Rae's Ontario NDP scores an upset win
Rae's Ontario NDP rides to its first Ontario government by capturing 74 of 130 seats and 38 percent of the vote. Bob Rae, a bespectacled former Rhodes scholar, led the NDP to topple Premier David Peterson and the Liberals, while Mike Harris commented on the tax issue's role.
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Ontario NDP victory jolts Alberta Conservatives
CP reports shock across Alberta as Ontario's NDP win triggers warnings from Deputy Premier Jim Horsman about higher taxes and possible NEP revival. Alberta NDP leader Ray Martin calls the result an exciting night and a "battery charge" for his party amid expected minority outcomes.
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Bush appeals for Iraqi support during Gulf crisis
President Bush urges Iraqi people to reject Saddam Hussein's regime while insisting U S policy will not be altered by coercion. He defends ongoing military buildup and sanctions and eyes a televised Iraqi broadcast as part of a broader effort.
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Alberta tax suit threat called opportunism by Andre
Calgary Conservative House Leader Harvie Andre dismissed Alberta's plan to sue over the seven percent goods and services tax as political opportunism. He argued Ottawa has constitutional authority and predicted no solid case. Alberta's Ken Rostad said lawyers are preparing a Supreme Court challenge, citing potential constitutional limits on intergovernmental taxation. Alberta expects a $100 million revenue loss when the tax takes effect in January.
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Ken Rostad
Supreme Court of Canada
Time Air flight near miss near Vancouver airport
Time Air flight 1222 carrying MP Bob Skelly narrowly escaped a collision as it began to taxi for takeoff at Vancouver International Airport. Passenger Jerry Merica said another plane passed close on the runway before the pilot swung away and apologized.
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Vancouver Island
Nanaimo
Jerry Merica
Merica
Mohawk Siege Near Flash Point At Oka Standoff
Tensions flare as Mohawk Warriors resist a Canadian Forces bid to end the Oka siege. Mohawk women clash with soldiers using bats and lumber while army beams and razor wire remain. Gen. de Chastelain outlines terms for detaining the 20 holdouts, rejected by Mohawk leader Terry Doxtator.
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Oka
Ottawa
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Wheat board withdraws from world market amid price drop
The Canadian Wheat Board says low prices and weak global demand forced a withdrawal from the world market. Chief of information Charles Thompson in Winnipeg argued sales are difficult because of price and over supply, with markets falling after good crops worldwide and subsidy battles continue. The No 1, 13.5 per cent protein wheat price in storage slipped to 154 per tonne from 196 per tonne earlier, leaving farmers to receive only the initial payment minus transport costs.
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Economy slides as Bank of Canada trims rate again
Ottawa reports the Bank of Canada lowers its trend setting rate to 12.82 percent while Statistics Canada warns the economy worsens. Banks hesitate to cut lending rates and leading indicators show five months of contraction with a potential recession looming.
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