Ontario’s Liberal Leader Peterson Faces Rough Political Path
In an exclusive Southam News interview Liberal leader David Peterson vows to defend Ontario interests including reimposing Japanese auto quotas and opposing higher natural gas prices. He could become premier if coalition with Bob Rae’s New Democrats topples Miller, while Prime Minister Mulroney weighs future moves. Finance Minister Michael Wilson laments Canada’s rich shortage as tax breaks for the wealthy continue amid a tight budget.
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Ontario Coalition Sketch Maps The Shifting Red Liberal Hand
Ontario politics sees a Liberal NDP alliance forming a new government dynamic. The Liberals would lead with NDP backing though no clear majority, while the NDP seeks influence on legislation and growth for the next vote. Ontario’s balance hinges on strategic jockeying and public sentiment.
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Who the heck is Madonna and why the fuss
Mike Royko reflects on Madonna’s fame and fashion as he, a skeptical reader, misses pop culture while noting a shift in style. He recalls a lunchtime encounter, the magazine cover, and Madonna’s rise as a global superstar shaping youth fashion and attitudes.
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Oilers redefine era with skill over brute force
Wayne Gretzky says Edmonton Oilers prove they are no flash in the pan after a final game. The team showcases passing and skating, reviving a Canadian style with stars like Gretzky Kurri Coffey and a shift away from gorilla skating.
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Hypocrisy Across Nations in Soccer and Sport
Allan Fotheringham argues that hypocrisy colors global sports coverage from Britain’s rugby and soccer violence to American boxing and football. He cites media bias, social class issues, and national stereotypes as a pattern of sanctimonious judgment worldwide.
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