GIC Lesson From a Toronto Misadventure
A west end Toronto man withdrew six thousand dollars from a joint account to buy a five year guaranteed investment certificate from Counsel Trust without his wife's knowledge. The head office rejected his request to cash out early, warning that GICs are binding with penalties and that early withdrawal can be impossible until maturity. The piece warns readers to avoid long terms and to consider bank issued GICs for liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Toronto
Little Counsel Trust
Counsel Trust
Trust Company
Ken MacStephen
MacStephen
Head Office
Rie
Jdo
the Royal
The
Royal
Roymer
Royal Trust
Montreal Trust
Landry restrained celebrations haunt veteran coach’s view
In a reflective remark, Coach Tom Landry scolds Dallas Cowboys players for extravagant touchdowns and celebrations. He cites old timers who see such displays as unnecessary, arguing self control defines great teams. The piece contrasts this year’s Blue Bombers and Vancouver’s Grey Cup fade with lessons on restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Landry
Dallas Cowboys
Blue Bombers
Vancouver
Eskimos
Nuclear winter warning from scientists shocks public
More than 100 scientists including Carl Sagan warn that a 5000 megaton exchange could trigger a nuclear winter, freezing temperatures for weeks and causing mass starvation. They argue NATO should replace battlefield nukes with conventional forces and Canada should boost defence spending to reduce nuclear reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sagan
Cornell University
Sagan
U.S
Ussr
Stanford
Paul Ehrlich
NATO
Europe
Montebello
Canada
Trudeau
Canadian Identity Reflected in Language and Art
Excerpts from 1950s figures reveal bilingualism in Canada and the state’s evolving role in supporting the arts. Louis St Laurent notes linguistic duality, while Brooke Claxton invokes timeless public support for culture. Charles Comfort frames a Northern rooted Canadian spirit shaping art and ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Council
Brooke Claxton
Charles Comfort
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Diamiota
Mize
Ane
Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
P.O. Box 70
Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
U.S.A
England
Venables
Studernas
BY Garth Turner
Ayone
Otsoihd
Reggie
Paul Hellyer
Louis St. Laurent
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