Last Lifelong Senator John M. Macdonald dies in Nova Scotia
John M. Macdonald, the last living life‑appointed senator on Parliament Hill, died of natural causes in North Sydney Nova Scotia just before midnight Friday. Appointed in 1960 by John Diefenbaker he stayed on past 75 when retirement became mandatory, outlasting fellow pre 1965 appointees. He was known for his pinstripe suit cane and quiet presence in the Red Chamber.
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Royal welcome turns tense in Newfoundland visit
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip begin a 10 day Canadian tour in Newfoundland amid crowds and ceremonies. Aboriginal protesters led by Chief Ovide Mercredi plan to confront the royals over Beothuk history land claims and self government talks with Ottawa.
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Assembly of First Nations
Ottawa
First Nations
Jean LaRose
LaRose
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Elevator boon to Bow Island opens new grain facility
Bow Island's new four million dollar Parrish and Heimbecker grain elevator opened with over 200 farmers and dignitaries in attendance. The 325000 tonne capacity in 19 cement bins and a side track enabling 28 car loads per eight hours promise tax revenue and job creation for the County of 40 Mile and local farmers.
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Medicine Hat
Bow Island
Parrish and Heimbecker Ltd
Gray
Mellen
Joe Thacker Sr
Thacker
Herb Heimbecker
Toronto
Alberta
Canada stalls at summit over landmines and forests pact
Prime Minister Jean Chretien narrowed gaps at the Summit of Eight as France joined others in backing an Ottawa Process to ban landmines by Dec 31 and forest standards talks moved forward despite U S opposition. Chirac reversed military stance and signaled broader support, while U S resistance grew over foreign forestry standards.
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Jacques Chirac
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Golf balls hatchlings at Saskatoon club nest
At the Saskatoon Golf and Country Club a pair of grebes built a nest three weeks ago and began tending golf balls they found, with workers noting the birds guard the spheres thinking them eggs. Club gardeners Howie Prince and Lawrence Gerrish reported the scene, while Arnie Wudrick joked about a long summer for the birds.
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Saskatoon Golf and Country Club
Wwe
Howie Prince
Lawrence Gerrish
Gerrish
Arnie Wudrick
Martin hints at tax relief and RRSP limit rise later in mandate
Finance Minister Paul Martin signals possible tax relief for middle and lower income Canadians and higher RRSP limits in the second half of the Liberal mandate. He cautions surpluses must grow before tax cuts, while reforms aim to ease pension strain and target modest, fair increases for restrained households.
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Paul Martin
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Italy
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Canada weighs role in Pol Pot trial by UN tribunal
Canadian officials pursue possible Canadian prosecution of Pol Pot under Genocide Convention while U S asks Ottawa to explore bringing the Khmer Rouge leader to a UN war crimes tribunal. Foreign Affairs and Justice review statutes for cross border and outside Canada cases. News notes UN tribunal options and Khmer Rouge negotiator Nhek Bunchhay reports Pol Pot seen alive in Anlong Veng area.
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