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On This Day in 1970...

Iron Woode

Iron Woode

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British Diplomat James Cross was kidnapped by members of the FLQ (Front de Liberation du Quebec) terrorist group. That was followed by a ransom note and the demand their manifesto be broadcasted on CBC Television/radio.

This was the start of The October Crisis in Canada in 1970. It would result in the kidnapping and murder of the Deputy Premier of Quebec, Pierre Laporte and the federal implementation of the War Measures Act.

The Premier of Quebec and the Mayor of Montreal pleaded with the Trudeau government to allow the military to come to the "aid of the civil authority" to put a stop to the terrorists activity. This was invoked on October 16, 1970 at 4:00AM EST.

here is the video of the announcement that shook Canada:

(I forwarded the video to the correct place)

 
Half of my business was in Ontario and Quebec. Started in the area in the late 70's. Tensions remained high for decades. Those of us south of the border do not pay enough attention to the north. Ever wonder why we do not see Canadian news on our cable the way Canadians see ours?
 
Leymenaide said:
Half of my business was in Ontario and Quebec. Started in the area in the late 70's. Tensions remained high for decades. Those of us south of the border do not pay enough attention to the north. Ever wonder why we do not see Canadian news on our cable the way Canadians see ours?
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You guys are louder due to 10x population :awe:
 
Ah yes, I remember eet well! (But that's another stooooory, Irma.)
We lived in Thunder Bay in north-western Ontario, but that fall we had moved to Winnipeg, MB to attend university graduate school. On the way to school that morning we noted and wondered why there was much more than normal activity of military helicopters over the city. (There's a military base near our route to the university.) Explanations came later, but it still was a bit odd considering how far Winnipeg is from Quebec City (1900 Km (1200 mi) by air, 2500 Km by highway). It was HUGE news, and a major event in recent Canadian history.
 
Paperdoc said:
Ah yes, I remember eet well! (But that's another stooooory, Irma.)
We lived in Thunder Bay in north-western Ontario, but that fall we had moved to Winnipeg, MB to attend university graduate school. On the way to school that morning we noted and wondered why there was much more than normal activity of military helicopters over the city. (There's a military base near our route to the university.) Explanations came later, but it still was a bit odd considering how far Winnipeg is from Quebec City (1900 Km (1200 mi) by air, 2500 Km by highway). It was HUGE news, and a major event in recent Canadian history.
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Used to fly in to Thunder Bay once a year for a conference.
 
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