An engineering marvel

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The 44-span, 13-km Confederation Bridge was built in an astonishing 1,332 days, including four 5-month winter periods where the only work was in pre-casting on land. The Svanen floating crane ferried huge, precast sections into the strait. The bridge's auto safety and ice-breaking features are described.

Innovations, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Bridge construction, Northumberland Strait, Confederation bridge

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A visual feast from the East: film and TV take off in the Atlantic region

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Atlantic Canada has a thriving film and television industry, helped in part by tax credits and creative individuals who chose to stay in the region. Three nationally-shown TV programs are set in the region. They are 'Black Harbour,' 'Summerside, P.E.I' and 'Gullage's.'

Television broadcasting industry, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Atlantic Provinces

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Back in the saddle

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Klein was reelected Jun 15, 1993 because he instituted necessary economic reforms in Alberta and the voters liked his populist image. Klein's Progressive Conservative Party won 45% of the vote and captured 51 of the province's 83 seats.

Elections, Alberta, Klein, Ralph, Conservative Party of Canada

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