Original BNA Act tops visitors' wish list at Lords
Canadians flock to the House of Lords record office to view the 47 page original British North America Act on vellum bound in book form kept in Victoria Tower. The act sits in a burgundy box to protect fragile parchment while visitors learn it is unsigned by Queen Victoria.
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France socialists eye majority after first round vote
In Paris AP reports polls show the Socialists near extending their May presidential win to control of the National Assembly in Sunday's final round. Conservatives mobilize to sway undecided voters as turnout drops with 30 percent abstaining. Jacques Chirac cautions the battle is not over.
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Alberta Weather Summary for Edmonton and Regions
Edmonton and Red Deer expect mostly sunny skies with a chance of an evening thundershower. Calgary and Lethbridge see moderate westerly winds with cloudy periods and a brief thundershower possible. Medicine Hat forecasts sun today then a cloudy Sunday with a brief thundershower. Jasper and Banff encounter increasing clouds with one or two showers later.
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Canadian Weather Across Provinces Today
Canadian weather reports from Toronto indicate mainly cloudy conditions in British Columbia with occasional showers and possible interior thunderstorms. Yukon and Alberta see sun and showers, while Ontario and Quebec expect sun with afternoon clouding and scattered showers. Highs range from 10 to 25 across regions.
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Zahle comes under heavy shelling as clashes flare in Lebanon
In Zahle and south Lebanon heavy artillery and tank fire killed at least two people and wounded 26. Phalangist militiamen debated with Syrian Arab Deterrent Force troops as residents hid in basements. Two Fijian UN soldiers were killed after being taken prisoner by Palestinian guerrillas.
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Ontario and Quebec urge U S action on cross border pollution
The Ontario government backed by Quebec appealed to the U S Environmental Protection Agency to pressure coal and factory smokestack polluters in six Midwestern states. Canada seeks cleanup amid acid rain concerns and a brewing U S Clean Air Act debate.
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