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1. We are sorry to announce that we have been forced to restructure the company in light of major competition in the widget industry. Unfortunately, 200 NWC employees across Canada will be laid off at this time. All employees have been informed of the changes.

2. We have been working night and day in order to get our beloved company back on track, and we are happy to announce that we are now able to rehire all 200 employees that we were forced to lay off last year.

3. Exciting news! Since we signed a deal with China earlier this year, we have been looking into ways to expand the company. We are proud to announce that we will be opening a new manufacturing facility in Regina, Sask., and hiring 100 new employees.

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