Sweden probes link between Indian child cancer cases and Saskatchewan mines
Sweden's Save the Children Fund says it is investigating alleged cancer links among Indian children in northern Saskatchewan with local uranium mining. Gunnar Strom notes Sweden will source half its uranium from northern Saskatchewan in coming years. The inquiry began after a May visit by Saskatchewan Indian chief John Graham.
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Senate approves long term power treaty with Canada
The U S Senate ratified a Canada United States treaty that guarantees 80 years of flood protection for British Columbia lands in exchange for Canada supplying Seattle with extra electricity. The deal ties Seattle’s power needs to Canadian energy and flood control for regional benefit.
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Bank of Canada raises rate to 12.36 percent
The Bank of Canada increased its bank rate by over a third of a percentage point to 12.36 percent from 11.98 percent, the highest since October 1982. The rise signals further increases in interest rates that began over a year ago when the rate stood at 9.27 percent.
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Bank of Canada
Chretien joins Turner cabinet plan after Liberal leadership talks
Veteran Liberal Energy Minister Jean Chretien agreed to join Turner's cabinet after weeks of talks. He sought key posts including external affairs and deputy prime minister and hoped to influence Quebec policy with Lalonde and others watching closely.
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Ottawa
Jean Chretien
John Turner
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Chretien
Quebec
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Cape Breton
Allan Mac Bacen
Liberal
Canadian dollar sinks to new low in morning trade
The Canadian dollar fell below 76 U.S. cents to 75.91 in morning trading, rebounding to 75.98 by noon, after closing Wednesday at 76.03 as analysts warn political rhetoric could hasten a weaker dollar. Bryan Griffiths of the Royal Bank says higher rates may be needed to prevent further depreciation. Finance Minister Marc Lalonde argues a weaker dollar adds little to inflation.
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Alberta probes Medicine Hat police department over complaints
Alberta’s attorney general weighs a preliminary check into alleged wrongdoing in Medicine Hat police. Officials say a letter from an unidentified sender prompted the review. Crown prosecutors say the matter has been referred to them, with further comment pending next week.
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Doug Maxwell
Lethbridge
Norm Mlice
Reto Police Commission
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Council
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Ottawa campaign uses Canadian pride to push domestic products
Ottawa unveils a $20.5 million buy Canadian campaign aimed at boosting national pride to spur shoppers and retailers to buy Canadian made goods. Ministers Ed Lumley and Judy Erola tout morale and confidence as keys to countering a $63 billion annual import bill, with a noncoercive, upbeat tone and store promotions.
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Sam Hughes
Cham
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Judy Erola
Trudeau enjoys farewell visit to Quebec City
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau tours Quebec City's Vieux Port aboard the Tall Ships on the eve of his retirement. He chats with captains, signs autographs, and recites Walt Whitman, ending with a wistful note about stepping down after 16 years in office.
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Southam
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Pierre Trudeau
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Quebec
Vieux Port
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