Regional government debate stirs Peel Halton plan shock
The Peel Halton regional proposal sparks mixed reaction among rural and urban residents at Queen's Park. Officials argue larger units could curb chaos and save money, while rural communities fear loss of identity as boundaries shift and services strain under a new metropolitan framework.
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Darcy McKeough
Queen's Park
Peel-Halton
Acton
Esquesing
Georgetown
Halton- Peck
Halton
Winter carnival devotion from a Canadian observer
An extended reflection extols the Canadian winter carnival as a national release from cold and gloom. The author lauds celebrations, dancing, kissing, and social mixing, notes risks like snowmobile mishaps, and recalls a Frosty Frolic as a memory of communal joy that eased tensions for weeks, urging broader adoption.
Inheritance tax sparks debate among Ballinafad W J members
Discussion on proposed inheritance taxes unsettles many Canadian families especially those with farms or businesses to pass on. Finance Minister Benson defends plan amid projections that certain transfers, notably inter-spousal, would escape or incur differing tax. Financial Post notes potential exemptions under $100,000 could ease farm and small business estate planning costs.
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Ballinafad W.J
W.I
Financial Post
Edgar Benson
the Post
Induction Service at Knox Church for Armstrongs
From Bracebridge to Knox Church move by Rev and Mrs R W H Armstrong. Induction service to be held tonight at Knox Church. News item reflects local events including weather superstition and plans for new business in town with store and service station. Canadian currency changes noted as Newfoundland coins to be exchanged.
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R. WH. Armstrong
Bracebridge
Knox Church
Mante
Acton
R. L. Bean
Fie
Lanussy
Ney
Newfoundland
Fire protection group forms in Woodstuck with volunteers
Seventy five years ago the Wheeling district discussed forming a fire protection organization. The meeting favored creating a combined Hook and Ladder Company and a Salvage crew. Volunteers elected officers for both units, with named leaders and Lieutenants, and a stock of equipment was promised to council. A light social with music and treats followed, featuring prominent locals.
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DD. Lerderson
Uood
John Cameron
Henry Grigdell
Holok and
John Jarvey
George Havill
Jobs Kenwwin
Swackharser
John Williams
John L. Charles
Woadstuck
Fourth Form prize winner at Guelph Collegiate Institute
Miss Nellie Anderson was advised by the principal that she won the Fourth Form prize for highest standing at Guelph Collegiate Institute last year. Miss Anderton won panes the previous year and $100 in cash. The Canada Food Board seeks max maple sugar and syrup production this spring. Farmers with maple groves should tap many trees. A profitable market is foreseen for both commodities. A three year closed season is declared to protect Rey and black squirrels in Ellington County. Mrs. John Matthews of Toronto, long a local resident, has died at nearly 85. her father helped lead the Methodist church and she recalled early camp meetings in the grove near Alex Ann’s residence.
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Nellie Anderson
Guelph Collegiate Institute
Anderton
Canada Food Board
Ellington
Halton
John Matthews
Toronto
Matthews
Grove Epenple
Alexann
Woman Lecture Promotes Education at Milton Town Hall
A lecture by Mrs. E. V W. Stowe, M D of Toronto, under the Brechanian Institute, is announced for tomorrow evening at Milton Town Hall. The talk titled Woman praises female education, criticizes fashion slavery, and notes Dr Stowe’s independent path and medical diploma as she returns to address women and children's diseases.
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Milton
E. V W. Stowe
Toronto
Arcendge
Brechanian’ Institute
E.A. Stowe
Dream Thriller Night After Food Fables On Fridays
A sleepless reader recounts a wild, disjointed dream sparked by a late night snack. From a Tibetan cave with the Abominable Snowman to a South Seas beach and a Gobi chase, the action shifts through multiple dream sequences before dawn. The narrator notes the oddity of the dream’s length and laments misfiring sleep.
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Ieee
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