Ford Local 200 Boosts Chrysler Strike Benefits in Windsor
Ford Canada Windsor Local 200 members voted to nearly double dues to provide an extra 80 000 monthly for Chrysler workers on strike. About 9 600 workers walked off at Windsor Ajax and Etobicoke plants over a pay dispute, with 65 dollars weekly benefits now in place.
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Begin testifies he did not know of Beirut camp massacre plan
In a 47 minute session before an Israeli commission Begin says he did not know defense minister Sharon sent Lebanese Christian militiamen into two Beirut camps and did not foresee a massacre of Palestinians. He cites fear of vengeance but denies intelligence warned of bloodbath.
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Bank explosion rocks Calgary during attempted night depository theft
An explosion at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in the Dalhousie Co op centre on Shaganappi Trail followed an attempted robbery of a night depository box. Police say an explosive substance caused extensive damage and a full account of suspects and stolen money remains unclear.
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Liberal Party anchors reform drive with Campagnolo chosen
Ottawa reports the Liberal Party ends its policy convention with a push for radical reform. Iona Campagnolo, a flamboyant reform candidate, is elected party president amid calls to curb backroom influence and open leadership to rank and file members. Prime Minister Trudeau hailed the result as hopeful.
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Extra billing ban planned under new Canada Health Act
Health Minister Monique Begin announced in Ottawa that Parliament will introduce a Canada Health Act next spring to prohibit extra billing by doctors and prevent user fees from blocking access to care. She said the act aims to counter provincial and physician moves that threaten universality and would make it hard for doctors to opt out of medicare. She called medicare the world’s best and planned to seek provincial support while warning against fees perceived as necessary to cover rising costs.
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Gosnell Cleared of Murder in Husband Killing
Kim Gosnell was found not guilty by a Court of Queen's Bench jury after a four hour deliberation. Defence argued she acted in self defense amid continual wife battering during the six month marriage. Witnesses described repeated attacks and a fatal stabbing with a steak knife near the kitchen door.
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NDP rebuild under fuzzy plan in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party is rebuilding after past mistakes with a vague blueprint to regain power.
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Ulysses quote stirs Liberals at Ottawa convention
Pierre Trudeau invoked a line from Tennyson in a Liberal National Convention speech urging Canadians toward a "newer world." The quoted Ulysses farewell underscores a leader willing to risk all for a distant goal, a choice seen as controversial and context heavy.
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Trudeau looks on as old age mirrors energy at convention
At 63 Trudeau invoked Ulysses to stress honor and toil of age while admitting mistakes. Delegates laughed as he framed youth, old, and in-between members as shaping the future. Iona Campagnolo excited crowds. John Turner drew attention as Trudeau remained the oldest figure on stage.
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