Feds reject spending amendment threatens veteran payments
Ottawa reports the Senate rejection of a spending amendment endangers RCMP wages, suppliers, and veterans pensions. Treasury Board President Robert de Cotret warned midnight deadline looms for a 33 billion money bill to gain royal assent, else cheques may stop and payments could be delayed. The Senate amendment argues warrants were illegal, while Liberal leader Allan MacEachen defends Parliament’s spending role.
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Arson Suspected In Manitoba Forest Fire Outbreak
In Cowan Manitoba investigators suspect arson in a large forest fire that forced evacuations. No lightning or farmer burning linked to the start, with additional fires in Interlake and Manigotagan area under scrutiny as authorities note a rising rash of fires across the province.
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Interlake
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Canada
Gorbachev and Deng Normalize Sino Soviet Relations
Mikhail Gorbachev and Deng Xiaoping announced the normalization of Sino Soviet relations after 30 years as tens of thousands chanted for democratic reform outside the meeting hall. Deng hailed the moment with applause from participants. the 84 year old Chinese leader welcomed Gorbachev in Beijing.
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Li Zhaoxing
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Edmontons PCB tests target asphalt from US trucks
Edmonton begins testing 35 samples from 14 U.S. asphalt trucks for PCBs after reports of a fuel waste conspiracy. Environment Canada says none of 108 Canada border fuel samples analyzed show contamination. border trucks restricted to select crossings.
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Canada
U S offers mass exit from Panama evacuation plan
Washington says evacuation flights will run for all U S military dependents in Panama with about 14000 people affected. Pentagon and Southern Command aim to complete departures by July 1 as Latin nations are urged to pull ambassadors to pressure Gen Noriega regime.
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RCMP closing on leak paper
The Justice Department reviews new evidence that could lead to the arrest of a man suspected of leaking a federal budget summary to Global Television. RCMP interviewed two men from the government's printing shop. Finance Department staff were not involved. Justice seeks a charge beyond breach of oath.
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Alberta ministers clash over extending rights to homosexuals
Edmonton Alberta Labour Minister Elaine McCoy backed amending the Individual's Rights Protection Act to cover homosexuals as Agriculture Minister Ernie Isley warned against special legislation for sexual orientation. Calls on the proposal total 26 with 16 opposed and 10 in support.
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Isley
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McCoy
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