City secrecy terrifies Anderson over city pay raises leak
Ald. Bernie Anderson says doors of City Hall trap information and wants openness after leaking details of proposed pay raises up to 10 000 for non union middle managers. Critics say he violated his oath while council debates open sessions and confidentiality safeguards.
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Alberta teachers eye higher pay after nurses deal
Alberta teachers vow to push for wage increases after the nurses’ 7.24 percent compounded raise over two years. Barni Mackay, ATA president, argues funds were found for health authorities during an election and should be available for teachers.
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New Mercedes Papal Car Delivers for Pope John Paul
Pope John Paul received a new black Mercedes convertible for his papal fleet. Jochen Prange of Mercedes-Benz Italia presented the vehicle, featuring a $500 telephones option, white leather, Madonna image, and a top speed over 200 kmh. The car adds to a fleet of four Mercedes vehicles and took a year to outfit.
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Ontario targets 10 hospitals in major shutdown plan
The Health Services Restructuring Commission recommends closing ten Toronto area hospitals and converting two to clinics to save about 4.38 billion annually with 59 million reinvested in home and long term care. Additional 158 million would fund hospital conversions. Duncan Sinclair led the report shifting focus to Greater Toronto regions.
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Duchess airman finally put to rest
A Duchess airman was finally laid to rest after a lengthy service, with local officials noting his sacrifice and family members recalling his dedication. The ceremony drew mourners from the community and veterans groups.
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Calgarian family lays to rest WWII flyer in Burma
In Burma near Rangoon at Taukkyan War Cemetery a Canadian family said goodbye to Cornelius Kopp and five other World War II flyers. Kopp, of Duchess Alberta, vanished with the RCAF C-47 Dakota crew on June 21, 1945, with discovery of the crash site in 1990 ending decades of uncertainty. 131 Canadians attended the graveside service, voiced gratitude for military efforts and the long search that finally closure.
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