The cost of power
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The Darlington nuclear power generating facility of Ontario Hydro as of Sep 1992, was at least five years behind schedule and $11.3 billion over budget. The plant's construction problems have resulted in a 25% increase in Ontario's electricity rates. Some experts doubt if the plant will ever run right.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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Leading the way in exports: high-tech takes on the world
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High technology industries from the Technology Triangle in Ontario, Canada, have suffered from the recession, but not as greatly as other industries. Many high technology companies rely on foreign trade and updated manufacturing methods. The effects of free trade are addressed.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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Diamonds in the rough: Canadian prospectors help to fuel a new stock-market frenzy
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Dia Met Minerals Ltd hopes that its explorations north of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, yields enough diamonds that will allow a profitable mine to be built. Other prospectors and companies have begun efforts to search for diamonds under the ice and snow.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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