Euthanasia suspected in baby's death
Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons suspended a doctor who ordered a fatal morphine overdose for a brain damaged infant and then notified government officials. College registrar Dr Roy le Riche said he acted properly.
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John Read
University Hospital
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U S adviser is slain in San Salvador
A U S Navy commander Lt Cmdr Albert Schaufelberger was shot four times in the head while sitting in his car near Central American University in San Salvador. He led the 55 U S military advisers aiding the Salvadoran forces in their fight against leftist rebels. The killing occurred Wednesday night as he waited for a friend, with no suspects identified.
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Hamilton
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Barrett resigns as leader of BC NDP
Victoria CP reports Dave Barrett resigned Wednesday as leader of the New Democratic Party in British Columbia after a third straight election defeat. He will stay as leader until a December convention and may seek future plans after that. Contenders for the leadership include Bill King Dave Stupich Nelson Riis and Vancouver Mayor Mike Harcourt. Barrett will decide on remaining in the legislature after the convention.
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Quake in Japan Leaves Dozens Dead and Missing
An earthquake with magnitude 7.7 centered in the Japan Sea off Akita triggered deadly tsunamis along a 290 km coast. About 30 people died, 70 were missing, and 56 more were injured as waves up to six meters swept beaches where a school excursion group of 50 people was caught.
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Thunder Bay patient recovers after heart and lung transplant
Index A Thunder Bay recipient who received a new heart and lungs this week ended his first day of post operative care in critical but stable condition. The reports note hospital progress and ongoing care following the operation.
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Canadians fit but sexual health declines in new reports
Two federal reports released within hours show Canadians healthier physically yet facing rising sexual health concerns. Statistics Canada notes increasing abortions and infectious diseases while Fitness and Amateur Sport highlights better overall physical fitness, urging prevention through exercise and education to cut costs.
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Feed grain policy urged to shield western livestock industry
Laurence Nicholson of the Alberta Wheat Pool Medicine Hat district says western producers should push a new feed grain policy to offset higher transport costs from a rail subsidy. He argues a base price with shared freight costs could ease price pressures and rebalance the current non board system amid reviews of the corn competitive policy.
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Eugene Whelan
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