for four months, aiming to raise $50 million with federal provincial and company support. The union urges Ottawa to provide guarantees while seeking an extension of the creditors' deadline.
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Economy on road to revival gains spread across sectors
Canada’s economy rose 0.9 percent in April from March with manufacturing leading the rebound after eight straight declines. Transportation equipment, electrical, wood and fabricated metal sectors drove most gains, while service industries rose 0.8 percent paced by finance real estate and wholesale trade. Real estate agents and brokers accounted for about 80 percent of the dollar increase.
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Elections urged after Spicer report in Canada
Liberal Leader Jean Chretien and NDP critic Lorne Nystrom urged Prime Minister Mulroney to seek an election after the Spicer commission report. They criticized the $23 million inquiry as revealing little new and called for constitutional change and a referend um through a constituent assembly proposal.
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Quebec critics say forum report fuels separatist momentum
Quebec politicians and participants say the Citizens' Forum on Canada's Future wasted 23 million and eight months. They call the final report vague and hollow, arguing it gives Quebecseparatists fuel and fails to offer concrete recognition beyond a distinct society.
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