1.   The library was expected to reopen Saturday, after remaining closed all day Friday because the Fire Department asked that the elevators and air-conditioning system not be used.

2.   He expects the North to take offers of economic aid from the South while remaining largely closed to outside influence.

3.   In Montreal, universities, non-essential government agencies and most businesses complied with a Hydro-Quebec request to remain closed this week to conserve power.

4.   That port remains closed, but goods are being routed through different ports.

5.   Municipal officials have asked businesses and schools to observe a minute of silence in honor of the victims, and to remain closed during the ceremonies of remembrance.