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Former Prime Minister John Turner dies at 91

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John Turner, Canada’s 17th prime minister, has died at the age of 91. The reason surrounding his death has not yet been announced.

Turner was the Prime Minister for just 79 days in 1984 but he spent decades in federal politics as a cabinet minister and Liberal Party leader.

CHCH News will have the latest surrounding the Turner’s impact on Canada during the Evening News at 6:00 p.m.

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