Amnesty urged for Alberta social workers on strike
A May memo from deputy minister Remple urged dropping contempt proceedings against strikers and stated no workers would be fired if they return to work, while preserving power to terminate for gross misconduct. The dispute involves 750 of 2,100 social workers and 1,800 correctional staff in Alberta's essential services law.
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Dick Fowler
Officer charged after Toronto shooting shocks Black community
Constable Brian Rapson, 35, a 10 year veteran of the Metropolitan Toronto Police, is charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm after the Monday shooting of 16 year old Marlon Neal in Scarborough. Neal is in fair condition after surgery. the incident deepens Black community tensions and prompts calls for accountability.
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Ottawa weighs cutting GST for small firms
A Conservative senator and an accountant say Ottawa is studying options to ease the seven percent GST for small businesses. A flat rate on revenues or lower rate is discussed while Revenue Minister Jelinek promises simplified rules for up to 800,000 firms and minimal extra paperwork.
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Meech Lake reform gains support from Commons committee
A three party Commons committee unanimously backs proposals to break the Meech Lake impasse. Some Conservative MPs from Quebec express worries while reform advocates say amendments could be added after signing. The draft report reportedly urges ratification with time bound changes to address minority rights Senate reform and Quebec’s district society clause.
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Estonia faces failed coup as crowds seize parliament
In Riga the Estonian government and crowds acted to defend Tallinn parliament after Soviet loyalists converged on the building. Thousands gathered around the legislature, lowered the red flag, raised Estonia’s tricolor, and authorities formed a Home Guard to protect official sites amid the crisis. Premier Savisaar urged international talks to ease the standoff.
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Death claims Henson and Davis creators of enduring fame
Jim Henson the Muppets founder died at 53 from a bacterial infection in New York Hospital after being admitted the day before. Sammy Davis Jr. died at 64 in Beverly Hills after an eight month throat cancer battle. Henson’s puppet empire included Miss Piggy and Cookie Monster and led to Sesame Street and Disney buyouts. Davis was a famed performer and outspoken personality.
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Canadians study record debt buildup across economy
Statistics Canada reports a 1.208 trillion debt level at 1989 year end, up 10 percent from 1988 as households and governments borrow more. Foreigners hold an increasing share, prompting alarm from analysts. mortgage and consumer debt reach 75 percent of disposable income while corporate debt rises 16 percent amid a high interest rate environment.
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