918 10 13078 https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/5146c4cd09eff523b09fd4a928ed7e9e.pdf ba8b0b73122c7e8bc6dbe2286f56f35f PDF Text Text NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO REGIONAL CHILD CARE COMMITTEE NEWSLETTER N.W.O.R.C.C.C. NEWS NAME CHANGE In order to better reflect the range of child care services offered in the Northwest, we have changed our name from the Nort h western Ontario Regional Day Care Committee to the North~estern Ontario Regional Child Care Committee. NEW ADDRESS !!! The N.W.O.R.C.C.C. has moved to a new site. We are now located at 4A South Court St. , office #7, in the Ruttan Building across from Eatons. Our mailing address: P.O. Box 24037 70 N. Court St. Thunder Bay, ON P7A 8A9 We are pleased to be in a larger, brighter space. Our phone and fax are now in fine working order. We apologize to those of you who had a difficult time trying to reach us this winter. Please give us a call and let us know what's happening in your area. The staff are now working parttime hours so if we are not in the office, please leave a message and we will get back to you. Phone: 345-8803 Fax:345-8803 N.W.O.R.C.C.C. FALL FORUMS The N.W.O.R.C.C.C. held public forums in the fall of 1994. The forums took place in Marathon on Oct. 1st and then again in Kenora on Oct. 29th. The theme for the 1994 Regional Forums was "Supporting the Changing Needs of Families in Northwestern Ontario". The purpose of each forum was to facilitate regional discussions with providers, parents and advocates, encouraging them to voice their concerns on child care issues in Northwestern Ontario. It was apparent from the discussions that old attitudes and values regarding the family, women and the workplace and child care still exist in Northwestern Ontario. In order to change these attitudes participants saw a need for more public education to help increase the number of child care advocates in Northwestern Ontario. ("strength in numbers"). Education on child care issues can empower individuals to influence and participate in the child care decisions that can effect their lives and those of their children. Participants then worked on developing an "action plan" to address these needs. They realized that they could help bring about positive change by talking to their family, friends, co-workers etc., about current child care issues. In this process they are helping to mobilize individuals to influence and �be a part of child care decisions in Ontario. If you are interested in finding out more about the results of the Forum, contact Barbara or Joanne at the N.W.O.R.C.C.C. office (3458803) to receive a copy of the Forum report. N.W.O.R.D.C.C. Community Outreach One of the N.W.O.R.C.C.C. 's goals for the 1995 year is to conduct community outreach in Northwestern Ontario. We have formed a working committee composed of Council members and an Outreach Co-ordinator. This committee will design a strategy for outreach to educate individuals and mobilize them on child care issues. The Outreach Committee will identify methods needed to achieve this goal, i.e. a video on child care in the North. The Royal Commission On Lea1ning The Royal Commission on Learning is recommending that school boards provide both half and full day Early Childhood Education programs for all three to five year olds. This program would be operating under the Ministry of Education and would expand on the current Junior and senior kindergarten to cover a whole day. It co-ordinates child care and educational services. It is designed to help eliminate the problem of the divided day for children in kindergarten, who often have two to four different care givers a day, creating a "seamless" day for children and their parents. The program is optional, parents do not have to enrol their children. There would be no charge for the program during the regular school day from 9am to 3:30 pm. Fees would be charged for those needing extended day care from 7-9 am and 3:30-6 pm. Child care subsidies would still be available for those who are eligible. Pilot Projects involving 4 - 5 year olds will begin in Ontario in the Fall of 1995. Children will be taught by a combination of E.C.E. 's, certified teachers and teaching assistants. The projects will last five years and will include an ongoing evaluation during that period. The Ministry of Education and Training is inviting school boards to apply for the pilot projects this spring. While the NWORDCC council applauds any steps towards universal. publicly funded Early childhood Education, we also have a number of concerns regarding the Royal Commissions recommendations. They include the following: . That all children would be respected for their individual development . The programs provide a publicly funded seamless day for children . Both parents and educators must work together as a team to insure the quality of the programs. . Parents would have to be art of the pilot projects evaluation process . That the ratios would not exceed the maximum of 1/12. . The governing body of these programs include parents, providers and advocates . No existing community bodies such as Day Cares disappear �. Clearly written job descriptions would exist for the successful integration of E.C.E. 'sand teachers . . Tenure security for policy around maintaining existing child care space in schools If you have any concerns around the Royal Commissions' recommendations, The NWORCCC would like to hear them. Our FAX# is 345-8803. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Northwestern Ontario Regional Child Care Committee Newsletter Subject The topic of the resource Organizations Description An account of the resource Northwestern Ontario Regional Child Care Committee Newsletter. Includes information about the name change from Northwestern Ontario Regional Day Care Committee to Northwestern Ontario Regional Child Care Committee with information of new address; 1994 Regional Forums in Marathon and Kenora; Outreach Committee; Royal Commission on Learning. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Northwestern Ontario Regional Child Care Committee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1994 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Northwestern Ontario Regional Child Care Committee: under copyright. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context nworcccn_94_ Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Canada - Ontario - Thunder Bay Canada - Ontario - Marathon Canada - Ontario - Kenora https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/c8d3b06592b0c98962a702d8624af5e4.pdf bcf5068cd488472478736a2286b558a7 PDF Text Text r r CANADIAN ~ LAKEHEAD ~E-/a~ ~~!!311@ INTERCITY BOUNDARY MAY ANO MEMORIAL AVE , P . 