September 18 1759 and other historic Canada milestones
Mostly sunny and cool notes mark events from 1759 to 2003 across Canada. Key items include the surrender of Quebec to Britain in 1759, St. John’s garrison surrender in 1762, the 1875 establishment of the Supreme Court of Canada, 1995 World Bank wealth ranking shifts, 2003 Supreme Court ruling recognizing Metis hunting rights, and additional dated notes on premiers, birth of Don Thompson, Peron’s ouster, and Frank Zappa testimony.
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Quebec
St. John's
The
World Bank
Canada
Australia
Supreme Court of Canada
Alberta solicitor general to boost fight on organized crime
Calgary CP reports Solicitor General Harvey Cenaiko says gangs may wage war but Alberta will win. He will meet with police chiefs to push a provincewide plan, cites adding 124 Mounties soon, and plans to seek more officers in the budget to target organized crime in municipalities.
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Calgary
Alberta
Harvey Cenaiko
Cenaiko
Four killed in two vehicle crash near Sundre
SUNDAE Alta CP four people died and two were injured when two vehicles collided at Highway 22 and Bearberry Road Sunday afternoon. Police said a male driver and three female passengers in the SUV died instantly when it failed to stop. Two truck passengers, an adult woman and an 18 year old man, were treated at Sundre Hospital for non life threatening injuries. Another male passenger had minor injuries. Alcohol and speed were not factors.
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Sundae, Alta
Highway 22
Bearberry Road
Sundre Hospital
Ford Canada workers approve low-wage deal amid layoffs risk
In Ontario plants Windsor St Thomas and Brampton 95 percent of Ford CAW members voted for a three year contract despite wage gains among the lowest in the union's history and the potential loss of hundreds of jobs. About half of the 11 600 union workers participated.
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Toronto
Ford Canada
Canadian Auto Workers Union
Ford Union
Ford
Ontario
Windsor
St. Thomas
Brampton
Jon Stewart Accepts Emmy at 57th Primetime Awards
Jon Stewart hugs presenter Brad Garrett as Patricia Heaton holds the Emmy for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The ceremony in Los Angeles honored outstanding variety, music or comedy series, recognizing The Daily Show's win.
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Jon Stewart
Brad Garrett
Patricia Heaton
Los Angeles
Two Charged For Impersonating Red Cross Volunteers
Tina Lee of Burbank and Gina Liz Nicholas of Glendale face federal charges in the first Katrina relief scam case. They allegedly posed as Red Cross workers and collected up to $2,000. Impersonation of Red Cross workers is illegal, with possible five year prison terms.
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Los Angeles
Emmy Awards Honor New Comers and Veteran TV Stars
Los Angeles hosted a split Emmys ceremony with Lost and Everybody Loves Raymond winning drama and comedy series as Felicity Huffman and Patricia Arquette earned lead actress honors. Ellen DeGeneres hosted amid Hurricane Katrina recovery and joked through a delicate night while Chicago’s Jon Stewart teased the delay.
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Los Angeles
Lost
Everybody Loves Raymond
Felicity Huffman
Patricia Arquette
Tony Shalhoub
James Spader
Ellen DeGeneres
New Orleans
DeGeneres
Comedy Central
Jon Stewart
Louisiana
Mississippi
Great Escape tour highlights local homes and fundraiser
View from a city bus shows a Georgian Grey bungalow in Ross Glen as participants visit four local homes and the Cypress Club downtown during the third annual Great Escape tour. More than $40 raised over three years for the Esplanade Fundraising Committee benefitting the community.
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Ross Glen
Cypress Club
Esplanade
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Alexander Mackenzie
Manitoba
Gary Filmon
Jacques Boisdon
Don
D.T.) Thompson
Drumheller
Asta
Juan Peron
Argentina
Peron
Frank Zappa
US Senate Commerce Committee
Dee Snider
Twisted Sister
John Denver
Lac la Biche
Medicine Hat
Fort Mehderray
Grande Prairie
Red Deer Peace
Mir House
Slave Lake
Lia
Lunes
Flacord
Comco
Alta
Solicitor General
You
Red Cross
Don Gall
Herbalmagi¢.Ca
Saashime
Sacro
Asa Aera
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