Diversified economy boosts Kamloops growth and jobs
Kamloops in British Columbia shows momentum as its diversified economy draws investment. The Versatile Travel Centre near the Trans-Canada Highway opens after two million dollars and aims to serve truckers and travelers with 24 hour restaurants sleeping rooms saunas and hot tubs. Local officials say population rose about nine percent last year and projects like Highland Valley mining spinoffs support future growth potentially surpassing Prince George. Canadian General Electric remanufacturing facility and Skega Rubber Co. plant additions reflect the expanding industrial base with 370 new businesses in the first four months of the year.
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B.C
Ed Becker
British Columbia
Becker
Canada
Sid Spargo
Prince George
Spargo
Canadian General Electric
Electric Motors
Skega Rubber Co
Sweden
Man begins 90 day fast to protest abortion law
Joe Borowski, 48, a former highways minister, continues a 90 day hunger strike near Winnipeg to protest Canada’s abortion policy and the 1969 law. After 47 days with no solid food he has lost weight and faces health risks while remaining hopeful no death outcome. He remains active in a Winnipeg health food store and anticipates more medical checks through June. He is also noted as the first person in the Supreme Court's 106 year history to be ejected for unruly conduct.
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Winnipeg
Democratic Party
Borowski
Canada
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Supreme Court of Canada
Suffield Range
Canadian Forces Base
Suffield
DND
Alberta
Jenner Road
South Saskatchewan
South Saskatchewan River
Buil Springs Coulee
Charles R. Nixon
Department of National Defence
Ottawa
CBC technicians threaten walkout during Ottawa summit
CBC technicians refuse to report for work for the Ottawa summit without a new contract. The National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians says it will negotiate but did not lift the four week strike to cover the event. Bomb threats evacuated Toronto CBC buildings but proved to be a hoax amid nightline clashes outside headquarters.
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CBC
Ottawa
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians
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