0 . BOX 2000 , PORT ARTHUR e TELEPHONE 622-6364 P. 0 . BOX 2000 , FORT WILLIAM, ONTAR I O INDUSTRIAL- COMMERCIAL NEWS REPORT Volume 1 Ill August 30, 1967 THIS IS THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF MONTHLY NEWS BULLETINS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CANADIAN LAKEHEAD INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION INC. It also serves to introduce the officers and members of the Commission, all of whom are anxious to assist in the development of industry in the Lakehead. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary S. J. Shaffer J. L. Hinsperger D. Lucky Vice-President Treasurer A. M. Paton W. G. Brayshaw MEMBERS A. Barbini, Ald. J. K. Cooke, J. Currie, L. Danis, S. F. Mack, R. A. Colquhoun, O. M. Gunderson, Mayor E. H. Reed, Mayors. Laskin, Industrial Commissioner G. W. McFadden. DESIGNATED OR INCENTIVE AREA A BETTER DEAL FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE LAKEBEAD AND NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO is the prime objective of the Industrial Commission. Working closely with NODC and NWOACC the Commission plans to concentrate efforts to impress on government officials the need for some form of incentive to stimulate growth. It is quite apparent growth has been slow in the past and with new designated areas periodically being declared, for adjacent communities, an uncompetitive condition now exists. However, interested individuals and organizations are not sitting back deploring the situation -- they are building up a suppressed demand for action, not indefinite promises, and undoubtedly with so much pressure being generated success will ultimately result. Meantime, local industry and commerce, the backbone of our economy, are being assisted and encouraged to expand, and develop new lines of production. "PLANNING IS INVENTING THE FUTURE, INSTEAD OF LETTING IT HAPPEN" �r . r August 30, 1967 OMSIP DECENTRALIZING? A representative of OMSIP (Ontario Medical Services Insurance Plan) visited the Lakehead recently to examine available office space. New regional areas are being drawn and the Lakehead is included in the northern section extending from the Parry Sound area to the Manitoba boundary. Main competition appears to be Sault Ste. Marie. Approximately 75 employees are involved. The Commission is naturally anxious to do everything possible to have this branch of the Department of Health establish an office here. 9,000 square feet of office space is required and it was possible to show Mr. Robert Nye a fine selection of available space and also point out excellent building locations for construction of special facilities. AVERAGE WAGES National Revenue figures released in July show the Lakehead standing 35th in a long list of Canadian communities. Oshawa is tops with average wage $5820 vs the Lakehead $4958. Even North Bay, now in a designated area, ranks 25th with $5032. INDUSTRIAL BROCHURE Supplies of the new Industrial Brochure on the Lakehead Cities produced for the Commission are now available. This is the second annual edition of the brochure which includes statistics, growth figures and background information. Copies arc available on request. QUESTIONNAIRES Two questionnaires are currently being circulated by the Commission seeking information on use of Hot Dip Galvanizing and also Freight Rates. The purpose of the questions on galvanizing is to assist Hid-West Steel of l1urillo in assessing the market potential in the area for this process. The Freight rate questionnaire is in preparation of an analysis of the ponderous question of pyramiding rates and discriminatory actions against industries using rail, transport and water services to reach markets. Connnission President S. J. Shaffer, offered the services of the Commission to steer this project, in conjunction with NWOACC, to a successful conclusion. NODC is co-operating in surveying Northwestern Ontario industry. From time to time the Commission plans questionnaire surveys, on other matters, particularly the use of imported products by local industry which could, if volume permits, be produced locally. Appreciation is expressed to those industr!es who assist so greatly by compiling the information required on the questionnaire. �r r August 30, 1967 HIGHRISE APARTMENTS The Lakehead's first high rise apartment project is slowly becoming a reality. Located with a tremendous view of the harbour and cities, on high ground at the junction of Waverly and St. Patrick Square it will likely be named "Waverly Towers". To be built in 2 stages, plans call for a structure of 10 or 12 stories with underground parking and indoor swimming pool. Electric heat is planned. The present outdoor swimming pool on the former Baker property will also be retained which could be another first for the Lakehead -- a two swimming pool apartment house. A number of houses are presently being cleared from the site. INDUSTRIAL PARKS The Commission has recommended to the Cities of Port Arthur and Fort William that a feasibility study be initiated to assemble a well planned, serviced and attraction industrial park in each community. There is a great need to have such a project available to remain competitive with many other communities who have prepared excellent facilities to entice industry to settle or expand. Local developers are also encouraged to establish Industrial Parks, surveyed and properly cleaned and marked. Like many other packaged products, the land purchaser likes to know and see what he is buying in the package. NORTH CENTRAL AIRLINES DC 9 service to the Lakehead will be initiated Sept. 8. The big 99 passenger planes give direct service daily to Chicago and connecting service to Minneapolis through Duluth. HARNESS RACING - LAKEHEAD RACEWAY The Lakehead's venture into harness Racing at the Exhibition Race-track proved very successful. Plant improvements and new construction was necessary and highly complimented by racing participants. Breaking into a racing circuit is difficult but now happily established. Next season, officials are planning for 28 days of racing with over 250 horses participating. A substantial new industry has been initiated with this project. A growing number of enquiries for Commercial properties are being serviced by the Commissioner. Quite a few of these originate in the U.S. ECONOMART - FOOD SALES Western Grocers (Wholesale) Ltd. has acquired property surrounded by Court St., South, Fort William Rd., and Queen St., Port Arthur. It is planned to build a structure next spring, bringing to the Lakehead a food Supermart without the frills. A number of these new units have been built in western Canada and proven very popular and successful. