Darcy McKeough Faces Fire Over Ontario Regional Plan
Editorial page critiques Darcy McKeough the Chatham mapmaker now Ontario’s Municipal Affairs minister faces cross‑partisan protest. Rural and small towns oppose his plan to remap Halton Peel and surrounding counties into larger regional units, fearing loss of autonomy and tradition while debt concerns and local tax impacts fuel opposition.
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Darcy McKeough
Chatham
Ontario
Moosoned
Windsor
Department of Municipal Affairs
Ment of Education
Bob Davis
Halton County
Darcy
McKeough
Hate Week: Reader Shares Grievances Against Society
A sardonic column by the columnist known as Old Stoneface invites readers to vent their despairs. He lists pet peeves from non-returnable bottles to long-distance calls and taxes, then opens the floor for reader input, declaring hate week.
Regional government plan faces critics and delays
The province reaffirms plans to regionalize Ontario citing three aims: larger regions for planning, economies of scale, and a diversified financial base. March 7 set for briefs from Peel Halton municipalities, with final legislation expected in 970. North wants clout, but voices note southern dominance and missed input from Acton mayor Les Duby and CORDC experience.
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McKeough
Ontario
Peel-Halton
Department of Municipal Affairs
Acton
Les Duby
C.O.R.D.C
Public Meeting Planned on Railway Station Agents Change
The Canadian Transport Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss removing agents from railway stations affected by the Guelph master agency plan. MP Rud reports details and implications of the proposal.
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Canadian Transport Commission
Acton Whiting Rail Service Changes Spark Public Inconvenience
The Commission considers removing the agent in Acton with CN to prove no public inconvenience. Locals note years of service cuts. The railway phases out functions, shifts to Guelph, reduces eastbound morning and westbound evening stops, and questions why economy dictates fewer services amid rising traffic.
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Whiting
C.N
Acton
Guelph
Ceiling collapse at public school concerns readers
From the March 17 1949 Free Press issue a partial ceiling collapse in a main hall after scholars resumed classes. Several adults and children were injured though not severely. repairs include replacing the damaged ceiling with metal and reopening areas. Local notes report a new artificial ice surface at Miltons, fresh births, and a death of Ospringe resident William John Jackson. Ontario cabinet raises salaries by 2000 dollars drawing comments on taxes.
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Acton
Fenelon Palla
Stan Fay Sr
Les McSwain
Ken Blow
Dr. Sirs
Feneloa Palla
South River
Miltins
Denise Coles
Hotery Club
Amos Matwn
Charles Heard
Eleanor Emily
Ivan Harris
Ivan Merl
Lawrence Gibbens
Jack McMullan
Ospringe
Willima John Jackson
Ontario
High School Essay Winners and Local Sports Notes 1919
Victory Loan essay winners Duff Wilton Stells McLain Axabel Elliott and Willie Stewart received medals. 202 people rode electric specials to the hockey club excursion. Beardmore Acton defeated Beardmore Toronto 8-2 at Ravina Rink. Homeward return began around midnight. A pie and cake feast followed, with no room for a prouch. The season ends soon, but Acton’s current form promises several drubbings of former foes. Forward line Gardiner Dumo Gordon Beardmore, defense Malone Torrance Beardmore, and goalie Kennedy form a strong unit. A covered rink would be welcome. A new organ was installed at the Church of Christ Disciples Everton. Mr McLean plans reopening his blacksmith shop in April. Limehouse roof collapse during a storm. Farold Wiles to reopen his cream parlour this week. Ladies Bowling Club deputation to press views on ladies bowling.
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Duff Wilton
Stells McLain
Axabel Elliott
Willie Stewart
Beardmore
Acton
Toronto
Ravina
Gardiner
Dumo
Gordon Beardmore
Malone
Torrance Beardmore
Kennedy
Everton
N. P.mclean
New Fire Company Responds Quickly with New Apparatus
A Thuridsy March evening alarm in the town tested the new fire company. Under Chief Cameron the crew handled their apparatus efficiently as the blaze at Mr A E Wright’s residence was quickly controlled without full deployment. The improved town bell tolls prove a success, and the force looks capable with more practice.
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A. E. Wright
Cameron
Ecquesing
London
Messrs
W. HH. Storey
J. V. Kennamn
Oliver Mowatt
Kelly
Acton
Ottawa
Lord Abardeen
The Old Head Satiates Readers With Quirky Vignettes
A crowded column from Salt and Hartley Pepper mixes humorous odds and ends. It touches on Ottawa shopping fads, a tale of two puff matches, a comical hospital scene, and a note about John Magor launching The Canadian UFO Report. The piece blends light anecdote with transient cultural snippets and a few sharp asides about public figures.
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B.C
John Magor
Canada
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