Construction braces for tough summer
Canadian Federation of Labour warns of up to 50 percent unemployment among unionized construction workers this summer. President James McCambly cites 40 to 50 percent current jobless rates and says improvement by year end is unlikely with Newfoundland locals reporting 80 to 90 percent joblessness.
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Canadian construction unions warn of 40 percent unemployment this summer
Ontario labor leaders fear a record high construction jobless rate as more than 40 000 federation members face unemployment. They note many workers have been out of work over a year risking unemployment benefits while budget plans offer little relief.
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Erin Fleming invited to New Liskeard 80th anniversary
New Liskeard Ontario invites Erin Fleming, former companion of Groucho Marx, to its July 1 celebration. Fleming, 42, drew international attention in a high profile legal case over the Marx estate and was ordered to pay Bank of America 221000. Her lawyer said an appeal has been filed.
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Adventurer to cross Atlantic in tiny sailboat Giltspur
Tom McClean, 41, a former SAS member, prepares to sail a 2.5 metre Bermuda rigged Giltspur from St. John's to Britain to set a record for the smallest craft crossing the Atlantic. The stunt, financed in part by a London paper, follows his 1969 row across the ocean and last summer’s three metre version. He aims to reclaim a record and enjoys the challenge and outdoors life.
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