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Industrial-Commercial News Report, Vol 1 No 1 Subject The topic of the resource Business and Industry Description An account of the resource Newsletter of the Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission. Articles on: - Designated or Incentive Areas - OMSIP Decentralizing - Average Wages - Industrial Brochure - Questionnaires - Highrise Apartments - Industrial Parks - North Central Airlines - Harness Racing at the Lakehead Raceway - Economart - Food Sales Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-08-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/f8670994dc8bd290fe23e85d99c905b5.pdf 4efc2895242e0eb47bf042f36b4475f6 PDF Text Text r CANADIAN ~~~ ~-/a~ LAKEHEAD @][I INTERCITY BOUNDARY @®ururl.i,,IIUl.llLJltl~'-""_,.._.@)[ru MAY ANO MEMORIAL AVE . P . 0. BOX 2000, PORT ARTHUR e □Eitl@ □ TELEPHONE 622·6364 P . 0. BOX 2000, FORT WILLIAM, ONTARIO INDUSTRIAL -COMMERCIAL NEWS REPORT VOLUME 1 113 October 27, 1967 KEEFER TERMINAL FACILITIES EXPANDED The announcement Oct. 19 by the Lakehead Harbour Commission of a $3½ million expansion indicated sensational growth of the terminal beyond even the expectations of highly qualified planners. It was in June 1962 that the Terminal was officially opened after an expenditure of $8 million and forecasts indicated these facilities would be adequate for projected tonnages up to 1975. The operation has been so efficient and accepted by shippers that traffic has overrun the forecasts. In review of the facilities now in use, the present lake freighter transit shed provides a storage area of 120,000 square feet, enclosing a clear span area 900 ft. by 135 ft. The new transit shed proposed immediately south will enclose an area of 100,000 square ft. or almost as much as the present transit shed. On the north side of the terminal and west of the ocean freight shed an open dock 350 ft. long will be built to accommodate dock landing -o! heavy steel shipments, machinery, etc. Considerable dredging is planned in front of the expanded dock areas to a minimum seaway depth of 27 feet. Congratulations to the Lakehead Harbour Commission for their foresight and progressive planning of these new port facilities which.now brings their investment up to $11½ million. ********** ********** DESIGNATED AREAS It is interesting to note a report concernjng industrial activities in the Georgian Bay region which was designated in 1965 and is receiving area development assistance from the Federal Government under the Designated Area scheme. Since designation in 1965 capital investment in and around Midland, Collingwood, Bracebridge and Owen Sound has totalled in excess of $118,000,000. Within the next three years this investment will have created direct employment for approximately 6,700 people and it is estimated another 7,000 jobs will be created in trade and service industries as a result. If the Lakehead - Northwestern Ontario area was designated what would 13,000 new jobs do for our slow development? "NO NEW KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT NEW PROBLEMS" �r { October 27, 1967 BUILDING PROGRESS The Inland Cement storage structure is changing the skyline of intercity Port Arthur and nearly completed. Anderson Block & Tile will soon unveil their new production unit installed in a most unusual and colourful building. The 2nd Avenue Overpass from Fort William Road to Maureen Street Port Arthur is taking shape with high earthen approaches and reinforced concrete pillars. Good progress is being made on development of the multi million dollar Expressway stretching around the western - northern limits of the Lakehead from Highway 61 to Highway 800 (Spruce River Road). Out of piles of earth, numerous buildings are springing up at Lakehead University as trademen rush to enclose the structures before winter sets in. The new buildings are changing the face of the once wide open campus of the University. Ultimate new construction will total nearly $25,000,000. Great West Timber is placing in operation a new kiln using scrap, bark etc. for heating, and eliminating a smoke nuisance to a great degree. 10 new homes near West Arthur Street, Fort William drew admiring crowds during the 1967 edition of the "Parade of Homes". S T AT I S T I CS BUILDING PERMITS - LAKEHEAD 1967 1966 - 9 Months 9 Months 860 Permits ·- Value 886 Permits - Value $18,519,355 15,693,019 EMPLOYMENT AND AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES AND SALARIES 1961 represents 100%) (DBS June 1967 Average Weekly Wages and Salaries Employment June '67 Industrial Composite 132.7% June '66 June '67 130.5% $103.96 Employees Reported June '66 June '67 $95.99 18,617 HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AT P~GEON RIVER, ONTARIO (DB..§l CANADIAN VEHICLES RETURNING TO CANAD_A_ __ NON RESIDENT VEHICLES ENTERING CANADA ---Staying one or more nights in Canada 1966 1965 57,413 55,159 Entering and Leaving same day 11,313 11,038 Repeats & Commercial Vehicles Returning after one or more nights in u. S. A. 3,019 2,460 15,458 14,607 Taxis 1,618 1,812 Leaving & Commerreturning cial same day Vehicles 18,877 18,438 833 713 �r r October 27, 1967 ST AT IS TICS (continued) LAKEHEAD STUDENT GRADUATES 1967 Graduates Graduates Graduates Graduates from from from from Highschools Teachers College Lakehead University Business Schools 1618 132 169 __li TOTAL 1984 UNEMPLOYED - SEPTEMBER 30, 1967 Fort William Office Port Arthur Office 1147 237~ TOTAL 3519 POPULATIONS Port Arthur Fort William 1967 1967 1962 1962 48,549 48,848 45,974 46,174 Increase 5.6% Increase 5.2% CANADIAN SEAPORT SHIPMENTS 1966 24,872,222 21,703,131 19,503,923 Montreal Vancouve~-Lakehead 1965 21,910,000 20,443,000 17,097,883 Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons Tons VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS - LAKEHEAD Fort William 1966 - 1965 Lakehead 1966 - 1965 Passenger Cars Dual Purpose Commercial Total Registrations 29,353 2,348 5 2966 37,667 30,454 2,527 6,207 39,188 14,858 1,233 2,868 18,959 4% Increase 14,317 1,145 2,. 