06 Apr 1990
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1990
Page
1
National news briefs report on a provincial court injunction and summarize TV listings in the A sections. Sports scoreboards appear in the A11 to A15 area.
Canadian politics hinge on Quebec and Newfoundland decisions. Lucien Bouchard warns Canada without Quebec would be unclear while Newfoundland’s approval reversal raises doubt about Meech Lake. Quebec's assembly supports no changes, signaling possible end of the accord.
Alberta's Jim Horsman says Prime Minister Mulroney erred by not appointing Stan Waters to the Senate, a decision Horsman calls regrettable. Horsman argues Newfoundland's scuttling of Meech Lake weakens Senate reform and notes Mulroney could still fill vacancies before year end if Meech Lake fails. Waters, allied with Reform, remains optimistic reform is possible as Getty defends Meech Lake.
Lithuania appeals to the Kremlin for immediate talks to resolve three weeks of stalemate over independence from the Soviet Union. Moscow pressures Lithuania as its parliament calls for conciliation while reiterating demands to withdraw the March 11 declaration. An opinion poll shows 91 percent back independence.
Canadian Armed Forces halted a 10 ad campaign to recruit reserves after newspapers dropped three ads showing minorities and a woman in subservient roles to white male officers. Mary Collins ordered measures to prevent repeats amid NDP criticism of apparent design intent.
Manitoba MP Rod Murphy says he had been drinking before the car he was driving crashed near Ottawa on Thursday night, police report. The incident involves the NDP whip and raises questions about his fitness in Parliament.
Alberta New Democrats leaked a draft bill to exempt projects from environmental reviews. Environment critic John McInnis cited holes in the bill. The Alberta Pacific pulp mill near Athabasca faced delays after a federal provincial panel demanded further studies. Aylmer bridge crash witness Murphy, a former MP, apologized for drinking and driving and faces Quebec court on May 28.
Opposition MPs demand freer conscience votes on the seven percent goods and services tax in Canada. External Affairs Minister Joe Clark cites political risk in defeating the tax while MPs Kilgour and Kindy face Alberta caucus suspension for opposing it. Campaigns urge public referendum style votes against the GST, aiming for broad support and tax system overhaul.
Harold Ballard 86 of Maple Leaf Gardens fame lies in critical condition in ICU after breathing failure. Family including children and Yo landa Ballard at bedside. guardian Willard Estey present. Maple Leaf Gardens stock rose despite prognosis. Ballard has a history of diabetes heart issues and recent kidney failure treatment.
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