Quebec lawyer calls patriation package a back door law
Quebec lawyer Colin Irving told the Supreme Court the federal constitutional package is a law in disguise that would alter provincial powers without consent. He argued the joint resolution before Parliament acts as legislation and would bypass provinces, risking a new constitution and altered amending rules. Eight provinces challenge the move while Prime Minister Trudeau says consent is desirable but not legally necessary.
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IRA prepares to meet attack in Belfast vigil
In Belfast Roman Catholics form local defence committees as Bobby Sands and three hunger strikers refuse Pope John Paul II plea to end their fast. Sands weakens daily nearing 61st day, weight 90 pounds, on a water bed with bandaged joints. Catholic and Protestant groups tension rises amid threats, evacuations planned, and stockpiling reported near Lisburn.
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Premiers fail to act on western power grid
Four western premiers wrap up their annual conference with a defense against critics and no decision yet on the $3 billion western power grid project. They note federal responsibility for monetary policy and for freight rates, while discussing fiscal arrangements and equalization terms.
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Manitoba
Sterling Lyon
Saskatchewan
Allan Blakeney
Trudeau
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Brian Ransom
Ottawa
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Land grants spark replies on First Nations claims
In reply to questions from NDP leader Grant Notley and Socred, Alberta's minister of municipal affairs defends a land grant program and says it will not jeopardize future Little Buffalo Cree land claims.
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Ray Speaker
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Syrians Move Missiles as Fighting Rages in Lebanon
Israeli warplanes hit Palestinian bases in southern Lebanon while guerrilla rockets struck northern Israel. Syrians deploy advanced anti-aircraft missiles into eastern Lebanon as U S efforts seek Soviet aid to stabilize a “very worrisome” situation.
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Gasoline and natural gas prices rise again in Ottawa
Gasoline and furnace oil tanks rise by eight tenths of a cent per litre, about 3.5 cents per gallon, while natural gas climbs 15 cents per thousand cubic feet. The increases mark the fifth hike since the October budget and energy plan, and tie to Petro-Canada’s $1.46 billion takeover. Syria faces escalation as gunships and missiles target Lebanon and Israel with air raids and shelling near Beaufort Castle.
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Police dispute sweeping generalization of drugs in city schools
Medicine Hat police sparked debate by claiming drugs are in all city schools. School officials from various boards contested the claim, citing isolated incidents in some schools and no broad problem, while discussing locker checks and cooperation with police and counsellors.
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Medicine Hat
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Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Centre
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Crescent Heights
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McCoy High School
John Hammel
Medicine Hat High
Jim George
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