746 18,208 4.1% Port Arthur 1966 - 1965 15,596 1,294 3,339 20,229 15,036 1,203 3,220 19,459 3.9% LAKEHEAD HOTEL - MOTEL ACCOMMODATION Total 22 Motels 32 Hotels 1916 Rooms 4178 Capacity 765 Employees Port Arthur 14 18 1065 2131 426 Fort William 8 14 851 2047 339 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Industrial-Commercial News Report, Vol 1 No 3 Subject The topic of the resource Business and Industry Description An account of the resource Newsletter of the Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission. Articles on: - Keefer Terminal Facility Expansion - Designated Areas - Building Local statistics including: - Building permits - Employment, wages, salaries - Highway traffic at Pigeon River - Graduations - Unemployment & populations - Seaport shipments - Vehicle registrations - Hotel/motel accommodations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-10-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/3500693be2e8ab05fd163db15e795b72.pdf eae757835be7405ca95b2fc8e03c549a PDF Text Text CANADIAN LAKEHEAD INTERCITY BOUNDARY MAY AND MEMORIAL. AVE . P. 0 . BOX 2000, PORT ARTHUR e TEL.EPHONE 622-6364 P. 0 . BOX 2000, FORT WIL.LIAM , ONTARIO INDUSTRIAL- COMMERCIAL NEWS REPORT Volume 1 #4 November 30, MQ1 THE LAKEHEAD ECONOMY The Commission does not agree with the varied pessimistic forecasts of the business trend in 1968. It is agreed the economy is tightening up to some degree and world wide monetary changes have had a disconcerting effect. However, over-stressing soft spots in our economy can have a psychological effect, even on progressive minded people. Lets look at the positive side of the future and see what we have going for us: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. The Port Arthur Shipyards have an excellent winter and spring before them with full employment. Lakehead University will continue to expand to meet student enrollment and a start on Confederation College has to be made shortly. Urban Renewal studies in both cities will create excitement and action in the downtown areas. We will soon see a start on our first "High Rise" Apartment in the Lakehead. We will see in the spring of '68, a start on a new concept of a discount groceteria. Keefer Terminal $3½ million expansion will be underway in the spring. Hy.d ro facilities are being expanded to meet increased demand. Modern facilities now being built to handle iron ore will have a big and beneficial effect on the Lakehead economy. The pent up demand for housing will have to be met despite high interest costs. Explorations in the area mining field are leading to eventual and substantial expansion. It is not beyond hope we may see a large smelter established in the district. The long awaited Expressway is nearing completion opening up a whole new area for expansion. Our paper mills are modern and on a substantial base. The Lakehead and Northwestern Ontario are included in the Ontario Government "Equalization of Opportunity Program" and we are taking full advantage of this. We may expect some pleasant surprises in not only local expansions of industry but some new a~d varied businesses as well. New Industrial Parks are being opened in both cities. Large merchandising chain stores are currently examining the Lakehead market with a view to expanding. Expo '67 world wide promotion will have a continuing effect and we anticipate a greater number of travellers and tourists into the area in 1968. These encouraging forecasts can be endangered if extravagant demands for wage increases are continued. "WORRYING ABOUT SOMETHING THAT HAS NOT YET HAPPENED IS A SERIOUS DISEASE!" �J p r -2- - ONTARIO'S "EQUALIZATION OF OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMME" On September 19, 1967, the Ontario Government announced a new Industry Incentive Plan for areas of the province where growth had been slowest and this included all of Northern and Northwestern Ontario and some pockets in Eastern Ontario but excluding areas now "designated" by the Federal Government. In the short period since September 19, considerable interest has been shown in this interest free, forgiven loan plan. The Ontario Development Corporation has accepted applications for development loans and shortly the names and locations of successful applicants will be announced. It is stressed by Government officials this is not a give-away programme, as applications for loans must make good business sense. Secondary industry wishing to establish in the designated areas of the province must not compete with established industry. Secondary (manufacturing) industry in the area wishing to expand is encouraged to examine this programme, as they are eligible. In concise form here is what the plan means: Taking for example a local secondary industry planning an approximate $2 million expansion, it would be eligible, if standards of business experience etc. were met, for an interest free forgiven loan, based on 1/3 of the first $250,000 of construction and equipment cost and 1/4 of the balance up to a maximum loan of $500,000. This loan is interest free, and each year for 5 years 10% of the total is forgiven. If all agreements have been honoured. at the end of the 6th year the balance is forgiven. The School of Business Administration, Lakehead University was asked to examine this proposition and forecast what a business would have to produce in sales to create an equal profit over a similiar 6 year period, Their calculations indicated average annual sales necessary to yield accumulated net profits after taxes at the end of 6 years of $500.000, amount to $1,470,000 or $8,820,000 over 6 years. Enquiries for further details on this forgiven loan plan shoqld be channelled through the Lakehead Industrial Commission office or the Northwestern Ontario Development Council. PROGRESS **************** In the years 1964-5-6 the value o f ~ industrial establishments in Ontario amounted to $639 million, whereas the comparable value of new expansions of existing industry was $1176 million or 84% higher! Which stresses the contention that our expansion strength or potential in the Lakehead lies within our present industry. �-r -3- MINING Considerable interest was generated with the announcement November 2 that the Rabbit Mountain Silver Mines, 25 miles southwest of the Lakehead was being reactivated. This is the first tangible result of long investigations leading to the rediscovery of workable silver deposits in our area. Great Lakes Silver Mines has taken over the property and Oja Ltd., Exploration Management are supervising the dewatering of the mine and will resample ore in the lower stopes, preparatory to recommending further development. Other mines in the Lakehead area are continuing quiet exploratory work, outlining ore deposits of nickel, zinc, copper, platinum. It is hoped these investigations will prove successful. A REMINDER Tariff reductions negotiated during the Kennedy Round are to be completed by January 1, 1972 and will be introduced by installments, commencing, in some cases, on January 1, 1968. Manufacturers and exporters should be preparing for some rather startling changes in export-import flow. STATISTICS Retail Sales (1966) (1966) Lakehead Thunder Bay Taxpayer (1965) Lakehead Total Total Income Average Income Total Tax $136.3 Million $168. 