Supreme Court backs Edmonton Francophones on school control
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled 7-0 that Edmonton francophones may have representation on existing boards with exclusive power over funding, hiring, and curriculum for French language programs. The decision supports minority language rights and impacts Alberta education policy.
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Supreme Court of Canada
Edmonton
Alberta
Court of Queen’s
Brian Dickson
Turban ruling for Sikh Mounties sparks mixed reaction
Ottawa reports protesters celebrate government move to allow turbans and RCMP headgear policy aligning with Toronto and Edmonton forces. Alberta opponents vow legal action led by Kay Mansbridge, while MPs Deborah Grey and Louise Feltham express sympathy for supporters.
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Ottawa Citizen
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Calgary
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Louise Feltham
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Cadieux
RCMP
Norman Inkster
Inkster
Brian Mulroney
Metro Toronto
Edmonton
Gorbachev vows Lithuanian talks amid new presidency
In Moscow Gorbachev urged the Soviet Congress to soften a resolution backing Lithuania’s declaration of independence. He promised a respectful dialogue with Lithuanian leaders and citizens while preserving Soviet laws in the Baltic republic during crisis resolution.
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Mikhail Gorbachev
Lithuania
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Soviet Union
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Nikolai Medvedev
Josefin
Medvedev
Stalin
Communist Party
Mulroney Links Drug Trafficking to North American Stability
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney warns narcotics trafficking and money laundering threaten Canada Mexico and the United States as he begins a Mexico visit. He says the US drug war should start at home not in Latin America and praises President Salinas for economic reforms. Mulroney opens with a flower ceremony at Altar a la Patria.
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Brian Mulroney
Canada
Mexico
United States
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Latin America
Excelsior
Carlos Salinas
Altar A la Patria National Monument
Gas board drops public interest test for exports
The National Energy Board will stop using a cost-benefit analysis to judge if natural gas exports benefit Canada. The move drew swift criticism from the Council of Canadians, which called it a capitulation to U.S. interests. NEB officials said the regulator will not intervene in the market except in rare cases.
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National Energy Board
Canada
Council of Canadians
U.S
Maude Barlow
Denis Tremblay
NEB
Inflation rate dips in Canada to 5.4 percent
Statistics Canada reports February inflation at 5.4 percent, easing from January’s 5.5 percent six-year high. Prices rose across categories led by fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing, gasoline, and holiday costs as Canadians faced lingering cold snap effects on food prices.
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Ottawa
Statistics Canada
Likud feuds escalate as Shamir faces leadership challenge
Hard liners push to oust caretaker Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir after a parliamentary no confidence vote toppled his government. Quotes show Shamir weighing retirement while rivals Ariel Sharon Moshe Arens and David Levy emerge as likely successors amid party-wide discussions on future strategy.
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Israel Radio
Sahi Alegbi
Ariel Sharon
Moshe Arens
David Levy
Labor Party
Shimon Peres
U.S
Middle East
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Israel
Iraq plans huge anti British protests after Bazoft hanging
Iraq organized mass anti British demonstrations across provinces to denounce Britain's condemnation of Farzad Bazoft's execution. The London based freelancer was convicted of spying and hanged in Baghdad after being arrested with Daphne Parish.
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the Observer
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