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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1990
Page
1
Nova Scotia MP Pat Nowlan breaks ranks to oppose the Meech Lake accord and withdraws from the Conservative caucus until the constitutional accord is settled. He blasts the tactics and promises and urges Newfoundland's Clyde Wells to block the deal.
A provincial Liquor Control Amendment Act provision aims to ban nude dancing in Alberta, drawing support from Tory MLAs while some ministers doubt an outright ban is likely. Roy Brassard backs the limits as public opposition grows, and club manager Pat Tipper warns the industry will collapse under a proposed six string rule.
RCMP weigh launching an inquiry after former deputy minister Michael Zareski accused Premier John Buchanan of meddling in the Government Services Department to steer millions in contracts to friends. Buchanan denies the charges as opposition attacks ministers in the legislature.
Manitoba legislature meets briefly as Meech Lake accord stalls over Aboriginal rights. Elijah Harper blocks introduction while Premier Filmon seeks unanimous consent and a meeting between Brian Mulroney and Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs head Phil Fontaine. Leaders warn time is running out before June 23.
Miners sent by President elect Ion Iliescu to quell anti-government protests clashed with passers-by and journalists in Bucharest. Dozens were injured as authorities reported deaths, widespread arrests, and a shift to military control after days of street fighting.
An Angus Reid-Southam News poll conducted June 11 12 shows the Tories remain weak outside Quebec while support increases in the province. The survey highlights a regional political split and includes a Southam graphic.
An Angus Reid-Southam poll shows 23 per cent of decided voters back the Conservatives, up six points, with Liberal support at 50 per cent. In Quebec, Conservatives lead at 41 per cent up 14 points, while Liberals drop to 35 per cent outside Quebec.
Premier Clyde Wells told a Bay of Islands audience that the Meech Lake constitutional accord should be rejected as harmful to both Newfoundland and Canada. He warned that implementing the pact would impact future generations, urging residents to understand the consequences before changes.
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