9 Million 36,720 $182,100,000 $4,958 $19,500,000 UNEMPLOYMENT Oct 31/67 Fort William Office Port Arthur Office Sept 30/67 1147 1875 3022 1264 2095 3359 + 117 + 220 + 337 10.2% 11.6% 11.1% LAKEHEAD BUILDING PERMITS 10 months 10 months 1967 1966 $19,133,025 $17,267,357 Cheques Cashed Against Individual Accounts at Lakehead Clearing Houses First 7 months (thousands of dollars) 1967 1966 Increase $844,891 753,657 $ 91,234 12.1% � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Industrial-Commercial News Report, Vol 1 No 4 Subject The topic of the resource Business and Industry Mining Description An account of the resource Newsletter of the Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission. Articles on: - Economic predictions - "Ontario's Equalization of Opportunity Programme" - Mining - Labour Statistics Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-11-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/73514024d0d3b77ccdfe99808809850f.pdf 569ab347da0744169fdd6eea1f6c744a PDF Text Text LAKEHEAD CANADIAN INTERCITY BOUNDARY MAY ANO MEMORIAL AVE. P. 0 . BOX 2000, PORT ARTHUR e TEL.EPHONE 622·6364 P . 0 . BOX 2000, FORT WIL.LIAM, ONTARIO INDUSTRIAL- COMMERCIAL NEWS REPORT Volume 1115 December 29, 1967 WELCOME E T 0 1 9 6 8 FORECAST - * Harder Work * Business as good as '67 * Slowing inflation * * Higher taxes More cautious wage demands * Increased productivity * Less employment in certain trades * Decreased government spending * 5% real growth in Ontario * Excellent shipping season * * * Improved company profits Expansion of area mining * Steady or receding interest rates * Good tourist season Increased housing starts The latter months of 1967 and the early part of 1968 could be a digestive period after many months of fully extended operation. Barring major upheavals, cessation of war or increased war activity, 1968 should be a realistic and solid business year. "LEARN FROM THE PAST, LIVE IN THE PRESENT AND WORK FOR THE FUTURE". �December 29, 1967 -2DECLARATION The Officers, Members and Officals of The Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission renew their pledge in 1968 to honour the objects of the Corporation detailed in the Charter issued 7 May 1965 as follows: "(a) To promote industrial development in the said Cities of Fort William and Port Arthur and district; (b) To endeavour to secure new industries for and to aid industries in the said cities and district; (c) To publicize the advantages for businesses and industry offered by the said cities and district; and (d) To receive, acquire and hold gifts, donations, devises and bequests". Ontario Hydro rates increase across the province by 6% January 1, 1968. However, local Hydro Utilities plan no immediate increase in rates, which places our industry in a better competitive position. WHAT 100 ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURING WORKERS MEAN TO A COMMUNITY 123 113 more more school housechildren holds $356,000 more retail sales per year 479 more people 4 more retail establishments 136 more motor vehicle reg is tr ations 49 more workers employed other than manufacturing (Data supplied by - Research & Development, Canadian National Railways) EQUALIZATION OF OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMME Enclosed with this bulletin is a brochure outlining the terms of the Ontario Government interest free forgiven loan plan announced in September 1967. The Commission invites enquiries by representatives of secondary industry wishing to participate in the programme. �-3MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Frank Wilson, Chief, Manufacturing Arrangements, Trade & Industry Branch, Ontario Department of Economics and Development will be the guest speaker at a meeting of the Purchasing Agents Association Tuesday, January 16, 1968. Officials of the Purchasing Agents Association invite all interested industrialists and businessmen to attend and hear Mr. Wilson explain how manufacturing arrangements in local plants can materially expand production. The dinner meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m .. Tuesday, January 16, 1968 at the Royal Edward Hotel. ************* P OP ULAT I ON ---------BY MARITAL STATUS PORT ARTHUR FORT WILLIAM Single residents under 15 years 15 years and over Total 9,120 23,848 15,020 8,478 23,498 Married Widowed Divorced 21,777 2,546 169 22,098 2,455 157 48,340 45,276 48,208 45,212 4,672 5,131 4,925 4,410 3,187 5,396 6,567 4,861 5,274 4,885 4,498 3,156 5,695 6,419 5,583 3,795 1,392 2,650 Total Population 1966 1961 14,128 Age Groups 0-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-69 70 over *DBS advance 1966 census report s, 717 4,204 1,540 2,591 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Industrial-Commercial News Report, Vol 1 No 5 Subject The topic of the resource Business and Industry Description An account of the resource Newsletter of the Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission. Articles on: - Economic forecast - Equalization of Opportunity Programme - Population statistics Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-12-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/776a570489f64cd339ba07494303ccc8.pdf c8cb2124978bdf81e9a1856d0a955d1e PDF Text Text . CANADIAN LAKEHEAD INTERCITY BOUNDARY MAY ANO MEMORIAL AVE. P . O. BOX 2000, PORT ARTHUR e TELEPHONE 622 · 6364 P . 