Browning barred from World Championships opening ceremonies
Edmonton born world champion Kurt Browning was forbidden by the International Skating Union from performing at the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Figure Skating Championships in his home province. Fans voiced anger while Browning, 29, emphasized his happiness to be part of the event.
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Moon ruins claim rocks NASAs glass cities on moon
The Mars Mission group led by Richard Hoagland claims Apollo astronauts found ancient alien cities on the moon and that photos prove glass domed metropolises the size of Los Angeles. NASA scientist Strangway dismisses the tale as hoax noting lunar glass formed by meteorite impacts.
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Stakes rise as GM strike halts brake supply chain
The 3,000 Delphi Chassis Systems workers in Dayton Ohio strike threatens GM production across North America. GM has laid off over 150,000 workers since March 4 and shuttered most U S assembly plants. Budd Canada laid off 890 of 1,500 as Delphi outsources more non core parts. The dispute centers on job security amid outsourcing trends and just in time delivery.
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Klein shifts on gay rights and lifestyle choice debate
Alberta premier Ralph Klein signaled support for legal protection against discrimination for gays, challenging his prior stance. He echoed MLA Lorne Taylor's argument that such protection would grant special rights, calling homosexuality an individual lifestyle choice. The exchange comes amid broader federal and provincial disputes over inclusion of sexual orientation in human rights legislation.
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Nobody Named For Alabama Third District Ballot
Joe Magee of Weaver plans to appear on the June fourth Republican ballot as Nobody. He says the nickname reflects a belief that nobody in Washington cares about voters.
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GST abolition debate stirs Liberal MPs in Canada
Reform MP Monte Solberg says a House vote on killing the GST will reveal government unity and test Liberal resolve to fulfill the election promise to abolish the tax. Backbench unrest grows as MPs pledge opposition to the budget over GST, while Liberals shift to harmonizing with provincial sales taxes. Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland byelections loom as the issue persists.
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