Air Canada seat sale in limbo amid talks with U.S.
Negotiations between Ottawa and Washington over the Canada-U.S. seat sale promotion remain unresolved with a final decision expected mid afternoon. About 100,000 seats have been sold for the next 17 weekends, with options to refunds or credits if flights are halted. John McMurtry of Air Canada said a decision by today will guide ticketholders.
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Police raid Church of Scientology HQ in Toronto investigation
Ontario Provincial Police continued sifting through files at the Church of Scientology national headquarters after a broad raid by more than 100 officers. The probe targets tax fraud alleged misrepresentations of courses and a conspiracy to commit indictable offenses to protect Scientology interests. No arrests were made and no charges filed. church officials promised cooperation.
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Price agreement sought after mini-OPEC talks in London
Eight OPEC members indicated an understanding on prices and production at a London meeting led by UAE oil minister Mana Saeed Oteiba. He declined to confirm a $30 per barrel base price or full membership attendance for Monday's session. Iran’s stance remains uncertain as talks continue.
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Trudeau open to first ministers economy meeting
Prime Minister Trudeau signaled willingness to hold a first ministers conference on the economy as requested by premiers but warned against a repeat of last year’s failed gathering. He proposed a March 16 dinner at 24 Sussex, with a potential continuation March 17, while maintaining scheduled constitutional conference events. Premieres Buchanan Hatfield and Lee back March 16 dinner. Bennett could not attend.
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New Brunswick
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British Columbia
Pope John Paul II visits Nicaragua amid Sandinista clash
Pope John Paul II arrives in Managua and is met by Sandinista leader Daniel Ortega who accuses the US of imperialist aggression. Police fire near worshippers before an open air mass as the visit tests church-government tensions and state media framing.
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Calgary men face robbery charges after kidnapping case
Avram Raber and Michael Nobleman, both charged with armed robbery and using a firearm, will return to provincial court next week after a one week adjournment. They were already sentenced to 16 years for kidnapping Calgary millionaire Hyman Belzberg, an abduction tied to the December 9, 1982 incident at a downtown Calgary furniture store, with Gregory Hedd named as an associate.
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