0 . BOX 2000. FORT WILLIAM . ONTARIO INDUSTRIAL -COMMERCIAL NEWS REPORT Volume 1 #6 January 29, 1968 /4_d~~ £-/~e ANNUAL REPORT The Annual Report of the Commission's operations in 1967 has now been issued. Perhaps the highlight of the Report is the summary and conclusion which bears repeating: - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION RECORD nlEIR SINCERE THANKS TO THE FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS OF COMMISSION EFFORTS DURING 1967. MORE THAN EVER BEFORE THERE IS A NEED FOR CONCENTRATED EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH IN THE AREA AND MEET COMPETITION. THE PROVINCE OF MANITOBA, IS PREPARING A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PROGRAMME TO ENTICE NEW INDUSTRY INTO THAT AREA, MANY PARTS OF THE PROVINCE HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL DESIGNATED AREA SCHEME, AND THE PROVINCIAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS ACCESS TO FUNDS IN EXCESS OF $25 MILLION. HOWEVER, THE ONTARIO EQUALIZATION OF OPPORTUNITY INCENTIVE PLAN, PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT TOOL FOR THIS AREA TO COMBAT ENTICEMENT OF INDUSTRY TO THE PROVINCE OF MANITOBA. THERE IS LITTLE VALUE IN HAVING A TOOL IF IT IS NOT USED TO THE FULLEST, OR IF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE TOOL IS NOT ADVERTISED. MUCH OF OUR EXPANSION STRENGTH LIES WITHIN OUR PRESENTLY ESTABLISHED INDUSTRY, WHEREIN A CONTINUED GOOD BUSINESS CLIMATE MUST BE PRESERVED. CONSULTANTS VISIT Two consultants from the Toronto based Ontario Development Corporation will be in the Lakehead the week of February 5 to interview representatives from secondary industries interested in participating in the "Equalization of Opportunity in Ontario" programme. In excess of 40 interviews have occurred during past visits of consultants. Appointments can be arranged through the Commission office (Tel. 622-6364) or a personal visit with the Industrial Commissioner. "NOTHING IS SO DIFFICULT BUT THAT IT MAY BE FOUND OUT BY SEEKING" �-2SURVEYS In a recent survey 16 local industrial plants indicated they had plans for expansion. Twenty-five Retail, Commercial and Service enterprises indicated they also had expansion plans. MINING Encouraging news reports indicate continued favourable progress by Great Lakes Nickel at their Pardee Township property near the Pigeon River Border entry point. Various reports in financial papers indicate reserves of between 40,000, 000 tons and 100,000,000 tons depending on the grouping of properties. A projected 16.,000 ton day mill is indicated as necessary to handle this type of low grade nickel-copper deposit. INTERNATIONAL NICKEL quietly continues to develop the property at Lower Shebandowan Lake. Enlargement of the shaft programme is planned and exploratory drilling apparently is underway. This project will be watched with interest. URANIUM claim staking increased substantially in early January with the discovery of excellent showings in the Gullwing Lake - Sunstrum area about 15 miles northeast of Dryden. Over 500 claims have been staked in the area and now detailed mapping and testing commences. PALLADIUM (Pal-la-di-um) is described as a rare metal, steel-gray in colour, ductile and malleable, and considerably harder and lighter than platinum. It is a member of the platinum group and is used extensively in the contacts of telephone relays and has other electrical applications. Presently it sells for $52.50 an ounce with December 1968 futures offered at $67.00 an ounce. Base 1949=100 CONSUMER PRICE INDEXES FOR REGIONAL CITIES OF CANADA **Base 1951=100 **st. John's Halifax Saint John Montreal Ottawa Toronto Winnipeg Saskatoon-Regina Edmonton-Calgary Vancouver December 1967 November 1967 Food Housing 131.1 143.4 146.6 150.l 130.8 143 .o 145.7 149.6 149.6 152.S 147.2 141.5 142.1 145.1 125.9 141.6 144.4 153.8 150.4 146.4 146.5 146.1 139.8 144.7 122.9 140.6 140.0 145.6 144.9 154.8 136.4 134.9 137.9 146.9 150.1 153.3 147.7 142.4 143.1 146.7 Trans- Health Recre- Tobacco Cloth- port- Personal ation and ing ation Care Reading Alcohol 130.1 142.6 144.3 126.6 140. 2 142. 3 147.3 146.5 144.2 136.8 126.8 144.8 156.8 184.1 169.8 160.0 153.S 145.2 147.8 156.5 191.2 189.2 214.7 199.0 206.1 191.3 209.5 166.8 197.1 178.9 154.7 125.S 191.0 134.7 175.S 134.6 171.2 137.4 165.4 139.8 210.9 136.0 166.3 150.8 165.0 135.9 161.6 131.5 163.7 135.1 These indexes show changes in retail prices of goods and services in each city. do not indicate whether it costs more or less to live in one city than another. They �-3LAKEHEAD CONSTRUCTION LAKEHEAD PORT ARTHUR FORT WILLIAM % Total Pennit Value 1964 1965 + 29.0% 1966 + 7.9% 1967 + 6.5% $ 15,663.,091 20.,209.,906 21.,816,732 23,244,190 $ 6,983,509 9,839,111 10.,319,250 16,862,422 $ 8.,679.,582 10,370,795 11.497 .,482 6,381,768 Residential starts 1964 1965 + 3.2% 1966 - 13.5% 1967 - 22.0% # # # 487 503 435 339 230 198 228 168 257 304 207 171 6,309,201 6,746.,885 6,400,475 5,226,995 3,028 .,411 2,664,223 3,460.325 2,729,200 3,280,790 4.082,660 2,940,150 2,497.795 Value 1964 1965 + 6. 9go 1966 - 5.1% 1967 - 18.3% # # # Commercial 1964 1965 + 45.8% 1966 - 50.4% 1967 - 35.0% (79) (90) (75) (57) 2.,229,120 3.,251,716 1,611,350 1,038,645 (34) 413.,170 (49) 1,732,466 (40) 910,150 (23) 436,345 (45) 1,815,950 (41) 1.,519.,250 701,200 (35) (34) 602,300 Industrial 1964 1965 + 80.6% 1966 + 25.3% 1967 - 18.6% 992.,050 (15) (26) 1,792.,200 (21) 2.,245,750 (33) 1,827,558 ( 5) 175,075 (12) 1.413,300 ( 6) 1,455,850 231,000 (17) 816,975 (10) 378,900 (14) 789,900 (15) (16) 1,596,558 Institutional 1964 1965 1966 1967 (26) 5,442,297 (27) 7., 757,559 (27)10,979,775 (30)14,618,047 (21) 2,906,405 (12) 3.,680,059 (17) 4,140,775 (17)12,932.,932 ( 5) 2,535,892 (15) 4,077,500 (10) 6,839,000 (13) 1.685,115 and Public + + + 42.5% 41.5% 33.1% ... F L A S H ''' Lakehead Insulation and Plastics Limited, Port Arthur, became the first local finn to receive an "interest free, forgiven loan" under the Ontario Government Programme for Industrial Equalization. It was announced by Ontario Development Corporation that the firm was granted a $25,000 interest free forgiven loan towards purchase of equipment valued at approximately $75,000. Lakehead Insulation and Plastics Limited is one of a number of £inns the Industrial Commission is assisting in applying for the loans. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Industrial-Commercial News Report, Vol 1 No 6 Subject The topic of the resource Business and Industry Description An account of the resource Newsletter of the Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission. Articles on: - Annual report - Consultants visiting - Mining - Consumer Price Index (CPI) - Construction statistics Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-01-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/6eb2b15e73d381b0bc7fd7f8ac48c532.pdf a61565bd8738c81d05c79ffe39fb5102 PDF Text Text CANADIAN LAKEHEAD ~ooefl @tJ[jl @El INTERCITY BOUNDARY MAY AND MEMORIAL AVE .. TELEPHONE 622·6364 P . 0. BOX 2000 , PORT ARTHUR e P . 