Getty upbeat amid election campaign in Canadian province
In his final Calgary speech before the provincial election premier Don Getty says he is feeling chipper and that his campaign has been the only positive one. He plans to stay on until 1995.
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Mortgage costs rise as banks hike rates sharply
The Bank of Canada and major lenders pushed up mortgage rates with one-year terms at 13.25 percent, a half-point rise that adds about 700 to yearly interest on a 150 000 loan. Analysts warn higher rates reduce housing affordability while inflation stays elevated.
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Ottawa lifts ban on some Chilean produce
The federal government ended its embargo on Chilean grapes berries and vegetables and promised five percent of each new shipment will be inspected before distribution. A separate threat to poison Chilean produce was received at the U S Embassy in Santiago on Friday.
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Discovery lands after mission finale at Edwards Air Force Base
Space shuttle Discovery returns to Earth at Edwards Air Force Base California after a four day mission covering three million kilometres. Commander Michael Coats guides the 97-tonne shuttle to a touchdown at 7 36 a m as 450 000 spectators cheer and US air force estimates crowd size across Rogers Dry Lake.
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Canada Post reports first profit in 30 years
Canada Post records a 26 million profit this year as revenues rise 39 percent over five years and mail volume climbs 18 percent. The Crown corporation unveils a new logo and ad campaign while planning to save 1.3 billion by replacing home delivery with super mailboxes and 1 billion by franchising rural post offices. Critics say franchising harms small communities relying on federally operated post offices.
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El Salvador Vote Turmoil Amid Guerrilla Threats and Resignations
Voters face conflicting signals as guerrillas threaten election boycott and transport bans while some workers and two mayors resign under pressure. Despite this, presidential ballots will be distributed in 236 of 260 municipalities, with 24 under rebel control. Attorney General urged radio censorship of rebel appeals. President Duarte seeks to keep power with Fidel Chavez Mena as candidate. Duarte cannot run due to cancer. Front-runner Alfredo Cristiani of Arena leads polls and a slim congressional edge.
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Roberto Garcia
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Jose Napoleon Duarte
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Duarte
Alfredo Cristiani
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Flames season tickets bid above ten thousand in Calgary
A Calgary bidding surge sees rights to Flames season seats auctioned for over 10 000 with buyers asking 40 000 for four seats. Officials say selling rights to seats is not illegal under provincial law, though critics argue ethics and fairness for the 5 500 waiting list.
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