Dam study urges off river reservoirs over Oldman dam
Premier Lougheed should heed the latest social impact study on Oldman River damming. The Oldman River Basin Management Committee recommends off river reservoirs to solve water shortages, to avoid prior resistance from the Red River dam decision and protect farmlands and communities. The report urges patience and careful consideration of alternatives before flooding farmland or disrupting lives.
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Lougheed
Oldman River
Red River
Environment Conservation Authority
Bordering on disaster Premier Davis threatens Quebec border closure
In a debated move to pressure Ottawa, Premier Davis advocates Ontario barring Quebec construction workers, while Premier Levesque backs limits on out of province labor. The piece argues movement should respect rights to work and live across provinces and favors a federal court review.
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Davis
Ontario
Quebec
Ottawa
Supreme Court
Levesque
Mr. Davis
Mr. Levesque
Parti Quebecois
Canada
Bette Stephenson
Provinces
Trudeau
Federal
Justice Department
Veteran Affairs minister calls for new look at allowances
The piece criticizes Dan MacDonald for claiming veterans are underpaid and questions when dramatic changes will occur. It argues thousands of veterans and dependents already struggle to maintain a basic standard of living amid widespread dissatisfaction with support.
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Dan MacDonald
MacDonald
Metis and non-status natives push for land claims
In Ottawa the Native Council of Canada launches a land claims division to represent Metis and non-status natives across Canada. The plan seeks recognition, housing aid, and a role in governance, backed by a $1.5 million government grant and extensive research to build a moral case for claims.
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Canada
Ottawa
Native Council of Canada
John Weinstein
Dave Sanders
University of British Columbia
Sanders
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Newfoundland
Weinstein
Alberta
Ontario
Moose Factory
James Bay
Northwest Territories
Council
Raoul McKay
University of Manitoba
Claims Division
Eugene Forsey
McKay
Ontaro
Maritimes
Claims
B.C
Prince Edward Island
Davis leads Ontario's summer recess amid political pressure
Ontario's minority government adjourned for a three month break as Premier William Davis faces a tougher fall. Opposition Leader Stuart Smith accelerates attacks on health insurance premiums and Hydro costs while NDP leader Michael Cassidy begins to steady his party.
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Toronto
Ontario
William Davis
Quebec
Davis
Stuart Smith
Smith
Ontario Hydro
Royal Commission
New New Democratic Party
Michael Cassidy
Cassidy
NDP
Feds move to take over numbers game amid provincial pushback
Ottawa and Regina clashed as federal and provincial ministers eyed a 50 50 split on a nationwide numbers scheme. A $23 million hardware order preceded a plan for 500 outlets issuing six of 49 numbers plus a wild card with a $500 000 top prize and $150 000 minimum prizes. Provinces balked, nine of ten protesting Ottawa, while Nova Scotia alone agreed to the split amid partisan criticism of tendering and gambling design.
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Ottawa
Government of
Little Brothers
Fat City
Regina
Trudeau
Montreal
Nova Scotia
Iowa
Campagnolo
Ministry of Fitness and Sports
Joe Clark
High Park
Humber Valley
Otto Jelinek
Southam News Services
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Stephen Lewis
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