Former MP expects RCMP charges in leadership probe
John Munro, former Liberal cabinet minister, says he expects RCMP charges over alleged channeling of about 150000 in federal funds into his 1984 Liberal leadership bid. Munro and lawyer unavailable. spokesman Carmen Rizzotto says charges are imminent and RCMP will announce them.
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East Germans rally for reunification in Leipzig protests
About 200000 demonstrators in Leipzig and thousands in Karl Marx Stadt Schwern Dresden and Schwedt urged unity with West Germany. Protesters sought documents linking former hard line leaders to corruption as the Communist leadership resigned and an interim official urged order. Security sealed party headquarters and guarded offices to prevent document loss or destruction.
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Crown seeks heavier sentence for Dale Getty
The federal Justice Department appeals to increase Dale Getty’s 18 month jail term to three years for trafficking and possessing cocaine. Getty, son of Alberta Premier Don Getty, pleaded guilty to two trafficking counts and one possession count.
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Rebels hold Manila hotels as evacuation stalls amid fighting
Cannadians and other foreigners fled Manila's Makati district as rebels clashed with Aquino loyalists. Evacuations paused after heavy fighting, with at least two dead and many wounded. Vice-President Laurel urged resignations to save democracy. About 72 killed, 500 wounded since Friday. 30 Canadians remained in hotels as 20 buses prepared to evacuate but halted by combat.
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Pulp mill delay possible over missing Athabasca fish data
Federal officials warned that lack of scientific data on Athabasca River fish species habitat and pollution risk could delay the 1.3 billion Alberta pulp mill near Prosperity for years. DFO and Environment Canada said studies must precede a permit, while sponsors defend the project’s design and adherence to standards.
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Navy halts Greenpeace anti nuke protest at sea
In a high seas confrontation off Florida, Navy ships rammed and sprayed water at the MV Greenpeace while helicopters hovered as activists tried to block the Trident 2 test launch from the submarine Tennessee. The launch succeeded with a dummy warhead traveling thousands of kilometres.
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Family incomes rise in Canada as poverty declines
Statistics Canada reports record average family income of 46185 in 1988, with poverty down to 13.1 percent or 3.3 million. Ontario tops regional incomes at 52764 while Prince Edward Island lows at 94595.
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