Canadair's Troubled Challenger Program Faces Bankruptcy
A Canadian government owned firm, Canadair, posts an 83 million loss last year while debt tops 1.1 billion. Only 13 14 orders remain for the Challenger jet, with costs far exceeding potential returns. Critics note US sourced components and questioned future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadair
Feds
Ally and Gargano
New York
Ron Pickler
Ottawa
Allan MacEachen
General Electric
Montreal
Boston
U.S
Canada
Pickler
Canada Development Investment Corporation
Pete
Massey-Ferguson
Clifford Olsen
United States
Britain
Dief
First woman jockey wins Irish Grand National Steeplechase
The article notes a historic win by a woman jockey in the Irish Grand National, lauding equality advances while joking about future Derby prospects. It also cites headlines about Pawley, Reagan, and moon plans, and includes anecdotes from the St Regís Hotel Lobby about truth in advertising and government ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Regis
Federal Bureau
Liberal Contest Signals Darker Side of Leadership
The piece argues the Liberal leadership race will reveal power struggles and tactics seen as unethical. It highlights Turner and Chretien as heavyweights, last-minute riding recruiting, and accusations of vote fixing while defending inclusion of diverse Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Party of Canada
Iona Campagnolo
Paul St. Pierre
Pierre Trudeau
Turner
Crown Prince
Trudeau
Chretien
Jim Coutts
Mississauga South
Trinity
Coutts
Speaking of Canada and national identity lore
Quote pair reflects on Canada and its ties to Britain and France with wit about Canadians versus Americans. The first remark suggests Labrador as a land God or Britain gift, while the Hemingway anecdote contrasts Canadian and American habits as observed by a hotel keeper.
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United States
Ernest Hemingway
Switzerland
Toronto Star Weekly
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Hamiota Echo Publications Lp
P.O. Box 70
Hamiota
Manitoba
Romoto
U.S.A
England
F. D. (Don) Venables
By Garth Turner
Tories
Peccic
USA
Reagan
Paul Hellyer
St. Pierre
Labrador
M.P. A.P. Herbert
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