Argentine plan gives Pym hope amid Falklands talks
British Foreign Secretary Francis Pym described Argentina's UN mediated proposals as promising but cautioned on remaining hurdles. United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar discussed the plan in New York, while Britain’s stance shifted on islanders' wishes as negotiations continued.
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Trudeau rejects inquiry into Washington embassy design
Prime Minister Trudeau refuses a judicial inquiry into the selection of Arthur Erickson as designer for the Canadian Embassy in Washington. He says the government overruled a screening panel and did not owe the recommended top choice, while denying pre‑selection promises to Erickson and facing Conservative calls for resignation.
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Mourners Pay Final Respect to Gilles Villeneuve
Thousands in Berthierville queued for over three hours to file past the open coffin of Canadian auto racing star Gilles Villeneuve. The event drew mourners as the nation mourned the late driver amid national coverage and tributes.
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Kesler faces opposition in Western Canada Concept bid
Alberta MLA Gordie Kesler seeks the Western Canada Concept nomination in High River amid opposition from party old guard. Leaders dispute resignations of ex-president Wes Westmore and ex-leader Al Maggard, while Kesler argues the party must address grassroots issues and expand its structure to serve the province.
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RCMP Could Face More Federal Charges
Justice officials near final submission to Justice Minister Jean Chretien on possible federal statute violations by RCMP members linked to the McDonald Commission. The commission urged reviewing RCMP files with Justice Department evidence and deciding on charges if warranted.
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Alberta ruling expands public access to court files
Edmonton Canada The Alberta Court of Queen s Bench judge ruled that the media and public should generally be allowed to view court files with three statutory exceptions and possible private documents only with a judge s order The decision cites a Nova Scotia case and shifts power from clerks to the courts and underscores public access over secrecy for court records.
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Edmonton
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