Britain mounts Falklands invasion as fighting rages at sea and shore
Britain launches its land, sea and air assault to retake the Falklands amid heavy fighting. The day brings 21 British deaths in a helicopter crash, with Argentina claiming strikes on five frigates and the downing of a Harrier.
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Security Council Meets Over Falklands Crisis Debate
UN Security Council opened a public session as Britain rejects any unconditional ceasefire in the Falklands. Sir Anthony Parsons warned the move would let Argentina consolidate gains by force. Fighting intensified with British air sea and land attacks as Peru, Venezuela, and Colombia discuss a new peace plan.
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Court frees nurse of murder charges
Susan Nelles, a 25 year old nurse at Toronto's Hospital For Sick Children, had four first degree murder charges dropped by Judge David Vanek. The charges related to four infant deaths tied to large digoxin overdoses occurred in March and January. Police and coroner notes prompted initial investigations, and Nelles was released after a bail hearing.
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Local favorite Risling leads Victoria Day Open entries
27th Annual Victoria Day Open starts with 163 entries as Local favorite Kelly Risling is tipped to win. The three day event tees off tomorrow morning with competition heating up across the field.
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Crosbie supporters rally as Chretien defends stance
Opposition MPs back John Crosbie in accusing Justice Minister Jean Chretien of lying to the Commons over the offshore energy resources dispute. Chretien says no decision on referring the case to the Supreme Court had been made, while Crosbie cites PM Trudeau’s morning remark as incriminating. Speaker Sauve awaits ruling. Senator Eric Cook resigns Liberal over offshore issue.
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Horner Named CN Rail Chairman in Liberal Move
Prime Minister Trudeau announced Jack Horner as the new chairman of Canadian National Railways starting June 1 with a salary around 90 thousand dollars. The 54 year old Albertan rancher will succeed Jacques Dextraze who retires May 31. Horner defends his qualifications from transport roles and CN board service since 1980, noting the need for a Westerner in leading CN. Maurice LeClair remains CN president earning 215 thousand annually.
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Horner’s defection to Trudeau cabinet fuels GOP style feud
Tory whip Bill Kempling called the appointment a half a million dollar payoff and New Democrat MP Mark Rose said Horner is being rewarded for crossing the floor. Horner, a 19 year Tory MP, joined Trudeau’s cabinet in 1977 after leaving Clark, later losing in Crowfoot in 1979.
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