0 . BOX 2000, F~_R T WILLIAM, ONTARIO IN DUST RIAL -COMMERCIAL NEWS REP ORT Volume 1 117 February 29~ 1968 VALLEY CAfIP ORE .DOCK OPENED FEB. 14 I A new era opened in the Lakehead with the test running of the massive iron ore handling facilities of Valley Camp Coal··Company on the Mission River. A co-operative effort between Valley Camp and the CNR, the $5½ million complex has been an engineering first in Canada under the supervision of Swan Wooster Engineering Company Ltd. Unit-trains of the CNR will circle the stacking area and continue through the unloading shed at a 3½-4 mile an hour walking speed for automatic unloading into a trench under which two speeding conveyor belts carry the ore to the main belting system. A massive stacker picks the ore off the continuous belt and can either reload it on the belt for direct shipment to a waiting vessel or stack it in huge piles on the vast storage area, capable of holding 1,500,000 tons. This will allow segregation of special ores or pellets as desired. At present only the unloading machines are operational and are being tested and adjusted with trainloads of iron pellets. The ship loading portion of the complex is .still being assembled but will be operational by the opening of navigation. The primary user of the facilities will be the Steel Company of Canada transhipping ores from the Bruce Lake Griffith Mine. BUY CANADIAN! Canada spends $361 annually on U.S. goods for every Canadian whereas the figure for U.S. purchases in Canada is only $31 per head of population. "IRISHMEN SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO TALK UNTIL THEY ARE UNDERSTOOD" --- �-2- PIPELINE EXPANSION News reports out of Duluth, Minnesota, express glee in anticipation of the great financial return to that city and state with the building of the Great Lakes Transmission Company Natural Gas pipeline entering the state near Emerson, Manitoba, and continuing through Wisconsin and Michigan. The Lakehead Industrial Commission strenuously fought to have Trans-Canc:da Pipelines build the 36" Natural Gas pipeline in Canada ancl develop the north country while the gas was flowing to eastern Canada. It was stressed that the assumed lower U.S. construction cost was of little consequence when related to the long term benefits to Canada. Now it can be seen just how right the Commission was in the contention that new wages, new taxes, sales tax and material etc would far exceed the small anticipated increased difference in cost. We have lost forever the economic benefits of having an all Canadian route contributing for many years to the economy. The Duluth report states over 2,000 high priced construction workers will be hired to install the line and after completion. 300 of these men will be given permanent jobs. The State of Minnesota alone will gain more than $66 million dollars in taxable property from the pipeline and related facilities. Other states will gain proportionately. There is no need to cry over spilled milk. However, there is a lesson to be learned. Our economists are continually stressing the desirability of secondary industry participating to a greater degree in the processing of our natural resources before exporting them. Natural Gas is a prime example. At least we could retain the carriage charge for a lengthier distance before giving our competitors the full gain on our resources. Canadian Government officials gave a commitment that the present 30" Canadian pipeline would be twined by 1970. A scant 22 months remain and this situation will be carefully watched. It should also be noted that explorations are underway to create a pipeline to carry potash from Saskatchewan mines to a terminal at Duluth. Again it appears we are giving away our Canadian resources. Haven't we learned our lesson as good Canadians? POPULATION EXPLOSION? Canada's population January 1, 1968 has been estimated at 20,630,000--an increase of 378,000 (1.9%) over the figure at January 1. 1967. During 1967, Ontario established the greatest numerical increase of any province--174,000 (2.5%) �-3- APPOINTMENT A. J. Wing Construction Ltd. has been appointed Lakehead and area representative for Butler Metal Buildings. NAME CHANGE The Ontario Department of Economics and Development is planning to change its name to:-ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT TRADE COMMISSIONER'S VISIT Mr. A. Johnson, South African Trade Commissioner is planning a visit to the area and is interested in contacting importers of commodities or mining machinery from that country. Enquiries should be directed to the Industrial Commission Office 622-6364. LAKEHEAD CONSTRUCTION JANUARY 1968 No. of permits 1968 No. of permits 1967 Value of permits 1963 Value of permits 1967 23 28 $190,967 $481,660 LAKEHEAD AIRPORT STATISTICS 1967 Total number of passengers travelling on scheduled airlines increase over 1966 of Aircargo Air Express, Freight increase over 1966 of 139,920 23,887 2,548,350 lbs. 132,161 lbs. Aircraft Movements - Scheduled Airlines increase over 1966 of 4,825 519 Commercial Aircraft Movement (Non-scheduled) increase over 1966 of 9,794 853 Aircraft Movements - Military, training and Private decrease under 1966 of 75,065 2,195 Total - all aircraft movements 89,684 In 1967, the record of continued accident free operation of the airport was maintained. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Industrial-Commercial News Report, Vol 1 No 7 Subject The topic of the resource Business and Industry Description An account of the resource Newsletter of the Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission. Articles on: - Valley Camp ore dock - Buy Canadian - Pipeline expansion - Canadian population forecast - Trade Commissioner from South Africa - Construction and Airport Statistics Note that this issue contains biased & offensive language. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Canadian Lakehead Industrial Commission Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-02-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/files/original/bbe61da9f444799eaaa0a1d105400250.pdf 010c007836914fab130286f6c9581371 PDF Text Text CANADIAN /4 LAKEHEAD lo l!ffl~M ~-(?~~[I INTE RCITY BOUNOARY @~!m:ffi}lftru)~ $ MAY AND MEMORIAL AVE. P . O . BOX 2000 , PORT ARTHUR e ©n®oo I fill@ □ TELEF>HONE 622-6364 P . 0 . BOX 2000, FORT WILLIAM , ONTARIO INDUSTRIAL- COMMERCIAL NEWS REPORT ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,_,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Volume 1 #8 March 29, 1968 - - - ' -- - =·_ ,,..,..