Inquiry to probe Gingras escape faces public debate in Edmonton
Woodward family welcomes federal inquiry announced by Solicitor General Pierre Blais over Daniel Gingras escape and murder, but dissatisfactions emerge over whether the probe will be public. Edmonton lawyer John Weir will examine circumstances, case management, and information sharing for potential system reforms. The report goes to Commissioner Ole Ingstrup.
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Medicine Hat
Bob Porter
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Alberta
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Canada Post delays on bribery charges at Toronto Gateway plant
Ottawa CP report says Canada Post asked Peel Regional Police to lay charges against a supervisory employee in an alleged job selling scheme at the Gateway sorting plant in Toronto. Minister Harvie Andre had cited charges earlier, but Canada Post and Ida Irwin dispute that action. Investigations began Jan 23. over 100 interviews done. a supervisor was suspended. union leaders call for resignations and a royal commission on management.
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Via Rails West Service Faces Potential Cutbacks
Edmonton report notes Deputy Prime Minister Don Mazankowski could not guarantee the Edmonton to Jasper and Vancouver Via Rail route will survive after budget cutbacks. He cited a $641 million deficit reduction goal and said management will address the impact. The route, reopened in 1985, may be affected by a total $1.3 billion subsidy reduction over five years.
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Alberta
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Conference Board predicts taxes will cost 97000 jobs
The Conference Board of Canada warned that Michael Wilson’s tax-heavy budget will slow growth in late 1989 and cost 97,000 jobs in 1990. It said unemployment rose to 7.8 percent in April despite a 2.3 percent rise in housing starts in March. Wilson disputed the predicted job losses.
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Day care worker admits kicking baby in assault case
Alberta faces calls for routine background checks after Salmatee Pardais pleaded guilty to assaulting a toddler in an Edmonton day care. The case spurred debates on screening applicants and the minister suggested voluntary guidelines with police check forms.
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Alberta
John Oldring
Big Sisters
Salmatee Paradais
Pardais
Kate Watts
Students Union
Kathy Trude
Teens drift at sea in oil tank off Nova Scotia
In New Waterford two 14 and 15 year olds were seen Friday night drifting toward open sea in a cut off oil tank. An Armed Forces helicopter coast guard ships and fishing boats searched 250 square kilometres as a Buffalo plane dropped flares. Denice Quigley reported spotting the pair waving for help.
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Michael Hurley
Denise Quigley
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