Résultats

 Coxe, Donald G.M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 20 Oct 1988, 82-92     The end of the bull markets: a year later. The aberration of Black Monday. The "Crash" as an historic event which ended the "four-decade historical continuum, … built on the twin assumptions of American military and financial hegemony." A new and more uncertain kind of economic, financial, and strategic environment. …

 Korn, Lester B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 27 Oct 1988, 93-101     A new spirit of co-operation on the world scene. The more vigorous role as peace-keeper assumed by the United Nations. The progress made at the UN in four critical areas. The speaker's thoughts about the UN's role today, the U.S.'s view of the UN and UN budget and reform efforts. …

 Weber, Richard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 3 Nov 1988, 102-112     A very vivid and detailed description of the Polar Bridge expedition, in which the speaker took part. This expedition was proposed by the Soviets: a joint Soviet-Canadian ski expedition to form a polar bridge from Siberia to Canada, linking the East and West across the North Pole.

 Duffy, Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 10 Nov 1988, 113-117     A "Conversation About Canada." Baby Boomers and some of their views. The public's anger about government scandal and corruption. A feeling of helplessness to influence the process of politics and government. The current campaign and some historical context. A question and answer period.

 Manson, General Paul D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 17 Nov 1988, 118-129     The blue beret and what it symbolizes. Recent developments in various world conflicts. A warming of East-West relations. The Canadian role in peace-keeping. Some facts and history about the United Nations and several of its operations. Some non-United Nations peace-keeping activities by Canadians. What a peace-keeping force is, and what …

 Cornelissen, Michael A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 24 Nov 1988, 130-145     A long, hard, sober look at the long-term future of Canada. Where do we want to be in 12 years, a time during which the sum total of human knowledge will double once again. Opportunities during that time. A review which looks first at the immediate past 12 years; the …

 Johnston, Dr. David L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 1 Dec 1988, 146-153     The importance of post-secondary education. Demands made of our community colleges and universities. The education debate: what it is all about. Implications of a negative reply to the question "Can we have equality of opportunity, and excellence too?" More questions to ask about Canada's education system. Why it is in …

 Mansbridge, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 30 Jun 1988, 37-43     The role of the media in today's world: the things we do and why we do them. First, some remarks about the speaker's recent decision to remain a broadcaster in Canada, and the controversy that caused. Current challenges for journalists, including new technologies and the increasing exposure of journalists themselves. …

 Grosz, Karoly, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 29 Jul 1988, 44-48     Greetings from Hungary. A description of Hungary. Hungary as part of a major change in the world. New opportunities and chances for co-operation. The move from military to co-operative force. What Hungary wants in the new world order; their place in the new and changing world. A description of that …

 Suzuki, Dr. David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 8 Dec 1988, 154-167     Anecdotal examples of the state of our environment, and of our endangered species. Indications of the extent of the problem. Our general blindness to the problems and reasons for it. Consequences of continued apathy. Being driven by the priority of global economics. A look at how economics has changed in …

 Alexander, The Hon. Lincoln M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 15 Dec 1988, 168-170     Season's Greetings from the Lieutenant Governor and Special Performance by The Christ Church Deer Park Choir.

 Ellis, Charles D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 7 Apr 1988, 319-325     Remarks on the nature and tasks of the investment professional. Investment management. Ways of beating the market. What investment policy is and who is responsible for it. How to be a superior client. Selecting a manager. A test.

 Fraser, John F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 14 Apr 1988, 326-337     Some remarks on free trade. A brief overview of the current economic situation in the western provinces. The outcome of the next federal election. The speaker's impression of the broader, more fundamental issues concerning the West today, and their implication for the future of Canada. Growth in most western provinces …

      A letter to the Reference Librarian at the Cobourg Public Library Source: Bruce Curtis, Wilfred Laurier University Acquired: January 2008

      A memory of Oakville winters in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

 Jarislowsky, Stephen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 28 Apr 1988, 352-359     Shareholder democracy and the concept of fairness. How things have changed for shareholders. The ethics of the business community. The speaker's background and what institutional investors do. The law in Canada and how it is inadequate. Some progress made. What institutional investors want and in what they believe. The need …

      The Hill: Lakeside villa was residence of stage-coach magnate William Weller Source: The Cobourg Daily Star, Friday, June 17, 1998 Acquired: February 2008

 Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 13 Jun 1988     The town agrees to fund Bronte beautification plans with $365,000. This decision comes even after local merchants rejected a plan for the Bronte Business Improvement Association.

 Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 3 Feb 1988     The provincial government overrules the OMB's decision to refuse the proposal to create a Business Improvement Plan in Bronte.

 Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 12 Oct 1988     Local residents are concerned about tax money being put towards the redevelopment of Bronte Harbor, when the town has higher priorities for spending such as arterial roadways and recreational facilities.