Layoffs Threaten Mine in Leaf Rapids Manitoba
Pending job cuts at Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd threaten Leaf Rapids and nearby communities. More than 375 workers face layoffs, with 100 contractors also moved from town as copper prices fall and third quarter losses mount. Union leaders cite low morale and uncertainty for families.
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Leaf Rapids
Man
Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd
Manitoba
Jasper Robinson
United Steelworkers of America
Felix Grenier
Ruttan
Grenier
Sherritt
Ed Marion
Sherritt Gordon
Lynn Lake
Fox Mine
Robinson
Saskatchewan Homeowners Act Spurs Mortgage Funds Outflow
J L A Calhoun of National Trust warned at a Saskatchewan shareholders meeting that the Home Owners Protection Act allowing mortgage suspensions until 1983 could drain mortgage funds from the province and threaten estate and trust accounts. He predicted a domino effect as other provinces may copy the law and criticized federal delays on commercial lending legislation.
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Vic Parsons
Toronto
J.L.A. Calhoun
National Trust
Colhoun
Saskatchewan
Calhoun
Trust Companies Association of Canada
Save Forces Trust
Calhoun Calhoun
LNG tanker El Paso Columbia drifts off Cape Sable Island
The abandoned tanker El Paso Columbia remained a drift and the tow line to her still not reattached as heavy seas and winds hampered rescue. Five American crew were evacuated by the tug Joshua T, and tugs from Halifax Boston and Saint John prepared to attempt a tow at first light. The ship's lights were visible and its anchor may be holding, with cargo undecided and potential conversion considered.
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Halifax
el Paso Columbia
Cape Sable Island
Joshua T
Boston
el Paso
Columbia
First Light
Marine Radio
Saint John
Vernon Nickerson
Cape Sable
Nova Scotia
Quebec doctors drop one day strike after health law tweaks
About 5,300 general practitioners in Quebec cease planned Friday action after amendments to a health bill reassured partial satisfaction. The federation warned a new strike could be set if the government blocks higher remote-area fees.
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Montreal CP
Quebec
Pierre Marc Johnson
University of Montreal Medical School
Rene Levesque
Mercury pollution compensation talks stall at Kenora Ontario
Indigenous leaders at Whitecap and nearby reserves demand cash and land in compensation for mercury contamination in the English Wabigoon River system. Negotiations broke down after mediators walked out. officials insist compensation will aid affected families and communities.
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Kenora
Ont CP
Ontario
Ishington
Whitecop
Saraass Narrows Gand
Perenian O
Wabigoon
Syster
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Ray Chenier
Centre
Timmins, Ont
CP Laserphoto
Tom Merasty
Nickerson
Sable Island
Lawrence Nickerson
Hawk
Joshua ‘T
Denice Hebert
Diane Wolfe
Windsor
Assumption High School
Wolfe
Losernhyata
Seagran
Mds
Veyer Childred
Brute
Dean Nati
Bos B
Leet Wiednesdas
Jim Breithaupt
Waitetener
Arigdsady
Great Lakes
Mores Products Ltd
Satanian
Mulizon
Beaver Lumber
Sth Street
Val Felesky
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