Curling for dollars: the venerable Brier meets big-time commerce

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The sport of curling is becoming more commercial, and some players have sued the Canadian Curling Assoc seeking permission to wear sponsor logos on their uniforms. The 1995 Labatt Brier will be televised from Mar 4-12, 1995, and the men's finals are expected to draw an audience of 3 million

Finance, College sports, Curling

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River showdown: dispute among natives drives fight over salmon

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A group of armed dissident Micmac fishermen has set up barricades near the Miramachi River in New Brunswick to protect their fishing rights claim. The dissidents oppose Eel Ground Micmac leader Roger Augustine's fish conservation accord with Canada's federal government.

Political activity, New Brunswick, Salmon fishing, Government, Resistance to, Government resistance, Micmacs

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Hitting the right target

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Technology is enabling political parties to more closely tailor their messages to appeal to the public. Samples of 1,000 Canadians can be polled in a single night. The strategies are shaped daily as new information is attained about ever-changing public attitudes.

Methods, Usage, Cover Story, Political aspects, Public opinion polls, Political campaigns, Campaign management

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