Mideast leaders call for end to violence amid ceasefire talks
At Sharm el Sheikh Israeli Prime Minister Barak and Palestinian President Arafat agreed to publicly urge an end to the fighting and to consult within two weeks on reviving the peace process. In the West Bank and Gaza new clashes continued as marathon talks neared a close. Barak pledged meticulous effort to halt bloodshed. Arafat said violence was not initiated by his people.
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Tigers name Randy Wong interim coach as Carriere moves to GM
Medicine Hat Tigers announce Rick Carriere relinquishes head coaching to become full time general manager. Randy Wong steps in as interim head coach and leads practice ahead of Saturday’s game against Red Deer, with team off to a 3-6-1-1 start this season.
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Canada Post raises parcel rates ahead of Christmas
Canada Post increased three of four parcel options on October 1. Priority Courier up four percent, Xpress Post up three percent, and regular parcel service up 13 percent. Acknowledging fuel costs, spokesman Brian Garagan says the higher prices reflect nationwide work and will speed delivery by one day for regular parcels.
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Elkwater condo proposal faces strong public opposition
Crowded Cypress County council chambers hear about 40 residents opposing a 35 unit condo plan for the Elkwater lake shore. Opponents cite sewage risk, fire and traffic impacts, while supporters say zoning only shifts land use and that plans include septic fields. Local planner backs approval citing general plan alignment and nonfarm land.
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Wetsuit fetches charity bids after Day media splash
A Winnipeg man paid 794 to eBay for the wetsuit worn by Alliance Leader Stockwell Day during a Sept 12 Jet Ski media appearance as MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla. Peak of the Market's Larry McIntosh plans a donation drive to the city food bank with bidder names in a draw.
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Chretien reshuffles cabinet ahead of election push
Prime Minister Jean Chretien retooled his cabinet in a bid to boost wins in Atlantic Canada. Brian Tobin returns to front benches as Industry minister, John Manley becomes Foreign Affairs minister, Lloyd Axworthy leaves the post for academia, Ron Duhamel becomes Veterans Affairs minister, and Bernie Boudreau leads Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency with plans to quit the Senate for a Nova Scotia Commons seat. Tobin cautions rivals against Conservativ e platform in Atlantic ridings.
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