Nerve-gas antidote HI-6 tested on humans in Canada
Human trials of HI-6 antidote for nerve gas poisoning proceed under Canadian military oversight at CFB Suffield with the aim of domestic and NATO export. Tests began in 1989 at a Montreal lab to establish safe dosages, with volunteers warned to use birth control during and after participation.
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Bio-Chemical Research Laboratory
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Federal Health and Welfare Protection Branch
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Madill
Medicine Hat faces ERCB hearing on power plant expansion
Grimm says Medicine Hat would be at the mercy of TransAlta Utilities if the expansion is refused while he anticipates approval. Opponents cite a surplus capacity, one system planning, and deferral of larger projects as reasons not to proceed. The Alberta Interconnected System could serve the city until 1993.
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Syria
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TransAlta Utilities
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Energy Resources Conservation Board
BBC
Grimm
Alberta
TransAlta
Alberta Power Ltd
Red Deer
Lethbridge
Calgary
Kremlin Cuts Gas and Oil to Lithuania Over Independence
Moscow halted natural gas to Lithuania hours after shutting crude oil to the republic for not scrapping pro independence laws. Lithuania seeks oil via Norway as Landsbergis calls the move economic coercion.
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Lithuania
Moscow
Kremlin
Gorbachev
Premier warns Maritimes could join United States if Quebec leaves
Nova Scotia Premier John Buchanan says the Atlantic provinces may have to join the United States if Quebec secedes, outlining three options including full independence or remaining part of Canada. The remarks sparked debate in Halifax and among other premiers.
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Nova Scotia
John Buchanan
Atlantic Provinces
United States
Quebec
Canada
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Buchanan
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Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland
Meech Lake
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Bank rate raised to 13.77 percent in Canada
Ottawa reports the Bank of Canada increased its rate to 13.77 per cent from 13.61. Analysts warn prime rates could rise toward 15 per cent and loan costs may climb toward 20 per cent. Governor Crow met bank executives in Toronto amid signals of easing rate pressure.
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Bank of Canada
John Crow
Toronto
Crow
Guy Therriault
Five Teens Charged Over Prolonged Hagersville Fire
Ontario Provincial Police say five teenagers have been charged with arson and related offenses for a February fire in Hagersville Ontario that burned for 17 days. The blaze produced toxic smoke and thousands of litres of oily runoff.
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Hagersville
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Tory MLA Defends Land Sale Ties in Smoky Lake
Conservative backbencher Steve Zarusky reiterates that the truth of his Smoky Lake land dealings is not fully told. He acknowledges selling the land March 2 and cites a signed sale agreement while disputing media claims of conflict of interest and improper influence. The issue centers on a poultry plant project on land once owned by his company.
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Steve Zarusky
Smoky Lake
Zarusky
Alberta
Redwater-Andrew
Smoky Lake Town
Barry Basaraba
Basaraba
Border officers seize vast arms cache at Emerson crossing
U S citizen Frederick Bayer II was stopped at Emerson Manitoba crossing with 24 weapons including an anti tank gun 8 handguns 18 rifles and 3 silencers. 9 700 rounds gas masks bayonets and vintage World War II era weapons found hidden under personal belongings. He faces bail on 24 charges as RCMP and customs call it the largest personal weapons seizure in Canada for decades.
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U.S
Emerson
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Frederick William Bayer II
Canada
Richard Lizee
Lizee
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