Drug policy debate Britain to Canada and across North America
The Times outlines a long running North American drug policy debate. It notes the US war on drugs with 25 percent of global prisoners, Canada’s lower key approach, and calls for mandatory penalties by some, while others push legalization. The piece cites CBC and Vancouver gang violence as catalysts.
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Riots and unrest seen as loss of moral moorings
A reader letter argues Western societies drift from moral roots, blaming materialism, entitlement, and neglect of commandments for unrest. It references Canada’s Confederation motto, Morgantaller honor, and Calgary court cases while predicting violence will recur on a smaller scale.
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Gas price wars and staff shift in Taber
A 2001 Times report notes Taber gas prices among Canada’s lowest amid long lines at stations as prices drop from a summer spike to 79.9 cents per litre. Jeff Walker, Taber public services manager since January, leaves for Rocky Mountain House, Aug. 28.
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