An Olympic moment: a 'man had a baby.' (financial problems of 1976 and 1996 Summer Olympics)(Column)

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Former Montreal, Quebec, Mayor Jean Drapeau stated that 'the Olympics can no more have a deficit than a man can have a baby.' His organization of the 1976 Olympics led to a public debt of $1.5 billion. His actions contributed to the commercialism of the 1996 Olympics.

Evaluation, Economic aspects, Montreal, Quebec, Olympics, Drapeau, Jean

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Baie-Comeau flopped on television

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Public opinion of Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney fell so low because he was not able to comprehend the problems faced by many citizens. The lack of trust in him exhibited by citizens was further exemplified in his Feb 1993 resignation speech.

Public opinion, Mulroney, Brian

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What JoJo Savard could not predict

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Singers Michael Jackson and Madonna will marry in 1997. Sheila Copps will say something stupid, and the Vancouver Canucks will fail to win the Stanley Cup. Other humorous predictions for the new year are made.

Forecasts and trends, New Year, Humor and anecdotes, Current events

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