Power clash over Labrador site sparks Quebec Newfoundland rift
In a high stakes dispute Newfoundland Premier Smallwood Quebec Premier Lesage and Ontario PM Pearson clash over Labrador power rights. Winters presses Ottawa to drop private power tax while Lesage blocks New York Quebec border transmission plans. Tense talks in Toronto and Ottawa signal a broader regional struggle with UN as possible eventual umpire.
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Labrador
Newfoundland
Quebec
Winters
Mr. Smallwood
Lesage
Smallwood- Winters
New York State
Brinco
New York
Hydro
Ottawa
New Boy
Gordon
Smallwood
PM Pearson
Pearson
Ontario
Maritimes
U.S
Mr. Lesage
Expo Flame Fails to Burn as Montreal Fair Cost Question Surfaces
A Canadian cost misstep at the 1967 Montreal World’s Fair raises questions about budgeting for the flame light. Officials discovered two days after ignition that it would cost 15000 to burn gas until opening, prompting a switch to candles valued at 50. Ministers may defend the plan while questioning planning and leadership.
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Montreal
Sharp
Ottawa
Defence
Hellyer
Military College
Diefenbaker Denies Retirement Rumors Amid Sandpile Journalism
Reports claim John Bietenbaker contemplates resigning as Vendler of the Gonzervelive party. Diefenbaker denies any resignation plans and criticizes speculative reporting as ungrounded dreamt stories. The piece critiques sensational journalism.
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John Bietenbaker
Vendler
Diefenbaker
Busy Summer for Manitoba Soil Surveyors
Field parties from the Manitoba Soil Survey survey southwest Manitoba through July 19 under Rector Hortie. Helicopters will transport crews for field traverses as part of a six week program covering about 1.5 million acres with forestry collaborators and a Carman area follow up.
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Manitoba Soil Survey
Manitoba
Rector Hortie
Southwest Reconnaissance Soil Survey
Saskatchewan
Range
United States
Edward
Arthur and
Albert
Provincial Forestry Branch
Federal
Department of Forestry
Interlake
Carman
Ithe
Hortie
Morden - Winkler
Portage le Prairie
Grand Rapids
Agriculture
Forestry and Wildlife Habitat
Laing Raps Whites Over Indian Rights
National Resources Minister Arthur Laing told the 29th federal provincial wildlife conference that Canadians should not take pride in progress with native peoples and warned that preserving treaty rights to take game complicates wildlife conservation. He urged provincial cooperation and outlined proposals for a national wildlife act and a migratory bird licensing system, noting Ottawa may provide money and expertise.
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National Resources
Arthur Laing
Laing
Victoria
United States
Canada
Fr Asten
Parliament Hill Report on Evolving Canadian History Panels
A Parliament Hill briefing discusses eight panels in the main hall chronicling Canadian development from early man to northern exploration. Sculptor Miss R Eleanor Milne is cited. a centennial pamphlet will detail old and new carvings. Prime Minister Shastri visits Canada to discuss a nuclear test ban and Viet Nam diplomacy. July 7 marks Manitoba redistribution map release.
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House of Commons
Canada
St. Lawrence River
R. Eleanor Milne
India
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Pearson
Viet Nam
Shastri
London
Conference of Commonwealth
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Mr. Pearson
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