Wabush is a small town in the western tip of Labrador, known for transportation and iron ore operations for over three decades (1967 to 2006). Wabush is the twin city of Labrador City and at its height, the region boasted a population of just over 22,000 (late-1970s). Today Wabush's population (2005) is slightly less than 2,000. Most residents continue to work in the nearby mines: Wabush Mines and Iron Ore Company of Canada. This article is about the region in Canada. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Founded in 1949 from a partnership of Canadian and American interest (Hollinger, M.A. Hanna, Labrador Mining, National Republic, Armco, Youngston and Wheeling-Pittsburg), it is now owned by a new consortium (Mitshbishi Corp. ...
While remote, the town does contain modern amenities. There is a grocery store, bowling alley, ice arena, and several bars and restaurants. In nearby Labrador City, there is a modern indoor shopping centre which includes a Walmart. Labrador City is a small town in western Labrador (part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador), near the Quebec border. ...
Stelco is a steel company based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, as is longtime rival Dofasco. ... jdasl5555555555555555555555555555555555555555e programs. ...