Federal Alberta oil feud edges toward possible deal Aug 26
Ottawa and Alberta officials plan a final round on August 26 to resolve a dispute over oil pricing and production cuts that could remove 180000 barrels daily by September 1. A settlement may ease imports and dollar weakness linked to the NEP but skepticism remains about lasting relief for Canada's fossil fuel self sufficiency.
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Marc Lalonde
Merv Leitch
Alberta
Canada
Ottawa
United States
Canadian postal strike ends in tentative deal amid public anger
The federal government and about 23,000 striking postal workers reached a tentative agreement that could resume deliveries by the Monday shift if ratified. Critics condemn the dispute as harming Canadians, calling for binding arbitration and a ban on strikes in essential services.
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Treasury Board
Don Johnston
Caesar
Messrs. Johnston
Ouellet
Trudeau
Post Office Inc
Lost blue suitcase spoils fishing kit on Canadian trip
Charles Lynch recounts losing a large blue suitcase with prized fishing gear during a Newfoundland to Ottawa trip. He laments the missing waders, vest, jacket, Gore-Tex, hat, and other gear, while praising Newfoundland locals for their honesty and kindness.
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Ottawa
Quebec
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Gulf
Newfoundland
Eastern Provincial Airways
Stephenville
Air Canada
Halifax
Reagan's hard line on air-traffic strike faced criticism
Chicago Sun-Times argues Reagan was right to fire illegally striking FAA air controllers. The column defends oath bound contracts, warns against soft handling that would invite future strikes, and notes planes continue to operate with delays and disruptions. It contrasts union critics with the public need to uphold contracts.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Reagan
FAA
ACLU
Chicago Sun-Times
Grey Cup Era Ends as Western Dominance Looms
The essay traces the Grey Cup's evolution from a Canadian rugby heritage to a predominantly Western dominance. It notes American influence, interlocking schedules, Western teams’ rise, and the shift of attention away from East West rivalries toward a Western championship future. The author laments diminished national unity and questions the future relevance of the Grey Cup.
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Canada
Earl Grey
U.S
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Dakotas
Minnesota
Fritz ‘Twinkletoes
Hanson
Manitoba
Reginas
Pegs
Europe
Archie Bunker
Calgary Stampeders
Cowtown
Toronto
le Coupe Grey
Eskimos
Edmonton
Hamilton
Tigers
United States
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Rene Levesque
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Levesque
Prase
Charles Lynch
Wales
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Old Fort
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Andrew Snaddon
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