Show him the money: a U.S. fund manager puts the squeeze on Eaton's
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Rothschild Inc investment banker Wilbur Ross represents some of the creditors of the insolvent Eaton's department store chain. Eaton's announced in Aug 1997 a restructuring plan, but Ross is attempting to block that plan because it causes the creditors to assume too much risk.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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Stalled on the launchpad: Canada's satellite-TV business struggles to get off the ground
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Alpha Star Canada Inc and Star Choice Television Network are the first two Canadian firms to offer direct-to-home satellite-TV services, but their market share is still relatively small. They face stiff competition from US firms and the new wireless cable-TV market.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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Fear in the hallways
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The crime of extortion by students and against students is sweeping through Canada's schools. Some students call the activity 'taxing' since other students are forced to pay a price to use school facilities.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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