Canadian communists studied spy methods in Soviet courses
The Toronto Star reports hundreds of Canadian communists attended six month courses in the Soviet Union before its breakup. Notes detail lessons on fingerprint transfer, media manipulation, intruder detection, counter surveillance, forging documents, union influence, and exploiting multicultural differences for the Communist Party of Canada.
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Toronto
Toronto Star
Communist Party of Canada
Former Edmonton officer freed on unescorted passes
Hans Bredemann, a former Edmonton police officer jailed for plotting his wife’s murder, has been released on unescorted passes after four years of a 15 year sentence. He pleaded guilty to attempted murder after his mistress shot Faye Bredemann on February 5 1988. The National Parole Board notes his entry into a year long temporary absence program after serving one sixth of his term.
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Edmonton
Hans Bredemann
Faye Bredemann
Faye
National Parole Board
NHL Players Extend Strike Deadline for Team Vote
The NHL Players Association extends the strike deadline to Wednesday afternoon to allow rank and file members to vote. Bob Goodenow says executive meetings will review the owners final proposal and voting will be by secret ballot. The postponement aims to ensure players understand the issues ahead of a potential strike through the 1992 playoffs and into the 1992-93 season.
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Toronto
National Hockey League Players’ Association
Bob Goodenow
Goodenow
Index We want to get self-government stalled
A Meconse Page B2 item reports a public reaction to self-government efforts. The piece notes opposition from unnamed authorities and hints at planned delays or препятствия. No specific dates or figures are provided.
Alberta Conservatives demand equal Senate seats defend bilingualism
Premier Don Getty asserts Alberta will stand alone if needed over Triple E Senate reform while rejecting bilingualism support. He backs a binding referendum on constitutional change and warns Ottawa must win seven provinces over 50 percent. Clark clashed with Horsman over provincial equality as talks stall.
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Calgary
Alberta
Senate
Don Getty
Getty
Quebec
Ottawa
Joe Clark
Clark
Jim Horsman
Canada
Yellowhead
Cochrane dominates Junos with four wins in 1992
Tom Cochrane from Lynn Lake Manitoba swept major categories at the Canadian music awards. He won male vocalist of the year top single and album of the year plus top songwriter while Bryan Adams earned entertainer of the year top producer and a special achievement award amid the Canadian content controversy.
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Toronto
Tom Cochrane
Cochrane
Lynn Lake
Man
Bryan and
Bryan Adams
Adams
Fan Ballet
Peter Steinmetz
Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Academy
Rick Moranis
Brouhaha
U.S
Celine Dion
Los Angeles
Winnipeg
Brad Roberts
George Fox
Cassandra Vasik
Blenhein
Onto
Prairie Oyster
Vasik
Dream Warriors
Ottawa
Alanis
Keven Jordan
Infidels
Ian
Sylvia Tyson
Peter Gzowski
Rush
Bootsauce
Four die in race with CP Rail train at marked crossing
At a highway crossing near Hobbema Alberta a pickup truck was struck by a 101 car CP Rail freight train. Four people died including Tracy Littlechild Clifford Littlechild and Irma Littlechild and Adrian Saddleback. Seven children become orphans. Investigators believe the driver attempted to beat the train.
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Hobbema
Alta
Eddie
Margaret Littlechild
Tracy
Clifford
Irma
Adrian Saddleback
Samson Reserve
Adrian Jr
Tessa
Edmonton
Randall
Tennellie
Margaret
Malorie
Clifford Jr
Naomi
Charmaine
Will
CP Rail
Ernie Fulton
Fulton
Documents reveal RCMP security service checks in 1970s
Ottawa reports released under access laws detail five censored McDonald commission chapters on RCMP security operations. The Checkmate chapter cites 15 undermining efforts from 1972 to 1974 including false tax returns, a car chemical fails, informants probed, a press agency break in, mail interception, and intimidation aims while suppressing public details for safety.
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Ottawa
McDonald Commission
RCMP
Front de Liberation du Quebec
Quebec
Alberta
Ontario
Security Service
Revenue Department
Toronto gem swindling hub draws North American attention
Toronto police describe the city as the gem swindling capital of North America with up to 30 telemarketing firms netting 106 to 250 million dollars annually. Victims lose life savings and homes in boiler room scams that push overpriced stones and demand upfront commissions. Witness reticence and limited manpower hinder investigations while operatives shift from Florida to Toronto to access the U.S. market.
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Toronto
Canada
North America
Michael Holland
North
Holland
Florida
U.S
Robert McInnes
Jewellers Vigilance Canada
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Hero International
Pete Massey
America
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