Time Air pilots delay walkout amid stalled talks
Time Air pilots delay a planned 24 hour strike as negotiations continue. The Lethbridge based airline operates a reduced schedule with 220 pilots seeking their first contract. Attendants numbering 150 face temporary layoffs and possible replacement staff if a strike occurs.
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Senate reform dead as Meech Lake collapse
Alberta Premier Don Getty proclaims Senate reform dead after the Meech Lake accord fails. He warns of rising separatist sentiment in Quebec and notes possible sovereignty moves by other provinces. Getty envisages an elected Senate with equal provincial representation and has called elections to push his agenda. He questions holding further Senate elections without federal input.
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Reform Party
Stan Waters
Canada
Bad bounce spurs man's lottery luck
Basil Piper, 74, sues Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in B C Supreme Court after a bounced cheque canceled his subscriptions for pre picked numbers that would have netted him 79 thousand plus in prizes. He says the bank’s action caused the loss of 79 425 27 in winnings and asks for restitution.
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Hibernia Vote Delay Shapes Newfoundland Oil Plan
Ottawa weighs delaying approval of 2.7 billion dollars for the Hibernia offshore oil project. A summer vote is possible as Quebec Conservative MPs threaten to block the bill after Meech Lake’s death. Energy Minister Jake Epp says talks will continue and may wrap up this summer.
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Manitoba
Dollar Holds Ground After Meech Lake Setback
The Canadian dollar rose beyond 85 cents U S reaching 85.28 by mid morning as Meech Lake accord death eased uncertainty. Economist Tom Hutchinson says rates may ease later this week or by September to bring relief for consumers and businesses.
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Bank of Canada
Edmonton officer shot and killed in bank robbery aftermath
An Edmonton police officer died after being shot in a west-end alley while confronting suspects in a Scotiabank robbery. Two men, Jerry Crews and Albert Foulston, were charged with first degree murder as officers searched the neighborhood. the slain officer, Ez Faraone, was the force's first fatality in 71 years.
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Quebecers Mark Fete Nationale With Call For Independence
After Meech Lake failure Quebecers celebrated Fete Nationale with a Toronto style countdown to independence. Michel Rivard told 100000 fans Quebec is alive while Lucien Bouchard noted the hope of a separate country. Parade spectators and students joined in singing Gens du pays as dawn of a new political order loomed.
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Quebec
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Newfoundland
Winnipeg
Canada
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Manitoba
St-Jean-Baptiste
Lucien Bouchard
Benoit Felardeau
University of Montreal
Felardeau
Gilles Vigneault
Paul Piche
Diane Dufresne
Gens du Pays
Canada Considers Stricter Gun Controls Bill Intro
Justice Minister Kim Campbell tables a bill tightening gun control including a ban on automatic weapons converted to semi autos and limits on high capacity magazines. The act also raises licensing checks with two references a photo and a 28 day wait and storage proof for restricted weapons. Campbell argues to keep guns from criminals while opposing a full semi automatic ban.
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