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Friday, August 15, 2008 Volume: 6, Issue: 33
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Bodies of two Canadian soldiers returning home |
CFB TRENTON, Ont. - The bodies of two Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan are to return home. The military plane carrying Master Cpl. Josh Roberts and Master Cpl. Erin Doyle will arrive at CFB Trenton, in eastern Ontario. The plane will be met by family and dignitaries including Governor General Michaelle Jean, Minister of Defence Peter MacKay and Chief of Defence General Walter Natynczyk. Both soldiers were members of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Roberts was with the 2nd Battalion based in Shilo, Man., while Doyle was a member of the 3rd Battalion in Edmonton. Doyle, who was known as the "Friendly Giant," was remembered as a seasoned soldier. The 32-year-old, who was nearing the end of his third tour of duty in Afghanistan, was killed by insurgents at a small combat outpost in the Panjwaii district of Kandahar province. He was the 90th Canadian soldier to die since the Afghan mission began in 2002. The burly, 200-pound redhead was the kind of soldier who "stood out in a crowd," not just because of his size, said battle group commander Lt.-Col. Dave Corbould. The Kamloops, B.C., native leaves behind his wife Nicole and daughter Zarine. Roberts was killed during an operation in neighbouring Zhari district.
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Regional inconsistency hurts soldier care: report |
Inconsistent care across the country means wounded Canadian soldiers returning from overseas may not be getting the most effective care, according to a senate report. The senate committee on national security and defence finds that care for soldiers on the ground at Kandahar Air Field and at transitional facilities such as the one in Landstuhl, Germany is exceptional. There is, however, a greater challenge with the long term care that is needed from the Canadian health care system once soldiers return home. "We think our troops are being well-served if they have the misfortune of being wounded in terms of evacuation and immediate medical care," Liberal Senator Colin Kenny, chair of the senate committee on national security and defence, as said. However, he added, "we're unhappy with what happens when you come home, and that's a much larger problem."
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Inquiry into teen's death will be 'fair': Que. police |
Quebec provincial police say that their criminal investigation into the police shooting of an 18-year-old in Montreal will be public and will establish who was "responsible" for the incident. Freddy Alberto Villanueva's death sparked riots in the northern Montreal community where the shooting occurred. He was shot by a Montreal police officer during a confrontation. Anti-racism groups have been calling for a public inquiry into the shooting, amid appeals from the police and government officials for calm in the community. In a press conference, Lt. Francois Dore of the Quebec provincial police said in French, "We trust that we will do this inquiry well." "The goal of a criminal investigation is to establish responsibility, if there is, of each and every one (involved) -- which is not the goal of a public inquiry," he added in English. He said that the conclusion of the investigation will be made public and there will be regular communications from the provincial force on the matter. "The investigation will be complete, will be impartial . . . (it) will be a fair investigation," Dore said in response to a question about political pressure on the case. He said that more than 30 witnesses have been interviewed so far and police have met with the family of the victim. "We can feel the confidence between them and us," he said. Dore said the investigation should be complete in eight to 10 weeks. New information on officers involved
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Coroner investigates after body found at blast site |
Coroner's officials in Toronto were at Sunrise Propane Industrial Gases, investigating the discovery of a body at the site of this weekend's massive explosions. Investigators haven't identified the body, but officials have been searching for a missing employee at the propane facility where the fire erupted. Parminda Saini, who works for Sunrise Propane Industrial Gases, has been missing since. A witness has told police an employee ran toward the explosion. Toronto Mayor David Miller held a news conference where he offered his condolences to the family of the victim. Miller, who was joined by emergency officials, also said his staff is now working with the province to make sure another similar disaster doesn't occur. He restated his call for a zoning review of propane facilities.
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