Overheated cord blamed for inn fire at Homesteader Inn
Fire destroyed the 60 year old Homesteader Inn in Ethelbert with an overheated electric heater cord suspected as the cause. Fire departments from Ethelbert and Dauphin fought the blaze for hours, with smoke damage to nearby businesses.
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This Week in Canada Dates and Historic Events
A compact list of anniversaries from November 30 to December 5, highlighting key events in Canadian and global history. Notable items include St. John’s surrender in 1696, 1782 peace talks, 1897 Manitoba schools settlement urging, 1913 labour landing ban at B C ports, 1653 Denys land grant, 1919 tenant home purchases, 1800 Thompson expedition, 1866 Westminster meetings, 1775 Quebec siege, and 1902 Marconi Atlantic transmission from Glace Bay.
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Confidence high despite the crash fears and retail outlook
The piece argues Canadians remain confident despite the 1987 market crash. It notes savers, cheaper credit, and a cooling real estate market, with high end properties softening and Christmas sales in focus. Analysts predict a modest lift in quarterly retail but warn margins may shrink amid hesitancy.
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U.S
Eaton Centre
Frank Clayton
Clayton
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