Howe Institute shapes nonpartisan economic research in Canada
Montreal based Car Bergie, president of the C D Howe Research Institute, rejects the idea of a mere think tank. The non profit group conducts short and long term policy studies, funds from diverse sources, and provides public economic commentary while avoiding lobbying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Hamovitch
Montreal
Car
Beigie
C. D. Howe Research Institute
Institute
Judith Maxwell
Robin Hood
Private Planning Association of Canada
C. D. Howe Memorial Foundation
Russians show strong interest in Canadian history
At the University of Victoria, Dr. Valerii Tishkov reports Canadian history is a bestseller in the Soviet Union, with 81,000 copies of his history sold yet few obtained for presentation. He notes parallels between Canada and Russia, calls for studying historical processes, and discusses Canada’s dual identities and Quebec issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Soviet Union
Valerii Tishkov
Academy of Sciences
Russia
Tishkov
University of Victoria
Canada
Upper Canada
Europe
United States
Marx
North America
Leningrad
Quebec
Wood gasification pilot studied for northern Saskatchewan
The Institute for Northern Studies at the University of Saskatchewan investigates social and environmental effects of using wood gas to power generators and heaters. A Hudson Bay pilot tests feasibility funded by SPC and federal energy, examining diesel-reliant communities and impacts on employment, emissions, timber harvesting, and trapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Institute For Northern Studies At
University of Saskatchewan
Hudson Bay
Sask
Saskatchewan Power Corp
SPC
Saskatchewan Forest Products Corp
Federal
Department of Energy
Ray Begrand
Institute
Begrand
Montreal Couple's Romances Turn Dark In Alleged Abduction
Denis Maschino recalls his wife's tearful message from Algeria where Dalila says she is forced to marry another man by her Moslem family. The couple fled Paris to wed in 1975 but face family pressure and possible charges as police review the kidnapping accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Rowch
The
Gazette
Montreal
Denis Maschino
Dalila
Algeria
Denis
Maschino
McGill University
the Gazette
Delila
el Bulma
Algiers
Canada
Paris
MAC
Blaise Gregoire
Jacques Goupil
Old pilot Sargent, 71, recalls age-defying flight career
C P reports C E Ray Sargent of Parrsboro Nova Scotia at 71 remains the oldest Nova Scotian pilot and possibly Canadian, with 50 years flying. He recently bought a new Cessna and still passes medical exams every five months. He began bush piloting with Contiental Aero Corp in Quebec, recalling days of low flying and self-reliant skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
C.E. Ray Sargent
Parrsboro
N.S
Halifax International
Nova Scotia
Canada
Sargent
Continental Aero Corp
Quebec City
Quebec
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Howe Institute
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Tle
Francs Bairston
U.S
National Planning Association
Washington
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Brink
CAPEX
CNE
Toronto
Albert's
Dunmore Rd. S
TRD Building Sales Ltd
16Th St.s.w
Messaoud Zeghar
Canadian External Affairs Department
Ottawa
MUC
Pioneer SA
Pioneer
SA 5500
B.I.C
St. S.E
Fyke
Strait of
Belle Isle
Kitchener, Ont
A.C. Nielson Co. of Canada Ltd
Mal Sims
Procter and Gamble Distributing Co
Ee Te Pu
F. Scott Manufacturing Co
14Th St. S.W
Medicine Hat
Stee
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