Doctors reject claim of 15 percent fee hike in Halton
Halton County Medical Society contests Ben Benson’s charge of big doctor pay increases. Dr. R D Kunica says fees rose 4 percent yearly 1969 70, not 15 percent, and blames hospital costs and doctor shortages. Society opposes OHSIP payments and notes two to three months for cheque processing with patients bearing costs.
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Halton
Ben Benson
Mairey
Halton County Medical Society
R.D. Kunica
Oakville
Benson
Kunica
OHSIP
Questioning CN rail service Acton hearing shocks Free Press
The Board of Transport Commissioners heard mixed views on CN service in Acton. A district inspector reported most locals preferred on hand service to the former full time agent, noting a six day system against five, while the mayor cited twenty years of deteriorating overall service.
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Acton
Board of Transport Commissioners
Free Press
M.P. Rud Whiting
Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
Guelph
Toronto
Rump
Pet Killed on Erin Esquing Line
The Buchanan family in One Acton district mourns after their dog was struck and killed on the Erin Esquing town line. They blame a motorist who did not inform them and question if the pet suffered before death. A passing driver reported the body.
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Acton
Erin-Esquing
Bill Buchanan
Buchanan
Residents protest hunting in Nassagaweya Township meeting
Ten more residents attended a council meeting to oppose hunting on their property. Reeve Anne MacArthur said no action could be taken this year as licensing had begun. She urged written grievances to shape a by law banning most hunting next year aligned with Burlington’s no discharge by law.
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Nassagaweya
Reeve Anne MacArthur
Council
Burlington
Hallowe'en eggy night brings few damages reported
Police and volunteers patrolled Friday evening as Hallowe'en passed with minor incidents. Fewer children than usual visited stores and schools collected UNICEF boxes. An out of town youth charged with minor liquor consumption after a chase. some egg hurling and soapy windows noted. Dances at the Music Centre and Legion hall drew small crowds but prizes awarded.
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Patling
Hallowe'en
Acton
Acton Opp
Leo Reimer
Music Centre
Legion Hall
Advocates Big Cuts in Educators’ Pay in Halton Plan
Esquesing Council backed a seven point submission from Councillor Ken Marshall calling for drastic pay cuts for trustees and educators at the Halton County Board of Education while preserving teachers’ salaries. The plan urges reducing board member fees, trimming top earners, curbing consultants, and exploring repurposing existing buildings for future classrooms as Halton prepares its 1970 estimates.
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Esquesing Council
Ken Marshall
Halton
Manna
County Board
Council
Staples
Break‑in charges tied to $3500 loss and arrests
Two men are charged with break and enter theft after a $3500 loss at Blow Press. One suspect pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing. the other is held on bail. About 1860 pounds of material were later recovered at a Toronto wreckers yard. Authorities connected a North West window entry and multiple arrests in Toronto and Acton.
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Bam
Blow
Acton Opp
Blow Press
Roy Wood
Toronto
Acton
Georgetown
Santa Rama Program Gives Acton Shoppers Free Christmas Help
Five Acton shoppers will each week for six weeks receive cash vouchers totaling 100 dollars weekly. Shoppers earn coupons with purchases at Participating stores displaying Santa Rama banners, submit full entries, and five winners are drawn each Saturday afternoon. Cash certificates redeemable only at participating stores, return deadline December 31, 1969.
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Acton
Acton Free Press
Acton water plant near completion as new three stage system
Workmen from Clairson Construction finish the $760,000 Acton water pollution control plant described as the province s most up to date facility. The three stage tertiary system will treat effluent before the current sewage plant is repaired and returned to service. Engineer Bob Little says the plant will be the province s most efficient. Ontario Water Resources Commission recommended the system and Acton is among the first municipalities to install it.
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Acton
Clairson Construction
Bob Little
Ontario Water Resources Commission
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Len Spicay
Acton Music Centre
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House of Commons
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Board of Education
Hse
United States
Reeve Cure
Salares
Tom Hill
Mr. Marshall
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