The Island's new link: Confederation Bridge still inflames passions

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The 100-year debate on linking Prince Edward island with New Brunswick and mainland Canada has ended with the opening of the $1 billion, 13-km-long Confederation Bridge. Several residents comment on the economic impacts of the bridge. The province already hosted 770,000 tourists annually.

Travel industry, Buildings and facilities, Prince Edward Island, Federal-provincial controversies, Northumberland Strait, Confederation Bridge

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Pipe dream: government bickering threatens to scuttle a long-awaited project

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Eastern Nova Scotia is in an economic decline, but the development of the gas reserves on its nearby Sable Island would breathe new life into its economy. The squabbling between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick on pipeline tolls, and other political machinations, may sabotage the project.

Economic aspects, Energy policy, Natural gas fields, Natural resources, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Gas fields, Sable Island (Nova Scotia)

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Days of civility: Toronto protesters make their stand - but in a polite way

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Unionists and social activists attempted to shut down Toronto for a day to protest the cost-cutting policies of the Conservative government of Premier Mike Harris. Because the protesters knew that most citizens did not approve of the protest, they kept it orderly and peaceful.

Economic policy, Demonstrations and protests, Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Demonstrations, Harris, Michael (Canadian premier)

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