Postal union OKs mediator as postal strike widens
Ottawa reports the government sought a mediator to end the 15 day postal strike amid controversy over private couriers delivering mail for corporate clients during the shutdown. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers will decide its response after a meeting. Prime Minister Trudeau opposes back to work legislation.
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Postal union agrees to mediation in Ottawa strike
The postal union accepted government mediation on the 15 day walkout as Liberal ministers expressed optimism. Treasury Board President Don Johnston praised the quick move and said the mediator will be appointed by the government to help negotiate an end to the dispute.
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Michael Warren
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Don Johnston
Medicine Hat considers 150 million gas loan to boost reserves
Alberta government may not fund a 100 to 150 million loan to Medicine Hat for natural gas reserves. Officials note confidentiality of figures and discuss financing options with AMFC and private lenders. Treasury comments and fund constraints may limit access to Heritage Savings and AMFC subsidies.
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Medicine Hat
Ken Sauer
Utilities Committee
Sauer
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Economic summit aims to spur growth and policy unity
Washington says growth tops agenda for seven rich democracies at Ottawa Montebello talks. Reagan aides push firm monetary policy to curb inflation while weighing Western trade with the Soviet Union and possible political leverage if Moscow acts aggressively.
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United States
Rashish
Soviet Union
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BC strike widens as forest workers walk out
About 5,500 PPWC members join 48,000 woodworkers on strike across British Columbia with 10 mills set to shut down. IWA members strike at 700 sawmills, while the 7,000-strong Canadian Paperworkers Union plans to strike next Monday. No talks in sight after a 15 minute dispute meeting, and IWA regional president Jack Munro denounces North Cariboo negotiators. Munro had earlier claimed optimism after a 14 hour session.
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North Cariboo
Munro
Massey Ferguson moves toward 715 million refinancing
Massey Ferguson Ltd begins signing documents anticipated to provide 715 million in refinancing after more than a year of negotiations with three governments and 250 international creditors. Chairman Victor Rice says the process aims to pull the company back from bankruptcy and a champagne moment awaits the final signature.
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Massey-Ferguson Ltd
Victor Rice
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Massey- Ferguson
Coutts Sheds Backroom Image Amid Spadina Byelection Fight
The Ottawa scene likens Jim Coutts to Machiavelli as his two decade backroom career with Liberals faces scrutiny. His role in Trudeau era decisions, the Stollery resignation, and the Spadina seat offer are recounted amid talk of his Aug. 17 byelection bid and political strategy.
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Jack Pickersgill
Coutts
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Peter Stollery
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Stollery
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Good Will
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Georgia
Weather Update Cloudy With Cold High 25 Low 12
The forecast notes cloudy skies with a cold start and a high around 25 degrees and a low near 12. Readers are directed to the weather map on page 16 for details.
Alberta lands row fuels court inquiry plan
Rift over land speculation in the annexation move doubling Edmonton’s size prompts a Court of Queen’s Bench judge to investigate. City trauma over Stampede attendance grows as parade entries and horse show apps fall. United States Israel warplane guidelines surface. Medicine Hat Blue Jays suffer two losses in rain shortened game.
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Edmonton
Court of Queen’s Bench
Britain urged tougher policing as riots flare anew
Home Secretary William Whitelaw told police to move offensive against rioters and accept paramilitary gear including armored cars and plastic bullets. Fresh clashes hit Leicester Derby Liverpool Newcastle amid warnings that violence remains widespread and police sustain calls to harden response.
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Jardine
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Coutts's deal making fuels Liberal woes in Senate row
The Stollery lottery seat deal cost the Liberals one Ontario Senate opening and drew sharp criticism for cynicism. Coutts’ record includes a 1977 Horner defection fiasco and Western decline, with some arguing the 1980 rebound owed more to Joe Clark's errors than Coutts, Davey, and MacEachen’s strategy.
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Jack Horner
Horner
Trudeau
British Columbia
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Macleod
Alberta
Davey
Allan MacEachen
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