Cablevision Supports Santa Claus Fund With December Fees
Medicine Hat Medicine Hat News reports Cablevision Medicine Hat Ltd will donate all $20 installation fees for new satellite orders in December to the Santa Claus Fund. The fund, a joint project of The News Salvation Army city officials and services, aims to raise $28,000 for local residents this Christmas.
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Liberal leader calls for Commons inquiry into Petrofina takeover
John Turner urged a public accounts committee probe into the 1981 Petrofina takeover by Petro-Canada to uncover the full story. The Ottawa Citizen reports taxpayers may have contributed over 200 million as part of the deal, with the price tag far above earlier estimates.
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Hawke Wins Election in Australia but Loses Big Majority
Prime Minister Bob Hawke's Labor government remains in power after elections though with a smaller House majority and no Senate control. With about 75 percent counted, Labor held 79 seats to 63 for Liberal and allied parties, while the Senate may tilt to minor parties and independents.
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Public Works refuses to fund satellite dish for minister home
Discussion reveals Public Works will not cover costs for a satellite dish at the minister's summer residence at 24 Sussex. A private donation path appears possible, Fox notes, while initial talk of private donors to fund Mulroney's or related work remains uncertain. The dialogue mentions potential fundraising linked to other sites and events.
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Levesque Pushes for Constitutional Talks With Ottawa
Premier Rene Levesque says constitutional negotiations with Ottawa are a must before the next provincial election. He plans a first round of talks with Prime Minister Mulroney in Quebec City and will outline Quebecs demands, including opt out with full compensation. Mulroney agrees to listen as economy remains top priority.
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