Union files unfair labor practices complaint against Safeway
The union representing 10 000 striking Safeway workers filed an unfair labor practices complaint with the Alberta Labor Relations Board to pressure a return to bargaining. Union president Doug O Halloran said the move targets a postponed session seen as a show for a May 13 shareholders meeting. Safeway officials were touring Edmonton.
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Edmonton
Safeway
Alberta Labor Relations Board
Doug O’halloran
O’halloran
Police fear ruling curbs warrantless home arrests
Ottawa police and the Canadian Police Association warn a Supreme Court decision requiring police to obtain a judge's warrant before entering a home could hinder arrests and risk destroying evidence while officers seek judicial approval. Critics say criminals may escape and evidence could be lost.
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Ottawace
Supreme Court of Canada
Scott Newark
Canadian Police Association
Wisdom Quotes on Challenges and Inner Journeys
A compact reflection pairs a corporate win set of thoughts about gratitude for problems with a note on the longest journey being inward. Anonymous wisdom prompts appreciation of difficulty, while Dag Hammarskjold highlights inner exploration as life’s vast voyage.
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Dag Hammarshijold
James withdraws day parole bid by Graham James coach
Convicted sex offender and junior hockey coach Graham James has withdrawn his day parole application from Saskatoon. He pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two teenage players 350 times between 1984 and 1995 and was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison on January 2, 1997. James may re apply anytime for day parole. No reason was given for the withdrawal.
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Calgaryunior
Graham James
Tion
Elaine Cherkewich
Saskatoon
James
Parole Board
Reform ads spark cross party backlash in Canada campaign
Reform party releases TV spots attacking Quebec leaders over unity debates featuring images of Chretien Charest Duceppe and Bouchard with a voice for all Canadians. Manning defends the ads while Chretien Charest and McDonough condemn them as divisive and racist.
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Reform Party
Quebec
Canada
Jean Chretien
Jean Charest
Bloc Quebecois
Gilles Duceppe
Lucien Bouchard
Reform
Preston Manning
Napanee
Ont
Chretien
Hamilton
Charest
St- Hyacinthe, Que
NDP
Alexa McDonough
Halifax
Bre-X souvenir boom hits Canadian sellers online
In Toronto reports two Yellowknife entrepreneurs cashed in on Bre-X’s stock crash. Christopher Hunt of Arctic Spirit Clothing sold over 1,000 Bre-X Salt ing Crew baseball caps at 17 each. A second trader marketed Bre-X crying towels promising 70 million ounces, billed as a gag against investors.
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Novelty Goldmine Toronto
Yellowknife
Christopher Hunt
Arctic Spirit Clothing
Bre-X
Third Chance to Bar Prisoner Voting in Canada
Prime Minister Justice Minister Allan Rock to ask the Supreme Court to suspend lower court rulings that barred prisoners serving more than two years from voting. After prisoners voted at advance polls for the June 2 election, Rock seeks a ruling that those ballots be excluded.
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Ottawa
Allan Rock
Supreme Court of Canada
Rock
Supreme Court
Private school funding bill sparks debate in Alberta
Medicine Hat trustees warn Bill 209 could cut public education funds and raise class sizes. Private schools would gain up to 75 percent of public per student grants, about 14 million for 15 000 private school students, sparking calls for clarity on funding sources and impact on public boards.
Alberta private schools seek funding bill amid trustee concerns
Bill 209 proposes an extra 950 per private school student totaling 14 million for 15 000 Alberta students. Public school trustees warn the move could reduce funding for them and trigger cuts to programs teachers and services. The bill could receive second reading soon as debate continues.
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Alberta
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