Alberta and Ontario clash over natural gas pricing plan
Ontario's energy expert attacked Alberta's proposal to raise natural gas prices, arguing American-controlled producers would gain, not Alberta residents. He urged scrapping the National Energy Board, creating a royal commission for a new national energy policy, and outlined pricing options including regional and foreign rates to meet revenue goals.
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Alberta
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Quebec
Western Canada
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Atlantic
Montreal
Macdonald
Canada
T.C. Douglas
New Democrat
Indians wounded in Wounded Knee standoff in South Dakota
In Wounded Knee the siege continues as two Native Americans were wounded during a brief exchange of fire near the Pine Ridge Reservation. Dennis Banks of the A.I.M. urged restraint as negotiations for a ceasefire and settlement proceed amid a government deadline for unarmed departure.
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Dennis Banks
Banks
The
American Indian Movement
A.I.M
Seige
Washington
Jack Hushen
Justice Department
FBI
Pine Ridge Reservation
Referendum tensions rise as Northern Ireland votes proceed
After a day of bombs and firefights in Belfast and Londonderry, counting began on the Northern Ireland referendum on a union with Britain. Pro-British Protestants turnout was high, Catholics largely boycotted. Two British soldiers died, toll in four years rose to 159, with violence continuing as polls closed.
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Belfast
Reuter
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Britain
Londonderry
West Belfast
Safe return claimed for 'special squad' London bombing report
London police prepared for a roundup of IRA sympathisers as the Provisional IRA claimed responsibility for London’s worst bombing since 1939. Eight special squad members sent to London returned safely to Traland but planned dispersal was hampered by a national rail strike. Thirteen suspects were held for questioning after two bombs exploded near the Old Bailey and Trafalgar Square, killing one and injuring at least 223.
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Irish Republican Army
IRA
Belfast
Traland
Ireland
Old Bailey
Trafalgar Square
Britain
Dolores Price
Andersonstown
Provisional Ira
Dolores
Italy
United States
Canada will not share oil policy with U S says minister
Ottawa rejected U S calls for Washington consultation before Canada alters oil policy. Energy Minister Donald Macdonald told the Commons resources committee that agreement hurdles stem from Washington refusing to proceed without a consultation clause, and Canada will not disclose its policy.
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United States
Canada
Washington
Donald Macdonald
Commons Resources Committee
U.S
Bills pass second reading on veterans and old age pensions
Ottawa reports two pension bills clear second reading with cross party praise and debate. The old age security proposal seeks to raise monthly payments to 100 dollars, while the veterans allowances bill would lift married veteran pensions to 257.21 and 151.14 for married and unmarried respectively.
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Ottawa
Commons
Commons Welfare Committee
Marc Lalonde
Lalonde
Robert Stanfield
Allan McKinnon
Victoria
Claude Wagner
St. Hyacinthe
Higher food costs push Canada's CPI to 145.3 in Feb
Statistics Canada reported February consumer price index rising to 145.3 from 144.5 in January driven by a 1.1 per cent jump in food prices led by beef pork and poultry. Non food costs rose 0.4 per cent with housing increases. Meats and fruit showed notable gains from a year earlier.
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Statistics Canada
Ottawa
Statistics Bureau
John Turner
Bureau
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