Lion’s shadowy graft on Victoria statue stirs Ottawa chatter
Retired teacher Paul Kavanagh laments a government coverup over the alleged removal of the lions’ male attributes from the Queen Victoria statue on Parliament Hill. He recalls a historic 1901 incident and notes current restoration leaves no sign of tampering. He wrote Gov. Gen. Ray Hnatyshyn requesting action but has not heard back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Paul Kavanagh
Kavanagh
Queen Victoria
Parliament Hill
Francophone Alberta seeks rights in constitutional talks
Francophones in Alberta plead with Quebecers not to abandon them in the constitutional talks. Denis Tardif says 65,000 Alberta French speakers fear losing rights and suggests guarantees such as a francophone senator per province. In Washington, Bush calls for top security aides to review Iraq defiance of UN sanctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Alberta
Denis Tardif
Association Canadienne Francaise de l
Canada
Quebec
Ontario
New Brunswick
Washington
U.S
George Bush
Iraq
Defence
Dick Cheney
Saddam Hussein
Bush
Camp David
Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Cheney
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Colin Powell
National Security
Brent Scowcroft
Trade talks snag as weekend deadline looms
Washington and Mexican officials press for a North American free trade accord with lingering disputes over autos and auto parts, energy access, and cross-border investment. Carla Hills and Michael Wilson warn a deal this weekend is unlikely, as Canada seeks protections for culture and auto content rules while Mexico resists energy concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
U.S
Carla Hills
Michael Wilson
Ontario
Wilson
Bob Rae
Ottawa
Canada
United States
Serra Puche
Hills
Beer feud overshadows NAFTA talks in Mexico
The Canadian Press report says a 50 percent U S duty on Ontario beer and Canada retaliatory levies on U S brewers overshadow the Canada United States Mexico talks in Mexico City. Prime Minister Mulroney called timing significant and warned the dispute tests North American trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Mexico
Brian Mulroney
Gatineau
Iue
U.S
Mexico City
Ontario
Heileman and Stroh's
Lone Star
Old Milwaukee
John Barnett
Molson’s Breweries, USA, Inc
UN convoy escapes minefield near Gorazde in Bosnia
A UN relief convoy aided by Canadian mine disposal experts reached Sarajevo after spending 24 hours trapped in a minefield near Gorazde. Fabrizio Hochschild praised survival while UN and British officials discuss new talks as mortar fire hits Sarajevo Old Town and Dobrinja. Five wounded, one dead in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarajevo
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Gorazde
Fabrizio Hochschild
UN High Commissioner For Refugees
Hochschild
Mik Magnusson
Britain
Yugoslavia
Presidency
Old Town
Dobrinja
Guy Lizotte
Lizette
Mulroney avoids Quebec deal during Lac Saint Jean tour
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney sidestepped discussion of the constitutional accord amid a three day Quebec visit delivering a speech in Lac Saint Jean. He urged calm, pledged not to abandon the dream of Quebec signing the constitution, and urged readiness to compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Robert Bourassa
Mulroney
Lac Saint Jean
Sovereignty Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lion
Ann Landers
Ken Green
Shaughn Butts
Cyndi Mellon
Common Frontiers
Gatt
Daniel Gagnier
Brewers Association of Canada
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!