Canada posts $5.7 billion trade surplus to October
Statistics Canada reports Canada's trade surplus rose to 5.7 billion in the first ten months, bolstered by a weak dollar and strong exports led by automotive goods, oil and coal products, metals, cereals, and lumber. October exports rose 11 percent to 6.7 billion while imports climbed 10.2 percent to 6.0 billion, yielding a 658 million monthly surplus.
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Bank of Canada raises rate to 16.14 percent
The Bank of Canada increased its bank rate to 16.14 percent from 14.76 percent, a near record, signaling further rate hikes by lenders. US banks had raised prime rates to 20 percent, while government bill yields edged higher and weekly floating rate policy continued.
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NATO vows retaliation if Soviets invade Poland
NATO foreign ministers in Brussels pledged grave consequences including political and economic measures if the Soviet Union intervenes in Poland. France and Britain joined Muskie in backing a tough, united response, while some allies balked at full sanctions. In Warsaw, Solidarity pressed for detentions probe, demanding dissidents freed and repression ended.
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Washington
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Robbers take at least 300000 in Edmonton bank heist
Two masked gunmen hijacked Loomis Armored Car cash as the guard entered a Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce branch in the University of Alberta Students Union area. The 40 second raid yielded a minimum 300000, with Loomis offering a 30000 reward. Police seek two slim men, about 26 or 27, in jeans.
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University of Alberta
Loomis Armored Car Service
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
John Wellar
Loomis
Vancouver
Dave Williams
Williams
Canadians sue over CIA funded brainwashing tests in Montreal
Five Canadians filed a Washington district court suit seeking 5 million dollars alleging CIA funding of D Ewen Cameron at McGill University led to brainwashing experiments from 1956 to 1964. They claim LSD, electroshock, and psychic driving caused lasting harm. Plaintiffs include Val Orlikow and four others, some in Montreal and Vancouver, with details of MKULTRA ties and destroyed files cited.
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Jean-Charles Page
St.Andre-Est
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Robert K. Logie
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Jeanine Huard
Lillian Stadler
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Cameron
Allan Memorial
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John Marks
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