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The price of fame: broadcaster Brian Smith's murder shocks Ottawa

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Smith, a sports broadcaster for television station CJOH, was shot and killed in the station's parking lot on Aug 1, 1995. Jeffrey Arenburg, an unemployed fisherman with a history of mental problems, was arrested for the murder. Smith played professional hockey before becoming a journalist.

Author: Caragata, Warren
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Cases, Crimes against, Crime, Murder, Sportscasters, Smith, Brian, Arenburg, Jeffrey

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Chretien on-line

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More than 450 people took part in a May 1995 online conference with Jean Chretien, which occurred over the CompuServe information network. Chretien may soon obtain an E-mail address, so that Canadians can communicate with him via the Internet. Excerpts from the online forum are presented.

Author: Caragata, Warren
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Canada, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Science and technology policy, Information services, Prime ministers, Chretien, Jean, CompuServe Corp.

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The power of seniors

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The Ottowa government is proceeding cautiously with plans to reform pension benefits for the elderly, knowing that senior citizens form a powerful lobby. One plan Liberals are promoting is the combining of all benefits for the elderly.

Author: Caragata, Warren
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Aged, Elderly, Social policy, Political aspects, Pensions, Ontario

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Subjects list: Ottawa, Ontario
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