2009-05-19 06:08:31
Tough economic times across North America are being felt in Chester St. Margaret's. Judy Streatch, Education Minister in the MacDonald Government, says it's unfortunate the housing market has taken a dip in the states and that is being felt here. She says she'll do all she can to help the workers being laid off from Louisiana Pacific in East River. Louisiana Pacific manufactures wood products for export around the world. It's restructuring plan will see the layoffs of 66 employees and four managers.