Border to close most oil tanker crossings over tainted fuel
Ottawa plans to shut about 125 of 175 Canada US border crossings to oil tanker traffic to prevent contaminated fuel imports. Ontario tests found no contamination. RCMP to lead a task force over alleged tainted fuel deals. Opponents press for ministerial accountability amid ongoing inspections and debates in Parliament.
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Manitoba moves to seize drunk drivers licences
Manitoba proposes that police suspend licences for .08 blood alcohol and refuse tests with no hearing. Impounded vehicles stay 30 days with owner liable for costs. Critics say the law erodes rights but supporters call it a credible start to curb impaired driving.
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Unpaid Bills in Limbo as House Senate Stand Off
Ottawa reports a clash between the Mulroney government and the Liberal Senate over a 33 billion spending bill and a Senate amendment. Justice Minister Doug Lewis warns pensions and payments could be at risk if the Senate refuses to back down. Senator Lowell Murray calls the amendment a protest of government use of special warrants.
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Alberta MPs push new extradition laws for Ng case
Calgary conference outlines urged changes as Charles Ng faces multiple extradition orders. Domm and Dungey argue the current process delays return to California where Ng faces capital murder charges.
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Bennett not guilty in insider trading case against Doman
Former British Columbia premier Bill Bennett and Russell Bennett were acquitted of insider trading involving Doman Industries. Herb Doman and Russell Bennett were cleared on related charges as the judge ruled the Crown failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Panamas rulers denounce U.S. troop move as warlike
Panama’s ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party and its secretary-general Darmnel Espino denounce President Bush’s deployment of 1,800 extra U.S. troops as a de facto state of war. They cite no American casualties and call for peace while opposing outside intervention. The move follows disputed elections that led Panama’s electoral tribunal to nullify the vote amid foreign interference allegations.
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Edmonton club flies banner against gays sparking outcry
Alberta Human Rights Commission chair condemns flyer promoting Saxon Fifth as not owned by gays. protestors rally outside the Edmonton nightclub after an alleged scuffle in which owner Carman Ahmed suffered a minor injury. activists warn of broader discrimination risks while officials note provincial protections limit jurisdiction.
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