Dow hits 3000 as U S and Canada face mixed signals
The Dow Jones tops 3000 for first time, closing at 3004.46 with an 17.57 gain while Toronto's 3000 index rises to 3545.93 but remains well below its 1987 peak. Analysts warn of economic woes and high rates, noting differing Canadian conditions and potential earnings damage ahead.
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Relocation of Public Jobs Faces Union and Spouse Hurdles
The Manitoba Alberta and Saskatchewan debates over relocating hundreds of public positions reveal shifts in worker loyalties and family plans. Many workers refuse moves, preferring transfers of vacancies, while officials push decentralization with hundreds of jobs at stake. The Winnipeg lottery office and Stettler transfer illustrate the friction between government aims and employee rights.
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Western Canada Lottery Foundation
Stettler
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