Social Insurance Number rollout eyed for Canadians
An editorial praised plan explains issuing a nine digit Social Insurance Number to all employed Canadians except farming and some groups. It argues the number would identify citizens for pensions and unemployment benefits, with employers collecting forms and forwarding data to the Unemployment Insurance Commission.
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Snd
Berger
Humber
Canada
Quabec
Accraat
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Rights and Police Acts Stir Provincial Debate
A provincial legislature debate centers on amendments to the Police Act expanding police powers to curb organized crime. Opposition grows as critics warn such changes threaten individual rights. The discussion questions how many laws justify broad state authority when privacy and home autonomy are at stake.
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Provincias
Generel
Planning zoning rules erode home owners common sense
The piece argues that strict regulations on signs, structural changes, and changing home use under the label of planning and zoning erode individual freedom. It says boards and committees interpret rules in the name of the common good, replacing personal judgment with legalistic detail.
Acton News Highlights From March 23 1944
Local letters and notes recount wartime support for the Red Cross campaign with subscribers in Acton and district. running tally shows funds nearing the 1000 dollar goal. Community items include school averages, bowling club election results, and wedding announcements. remarks on ration books, Easter egg supply, and shop updates.
Milton Citizen of the Year named in district awards
Milton honors Mike Ledwith as Citizen of the Year highlighting his roles as businessman Rotarian former mayor and community leader across education church and civic groups. Brampton Council endorses removal of 38 fire alarm boxes except those on sprinkler systems and at Peel Manor and Queen Street. Waterdown Legion moves ahead with a senior citizens home plan. Georgetown Council revokes a 20 suite apartment building permit pending legality review. Cooksville clerk’s attempt to name attendees at a Township council meeting sparks controversy amid Oneida Developments dispute.
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Milton
Mike Ledwith
Masonic Lodge
Chamber of Commerce
United Church
Brampton
Mast Gowland
Peel Manor
Queen and Main St
Cooksville
Toronto
Robert Speck
Cameron Pickering
Oneida Developments Ltd
Erindale Woodlands
Pickeroh
Reeve Speck
Florida
Oneida
Reeve
Dessert Samples Goon eet During Institute Summary Day
Miss Hazel Hardstone of Eaton’s chidware department will speak on Table Settings at Summary Day in St Paul’s Church Milton on Wednesday April 8 at 1 40 pm. The program includes demonstrations by Women’s Institutes and district church groups and a tasting of desserts prepared by each group. All interested women are invited.
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Hazel Hardstone
Eaton's
Chidaware Department
St. Paul's Church
Milton
Sevral
Home Economics Service
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Family warning turns into wedding planning chaos
A distracted speaker jokes about family pressure and venue changes for a daughter’s wedding. He mentions YMCA rooms, a conservatory recital, and a nervous groom who is uncertain about the date and cost, while the mother handles the arrangements.
Acton Bridge Club at Canadian Tournament in Toronto
Six members of Acton Bridge Club joined the Canadian National tournament at the Royal York in Toronto over Easter weekend. The event drew record attendance with over 100 tables on Saturday, far short of the expected 2 000 tables at the coming Aleming Summer Nationals. None of the Acton players placed, but all posted above average scores, and the team tied for fourth in the Non Masters event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal York
Toronto
Acton Bridge Club
Odd tale of planning a family gathering and a bridge game
A narrator recalls a chaotic planning scene for a family event with schemes to attract guests. The narrative shifts to a bridge contest and a CBC program featuring Neil Leroy presenting a film from Goren's Bridge Crusades. Winners are listed: Gloria Coats, Duke Wilcan, and others.
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Neil Leroy
CBC
Goren
Channel Six
the Observer
Professional Directory and Travellers' Guide Acton Ontario Doctors
A list of Acton Ontario medical professionals with addresses and phone numbers. Dr D A Garrett, Dr Robert Buckner, Dr T B Moore, Dr H Leib, Dr A Buchanan, Dr Cedric Dey named along with office locations and hours where provided. Include Willowend River Sts Entrante River Sts, Wellington St, Main Street North, Mill Street, Church Street, Hinton Building.
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D. A. Garrett
Willowend River Sts
Entrante River St. Acton, Ont
Robert D. Buckner
Wellington St
Acton
Ont
T. B. Moore
Main Street
North Corner
Main and
Mill Street
Ontario
Jersey breed prize wins fat production award
The notice lists livestock awards and breeding qualifications for a Jersey cow Pride-294268 and afat production figure of 2,028 lbs in 138 days. It details eligibility requiring 2,000 lbs of fat over four consecutive years and includes various law and professional listings.
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Elston
Pride
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United States
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Ac Lon
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Calvin McGeachie
Chuck Burgess
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H.W. Godfrey
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George Jackson
Howard Swetzer
Caldwell
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Eflden Lambert
Acton Town Bowling Club
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Wo A. Storey
Luke
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Sererarny
EB. J Hassard
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AJ Mackinnon
Wo J. Gould
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Pates
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Mel Wilds
Actan
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Canadian Legion Branch
Legion
Georgetown
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YMCA
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Jen
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Khruosithev
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Jack
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Duke Wilcan
Big Coats
Tom Warner
Earl Emond
Jack Hooper
Professional Directory and
Travellers’ Guide
Rome
Cedric Dey
Hinton Bldg
Mill St. B. Acton, Oat
C. F. Leatherland
Q.C
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Paisley Se
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Arthur & Young
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May
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E. L. Buchner
John St. S. Actos
Waterloo
Arthur A. Johnson
Main St
Mitisa
Lloyd Davis Jewellery
Ff. L. Wihghy
Wilbur St. Acton
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