Families push back against politicians fundraiser for pilots
Canadian families of four soldiers killed in Afghanistan criticize a high profile fundraiser at Illinois Governor George Ryan's mansion, saying it trivializes the tragedy. About 400 attendees paid 50 US dollars each to aid the pilots' defense as questions surround the fatal accident and eight injuries.
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Afghanistan
U.S
Illinois
George Ryan
Air Force
Shays
Marley Leger
Marc Leger
Edmonton
Princess Patricia's
Canadian Light Infantry
Ryan
Schmidt
Umbach
Matt Vanover
Springfield
Illinois Air National Guard
Lloyd Smith
Pte
Nathan Smith
Canada child care failures cited in Campaign 2000 report
A Campaign 2000 study argues provincial subsidies fail many families with under six children. It notes 82 percent lacked access to regulated care in 2001 due to availability and affordability, despite government transfers of 2.2 billion. The report covers Newfoundland, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and BC.
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Shawn Springer
Coalition Against Child Poverty
Canada
Springer
Oliver
Daniel
Campaign 2000
Human Resources Development Canada
Mab Oleman
Vancouver
Newfoundland
Saskatchewan
Ontario
British Columbia
Ottawa
Jane Stewart
Prince Edward Island
Andrew Graham
Graham
Task force ends search of one Pickton property
Police wrap up part of the investigation into the Downtown Eastside disappearances with a Port Coquitlam site tied to Robert Pickton. The four hectare property, co owned by Pickton, is being shut Friday as investigators move to the pig farm to continue the probe. The site was grid divided and excavated with two diggers moving debris while pond drainage was used to inspect underwater areas. Pickton faces 15 counts of first degree murder and has a preliminary hearing set for November 4.
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Vancouver
RCMP
Port Coquitlam
Robert Pickton
Pickton
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