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A rating of premiers-by-the-sea

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All of Canada's 10 provincial premiers gathered at a conference in St Andrews, New Brunswick, are intelligent, but Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard probably has the best classical education. It is ironic that Bouchard, with all his education, wants to break up such a great nation as Canada.

Canada, Evaluation, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Officials and employees, Prime ministers, Bouchard, Lucien, Saint Andrews, New Brunswick

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Winning big-time at the turnstile

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The Toronto Blue Jays baseball club draws larger crowds than US franchises because the owners of the Toronto SkyDome have organized chartered buses and media campaigns to lure audiences. Many of the people attending are more interested in seeing the SkyDome than professional baseball.

Marketing, Public opinion, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto SkyDome

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Making rounds with the doctors of spin

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Reform Party leader Preston Manning failed to win the hearts and minds of Canadians through his tax proposals and other policies, so he turned to a public relations expert for help. He is now sporting a new haircut. Pres Clinton and even Buckingham Palace have consulted PR advisors.

Clinton, Bill, Politicians, Public relations, Conservative Party of Canada, Manning, Preston

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