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Thetford Mines

American  
[thet-ferd] / ˈθɛt fərd /

noun

  1. a city in S Quebec, in E Canada: asbestos mining.


Thetford Mines British  
/ ˈθɛtfəd /

noun

  1. a city in SE Canada, in S Quebec: asbestos industry. Pop: 21 651 (2001)

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Sandra Sinclair: "The September morning sun illuminates a cosy breakfast with friends in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada."

From BBC

He made the announcement in Thetford Mines, his birthplace in the heart of his electoral district, and once a huge player in asbestos production.

From Scientific American

“The league has changed — it isn’t half as tough as it used to be,” said Thetford Mines’ Joel Thériault, an 11-year veteran who has amassed 2,840 penalty minutes in 282 games.

From New York Times

“We have one or two practices a week, and one or two games per week,” said Bobby Baril, coach of Isothermic de Thetford Mines.

From New York Times

Luc Bélanger — no relation to Jesse — is a high school phys ed and English teacher before he turns his attention to protecting the goal for Thetford Mines.

From New York Times