Résultats

 Lynch, Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 9 Apr 1981, 339-355     Personal anecodes and reminiscences since Mr. Lynch's last speech 24 years ago. A current analysis of Canada and Canadians as seen through those historical and political events. Concerns and issues include the constitution, the monarchy, the Supreme Court of Canada, Quebec, federalism.

 Hoadley, Walter E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 23 Apr 1981, 356-369     Is the United States really making a new beginning? Mr. Hoadley answers yes, the odds are sixty/forty. Reasons why: the mood in the country is one of recognizing basic problems; more people are looking at the country in relation to other countries; a new president, a new administration. Support for …

 Baird, Charles F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 30 Apr 1981, 382-395     An examination of some of the "major characteristics of change that will face Canada and the world in the 1980s." The economic future of the Western industrial countries is not optimistic in the medium-term outlook. Basic problems facing policy makers are "the high cost of unemployment and inflation, and the …

 Ryan, Claude, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 8 Jan 1981, 170-188     Reflections on the mood of Quebec today, centred around three main themes: the referendum on the constitutional future and the lessons we must derive from that experience; the Trudeau plan for constitutional reform; and the relationship between Ontario and Quebec in the search for a renewed Canada. The attachment Quebecers …

 Taylor, Ambassador Kenneth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 15 Jan 1981, 189-195     The possibilities of peace and stability in the Middle East and implications for North America. The question of energy and security. Foreign policy Implications in terms of the supply of oil. Economic and political consequences of dramatic increases in oil prices. The security of oil supplies. The element of terrorism. …

 MacGuigan, The Honourable Mark, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 22 Jan 1981, 196-204     Factors for a nation's survivial: "their understanding of conditions and events in the world beyond their borders; and their flexibility in fashioning their institutions and policies to make survival possible in the world at large." A discussion of the significance of those principles for Canada in the eighties. Suggestions for …

 Clark, The Right Honourable Joe, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 12 Feb 1981, 236-246     An exploration of the differences between the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives. Issues discussed include regionalism; federalism; reasonable government; the role of Britain in the Canadian constitution; the Canadian energy industry and program; separatism in Quebec; Western Canada; pride and confidence in Canada.

 Oakville Journal Record, 12 Jun 1981     A project to develop the Oakville waterfront and protect against erosion - focusing on Bronte and Oakville harbors.

      Resignation with regret Source: The Cobourg Star, August 11, 1981 Acquired: January 2008

      Booklet, '50 Books We Have Enjoyed' 1981 Source: Cobourg Library Staff Acquired: May 6, 1993

      This article from January 1981 covers some of the opposition to the building of a Uranium Trioxide Refinery near Blind River by Eldorado Nuclear. Local residents had taken their concerns to the Atomic Energy Control Board in hopes of stopping the project.

      This story from the Sault Star outlines how outside anti-nuclear protesters became involved in the Eldorado debate around the Blind River area and attempted to turn local citizens against the project using any means possible.

      An article that discusses what effects the boom in Elliott Lake would have on Blind River and what the construction of Eldorado Nuclear would do for the small town of Blind River.

      The controversy was constant in the days prior to the building of Eldorado in Blind River. Many concerned citizens for and against attended meetings with members of the AECB to discuss the pros and cons the plant might present. This article discusses one such meeting convened by the Blind River …

      Articles appeared daily with no shortage of fodder regarding the construction of the Eldorado plant in Blind River. One of its biggest supporters were the residents of the Chiblow Mississauga Indian band seeing jobs and opportunity. On the other hand some local citizens continued to rally against it.

      Articles appeared daily with no shortage of fodder regarding the construction of the Eldorado plant in Blind River. One of its biggest supporters were the residents of the Chiblow Mississauga Indian band seeing jobs and opportunity. On the other hand some local citizens continued to rally against it.

      This article covers a story of CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) demand to the council of Blind River that they provide a legally binding agreement saying they would be held responsible for any effects caused to people or the environment by the Eldorado plant along the North Shore.

      With approval on site plans from the AECB, the $130 million dollar project was set to begin at the beginning of March 1981. This article discussed the next steps including optimizing the building season that was to come.

      On May 15, 1981 a photo appeared in the local paper showing the signing of the paperwork that would see the construction of the Eldorado Plant and a cheque being received to assist in the building of a new recreational facility.

      This brief clip talks about the opening of an office to provide information to the public about the Eldorado Plant.