Ontario MPP probes Mafia link with Ontario police
MLA from Ontario visits Sicily to pursue a lead in an alleged Mafia police tie up. Dr. Morton Shulman states George Duke and other Canadians connected to the Mafia and senior OPP officers were named, with immunity shielding his claims in committee.
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Sicily
Toronto
New Democratic Party
Ontario
Morton Shulman
Foronto High Parks
Cosa Nostra
NDP
Donald MacDonald
Shulman
Legislature
George Duke
Oakville, Ont
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Legislative
House
Legislative Committee
Arthur Wishart
New York State
Duke
Canada
John A
Johnny Pops) Papalia
Hamilton
Eaforcer
Dr. Shulman
Vancouver
United States
Papeta
New York
Ios
Tober
Tyeduaree
Papile
Senate
Fareat
Kong
Stefana
Shulmiaics
Rain Brings Relief to Forest Firefighters in Prairie North
The Canadian Press reports 2,600 firefighters battled about 200 fires in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Cool damp weather allowed lines to advance in Saskatchewan where 95 fires burned, some brought under control. Black Lake residents eyed return as fire fronts shifted, while the Buffalo Narrows range and Primrose Lake area saw the largest blazes.
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Alberta
Saskatche
Saskatchewan
Black Lake
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan Natural Resources Department
Fred Hewett
Buffalo Narrows
Primrose Lake
Kierans warns of postal crisis amid ongoing strikes
Ottawa warns that extended rotating postal strikes threaten the post office and public confidence. Postmaster General Eric Kierans urges speedy settlement as talks resume, noting May postal revenue fell sharply from last year and projected targets.
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Ottawa
Eric Kierans
Kierans
Council of Postal Unions
Treasury Board
Turner bail reform bill aims to ease minor offence cases
Ottawa police would gain more responsibility and cash bail would be removed from the system if the bill passes first reading. The measure seeks to speed processes for accused from arrest to court and reduce pretrial jail time while likely not cutting overall court appearances.
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Ottawa
Canada
John Turner
Liberals accused of sly deceit in price talks
Ottawa report on finance minister Benson and Prime Minister Trudeau facing criticism over possible wage and price controls. The government leans voluntary measures first while opposition calls for compulsory action, with debates over inflation remedies and democratic process.
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Benson
Tra Coou
Thermiens Teter
Gerald Baldwwin
NDP
Stanley Wrestles
Trudeau
8 Commons
Bial
Gene Gust
Mie Bersor
Yrudean
Densen
Hussein survives assassination attempt in Amman clashes
The king escaped an assassination attempt as Jordanian troops and Palestinian guerrillas fought in and around Amman. Radio Amman reported gunfire on the king's motorcade through Sveideh, while guerrilla sources claimed significant casualties. reports from Beirut and Israel indicated heavy fighting and possible strikes.
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Jordan
Husseini
Amman
Sveideh
Cacdtia
Beirut
Lebanon
Tle Kines
Tad
Shoat Nasser
Kiic
Degdantan
Radi
Raceo Israel
Labor and inflation spark Ottawa party clashes
Conservative finance critic Marcel Lambert argues labor stands on the sidelines inflating costs while NDP critic AVtaco Satts counters labor is willing to cooperate if the government avoids tying wage talks to broader economic issues. Minister Edgar Benson cautions against pressuring labor and signals ongoing efforts to curb inflation. The Winnipeg conference hints at a six percent wage and salary cap as a limit.
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Cormon
Mhoeh
Marcel Lambertiedmonton Wests
Labor
Bosus
NDP
Pinsake
Avtaco Satts
Man
Waterloo
Jabor
Humanece
Edgar Benson
Wintines
Taber
Benson
Winnipeg
Separatists Refuse Allegiance in Quebec Assembly Standoff
Separatists in Quebec refuse to swear allegiance to the Crown, blocking a vote on the province’s assembly. Party members argue oath requirements violate their rights and threaten the path to seating during a tense Newfoundland style impasse.
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Paunsis
Oise
Quebec Legislatiure
Quebec
Alee Bates
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