Space shuttle Columbia landing delayed by winds in New Mexico
NASA postponed the Columbia landing to Tuesday due to strong gusty winds and dusty visibility at the desert runway in southern New Mexico. Astronauts Jack Lousma and Gordon Fullerton gain another day to conduct research as the Canadarm showcases its capabilities.
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Alberta AADAC to open Brooks office this year
The Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission will open an office in Brooks this year, reducing weekly travel for Medicine Hat AADAC counselors. The report notes broad regional update and impacts on service access.
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GM Florida Lists Iraq Car Deal May Yet Go Through
General Motors of Canada says the sale of 12,000 Canadian built cars to Iraq may still proceed despite earlier contract issues with clutches and transmissions. If the contract collapses the loss could reach 65 million dollars and GM has filed a matching claim with the Export Development Corporation which insures the sale.
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Blakeney calls election in Saskatchewan April 26
Western Canada Concept leader Ray Bailey says Premier Blakeney moved up the vote to curb this challenge. Bailey, 53, from Weyburn, notes potential NDP and Conservative spillover. Bailey aims to run and would expand the party slate.
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Duarte leads in El Salvador election partial returns
Partial results show the Christian Democrats ahead with 39.9 percent of votes for 72 958 ballots while rival Roberto d Aubuisson’s Republican Nationalist Alliance holds 29.5 percent. With 60 seats needed for control, CD leaders suggest possible coalitions as violence flares in Usulutan and San Salvador.
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Queen Grants Royal Assent to Canada Constitution
The Queen has given royal assent to Canada's new constitution marking 115 years since the British North America Act. Announcement came in both houses of Parliament after 2:30 p.m. British time. The Queen plans to proclaim the constitution in Canada in mid April.
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Japan keeps 1982 car exports to U.S. at 1981 levels
Japan vows to limit 1982 passenger car exports to the United States to last year’s level under a three year voluntary restraint, a stance that could affect Canada’s talks. Canadian Trade Minister Lumley pressed for deeper cuts, while U.S. and Japanese officials weighed potential impacts of reciprocity legislation.
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Vancouver disarmament protest turns violent as MacGuigan mobbed
External Affairs Minister Mark MacGuigan escaped injury after a crowd of about a dozen protesters mobbed him at a Vancouver meeting of the United Nations Association. A bystander spat on him, police were criticized for lack of protection, and door panels were damaged as the minister left in a lawn Cadillac Seville.
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