The fight for Toronto: a proposed merger draws cries of outrage from rich and poor, right and left

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City officials introduced Bill 103 in Dec 1996, a proposal to merge Toronto, Ontario's six municipalities into one megacity. The proposal has sparked heated debate and strong opposition from many different constituencies. The bill was soundly rejected in a non-binding referendum in Mar 1997.

Cover Story, Political aspects, Public opinion, Referendum, Referendums, Metropolitan government, Annexation (Municipal government)

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The case of the quirky neurologist: the singular Oliver Sacks has produced a rivetting document of human oddities

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Sacks' latest book 'An Anthropologist on Mars' describes the conditions of seven patients who suffer from neurological problems such as Tourette's syndrome or autism. Sacks has written several other popular books including 'Awakenings.' Details of his life and work are given.

Biography, Authorship, Neurologists, An Anthropologist on Mars (Book), Sacks, Oliver

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Death in the dark streets

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The execution-style slayings of three prostitutes on the same night with the same gun suggest that a serial killer may be stalking Toronto prostitutes. The 3 new murders will be added to a list of 9 other murders of prostitutes in the Toronto area since Mar 1998.

Investigations, Crimes against, Crime, Prostitutes, Serial murders

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