Witness testifies on destroying getaway car in Thatcher era case
Calvi n Smoker tells court he disposed of the murder getaway car used in JoAnn Wilson's killing in Regina in January 1983. He says he kept the engine and had the car body destroyed while also testifying about links to Daniel Gingras and Colin Thatcher. Smoker seeks protection and a light sentence in exchange for his testimony.
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Edmonton
JoAnn Wilson
Saskatchewan
Colin Thatcher
Calvin Smoker
Thatcher
Wilson
Regina
Smoker
Daniel Gingras
Vital Piquette
Gingras
Piquette
Canada to replace aviation safety board and review major crashes
Transport Minister Benoit Bouchard announced a full overhaul to restore public confidence in air safety. A judicial inquiry will examine the Dryden and Arrow Air crashes, with Justice Willard Estey and Justice Virgil Moshansky leading reviews, and a new Transportation Accident Investigation Board to cover multiple transport modes.
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Southam News Ottawa
Canada
Air Safety Board
Transport
Benoit Bouchard
Dryden
Ont
Supreme Court
Willard Estey
Arrow
Gander
Mld
Estey
Canadian Aviation Safety Board
Bouchard
Transportation Accident Investigation Board
Virgil Moshansky
Alberta Court of Queen's Bench
Air Ontario
Don Boudrin
Mulroney claims Via Rail seats under 20 percent
Via Rail officials counter that overall ridership runs at 52.4 percent. Prime Minister Mulroney had cited 20 percent occupancy amid subsidies and debate over tax dollars. Spokespersons say the 20 percent figure applies only to some routes, not to all trains.
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Via Rail
Brian Mulroney
Ustam News
Ottawa
Kerry O'Reilly
Gilbert Lavoie
Mulroney
Canada to Hit U S With Trade Sanctions Over Oil Tax
Ottawa says Canada will impose trade sanctions on the United States in response to a U S oil import tax the GATT ruled unfair. Trade Minister John Crosbie states formal authority will be sought from the Geneva-based body to revoke U S trading privileges.
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Ottawa
United States
U.S
John Crosbie
Crosbie
Canada
GATT
Rain Man dominates Oscars with multiple wins
Rain Man takes best picture, best director Barry Levinson, best actor Dustin Hoffman, and best original screenplay as it leads with eight nominations. Jodie Foster wins best actress for The Accused, beating Glenn Close and Melanie Griffith. The night honors Canada’s National Film Board on its 50th anniversary.
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Los Angeles
Ap-Cp
Hollywood
Rain Man
Barry Levinson
Dustin Hoffman
Hoffman
Jodie Foster
Foster
Glenn Close
Melanie Griffith
Sigourney Weaver
France
Christopher Hampton
Geena Davis
Kevin Kline
Wanda
Canada
National Film Board
Alberta Court curbs guardian in foster child placements
The Alberta Court of Appeal ruled the children's guardian exceeded final authority in placing foster children, a precedent limiting the guardian's role. The decision affects families who bonded with native foster children and may hinder reunifications after removals from white homes.
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Calgary (Cp
Alberta Court of Appeal
Rank
Alberta
Calgary
Saskatchewan
Guardian’s
Justice
Ma Guardian
Herb Sohn
Aster Chil
Sohn
Guardian
Norm Brownell
Alberta Foster Parents Association
Ritter
Jan
Myron Beet
Floods drive Quebec residents from homes as ice jams form
Floodwaters from ice jams on the St François and Nicolet rivers force evacuations in Drummondville and Victoriaville while about 500 residents remain displaced. One man, 37, dies after a heart attack while moving horses to higher ground as more wet snow and rain are forecast through the weekend.
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Montreal
Pierre Doyle
Quebec Civil Protection Agency
Jean-Yves Baril
Norbertville
Environment Canada
Ed Cowell
Quebec
Drummondville
St-Francois
Andre Morin
St-Nicephore
Nicolet
Victoriaville
Bulstrode
Ste-Victoire
McDougall backs study on broad worker protection over free trade
Ottawa Employment Minister Barbara McDougall endorsed an independent report urging broader protection for all Canadian workers rather than targeting those laid off by free trade. The $1.5 million study by five business and labor reps also proposed a payroll tax to fund training, potentially raising up to $3 billion yearly. McDougall delayed commitment but said more emphasis on job training would appear in future federal programs.
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Southam News
Ottawa
Barbara McDougall
Brian Mulroney
McDougall
Mulroney
Canada
U.S
Council
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