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ SUPERIOR BRICK RECEIVES FORGIVEN LOAN - Superior Brick and Tile Company Limited, the 55 year old industry established near Rosslyn Village received a revitalizing shot in the arm, with the announcement of a $300,000 loan from the Ontario Development Corporation under the Equalization of Opportunity Program. The interest free, forgiven loan portion will amount to $100,083 and an additional $200,000 term loan extends over 15 years at interest of 8%. A new pr~duction plant and modern push button gas fired tunnel kiln will be built on Rosslyn Road, approximately one mile from Neebing Avenue and material will be brought from the present open clay pits. The tunnel kiln process of firing clay bricks is a comparatively new concept. Heat from controlled gas burners introduced into the firing chamber is recycled to other preheating and drying chambers for complete use. Trainloads of brick move from chamber to chamber down the 300 foot tunnel track to the cooling and unloading araa. The new facilities will not only reduce cost by automation of handling, but will permit reduced inventory due to quick production of specialized quantities on a year round basis. Special order production will require only 10 days instead of the present 30 days. No interruption will occur in production of brick as the currently operating plant will continue until the switchover to the new plant early in July 1968. Local architects, engineers and contractors will be pleased with the opportunity of securing fancy and common brick, chimney block, partition tile, weeping tile, flooring tile, paving block and patio tile from a modernized local plant. It's not quite the "instant brick" but this new processing plant supplies Northwestern Ontario builders with another opportunity to use area products. Company officials are to be congratulated on their aggressive approach to a modernization program -which will make this one of the most advanced clay processing plants in the country. The Lakehead Industrial Commission has been assisting with the financing arrangements since September 1967. ~;~iri;1TS•.,;ROM THE ON;ARIO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WILL BE IN THE . THE WEEK OF APRIL 15 TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FOR THE FORGIVEN ,\li('AN PROG~. _ _ _ _ ____ _____ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ • l~H!~ "THE GATEWAY TO SUCCESS IS OPEN TO EVERYONE." • �-2... LAKEHEAD HOUSEHOLD FAMILY AND DWELLING CHARACTERISTICS 1966 CENSUS Total Households Pareons in ficusehold Average per Household Total Families Total Persons in Families Average DWELLINGS Single detaahed Apartment or flat Owner Occupied LAKEHEAD 26,051 92,704 3.55 22,646 84,293 3.7 PORT ARTHUR 12,810 45,815 3.6 11,153 41,436 3.7 19,872 5,365 19,258 9,705 2,792 9,517 FORT WILLIAM 13,241 46,889 3.5 11,493 42,857 3.7 10,167 2,573 9,741 - Consists of a person or group of persons occupying one dwelling - Consists of husband and wife, with or without children, or a parent etc. - Separate structure of living quarters with private entrance Dwelling either from outside or from a common hall. Single detached - a single house Single attached - Consists of dwelling unit separated by a common wall extending from ground to roof. Household Family CONSUMER PRICE INDEXES FOR REGIONAL CITIES OF CANADA AT THE BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY 1968 (1) (BASE 1949=100) GROUP INDEXES - February 1968 ALL - ITEMS St. John's (2) Halifax Saint John Montreal Ottawa Toronto Winnipeg Saskatoon-Regina Edmonton-Calgary Vancouver (1) (2) February 1968 January 1968 132.fi 144.8 147.9 151.1 15L9 153.8 148.8 142.9 143.8 147.5 131.6 144.3 147.7 151.1 151.4 154.1 149.0 142.6 143.4 147.4 Food 1-Iousing Recre- Tobacco Trans- Health Cloth- port- Personal ation & and Care Reading Alcohol ation ing 128.3 144.0 146.7 156.9 153.2 146.5 148.8 146.1 140.2 146.6 122.8 140.9 140.4 145.9 145.6 155.3 136 .9 135.5 139 .1 147.6 130.3 127.8 142.9 145.6 14403 157.1 125.4 184 .. 1 138. 7 174.9 141.3 158.3 147.2 152.9 146.5 145.4 143.8 146.8 137 .1 156.8 190.8 189.2 214.9 198.6 205.1 190.8 209.1 168.0 201.5 178.5 157.6 193.4 179.2 174.8 166.8 214.1 169 .. 6 167.4 166.0 164.5 126.2 140.2 139.6 137.9 146.9 143.7 154.3 137.0 132.0 135.7 All-Items Indexes for Feb/68 and Jan/68 and Feb/68 group index detail are shown in the above table. These indexes show changes in retail prices of goods and services in each city. They do not indicate whether it costs more or less to live in one city than another. Index on the base June 1951=100. Consumer Price Index for all Canada edged up 0.1% to 152.7 at the beginning of February 1968. This represented a 4.5% increase over February 1967. ********** Chain store sales during January were up 8.6% over January 1967. at the end of January were up 1.3% over January 1967. Stocks, at cost �' -3- " Mr. G. N. Holt Secretary-Treasurer of Northern Engineering and Supply Co. Ltd. Fort Williarr.. will be one of twelve Canadian businessmen attending the Milan, Italy and Hanover, Germany Trade Fairs April 20-30. This tour, organized by the Ontario Department of Economics & Development is to assist businessmen to find new products to manufacture under license in Ontario, ***"'**-1'**-lc A new retail store, GODDARD'S TEXTILES opened in Port Arthur at 18 St. Paul Street on Thursday, March 28. ********** During 1967 gold production in Canada totalled 2,961,999 troy ~uuces, down substantially from 1966's total of 3,273,905. *****"''**** A hearty welcome to BEAVER LUMBER COMPANY who have purchased the lumber supply business operated for many years by Northern Builders Sales Ltd. on South Syndicate Avenue, Fort William. ********** The coals of the disastrous March 12 fire which destroyed the Batters Storage Building had hardly cooled before the former occupants were resettled in new quarters around the city. Batters Storage & Distributors Limited and Grahams Allbest Products Ltd. (also Pre Cambrian Tours Ltd.) are established in the Ply" mouth Cordage Building, Montreal Street, Fort William. Leslie A, Cox is settled in Brokers Warehousing Ltd. N. John Street, Fort William and Melrose Tea is establi.shed in the former Guertin Paint offices, Balmoral Avenue, Fort William, M & L Distributors and John H. White & Company have quarters in the CKPR tower building Memorial Avenue, Port At:thur. ********** Commercial failures under the provisions of the Bankruptcy and Winding Up Acts fell off 12.6% in 1967 representing 2,627 failures compared with 3,007 in 1966. 12 MONTHS CHEQUES CASHED AGAINST INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS: 1966 Fort William Port Arthur Lakehead Total 767,934 592,461 $1,360,395 1967 % Increase thousands of dollars 809,191 647,129 $1,456,320 5.4% 9.2% 7.3% LAKEHEAD CONSTRUCTION FEBRUARY 1968 No. of Permits Value$ Fort William Port Arthur Total Lakehead 17 24 68,400 105,345 $173,745 Total Lakehead Jan. Feb. 1968 Total Lakehead Jan. 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