Newfoundland Name Origins From Old English Found Land
Uncle Ray explains how Newfoundland earned its name from New Found Land with an early record in King Henry VII’s account book. The piece moves to the origins of five other Canadian provinces’ names, continuing a series on toponymy.
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Millions in Credit Unions Grow to 12.8 Billion Resources
Credit unions increased resources by 1.2 billion dollars in the past year, bringing total shared assets to 12.8 billion across 22,?000 institutions. Some 19 million people joined credit unions in 1967, with mentions of Cabot and Newfoundland in a historical aside.
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Animals Survive In Salt Lake
Salt Lake waters host diverse bacteria and animals that resist high salinity, drawing comparisons to creatures thriving in extreme conditions. The text shifts to Canadian provinces Ontario Quebec and Saskatchewan, explaining origins and meanings of their names and noting Hamilton as a steel center and Ontario's population role.
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