Ontario towns back jail term for work shirkers in welfare reform
Officials from Kitcheners, Barrie, Cornwall, Galt, Kingston, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Sarnia, Stratford, Waterloo and Woodstock urge a law allowing jail for employable welfare recipients who refuse work. Critics warn magistrates face fairness challenges and question systematic punishment for laziness while noting welfare costs shift to taxpayers.
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Kitchener
Barrie
Cornwall
Galt
Kingston
Owen Sound
Peterborough
Sarnia
Stratford
Waterloo
Woodstock
Canada
Giving Thanks for a Weekend of Thanksgiving Spirit
A reflective note expresses gratitude for annual holidays and everyday virtues. It highlights the voice of citizens, historical lessons, religious freedom, personal choice, volunteerism, clear communication, and the promise of a new generation through science while warning that progress can be misused and pollution remains a concern.
Acton October 1942 Free Press highlights war news and local affairs
The issue reports Sgt Magdevine missing turned prisoner of war after Dieppe raid and a telegram to van Acton home. It covers local events including fund drive for a mile of sidewalk, church anniversaries, a Navy League committee meeting, and acts of wartime conservation and community service. It notes sidewalk work, a newly painted water tower, and war effort restrictions on power and lighting. Local incidents include a threshing accident, a dairy wagon spill, and community reinforcement of Acton businesses and foreign visitors events.
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John Ervine
Dieppe
Magdevine
C.J. van Gpoazen
Acton
Lakeside
Mill Si
Acton and Vicinity
War Service League
Navy League
Tharse
The
Free Press
E.W. Grace
William Lane
Fifth Line
Esquesing
Limehouse
David Swackhamer
Swackhamer
Clarridge
GTR
Burlington Mayor Opposes Regional Municipal Control Plan
Mayor Owen Mullin attacks a proposed Ontario Department of Municipal Affairs regional government model arguing it would make Hamilton the core and burden Burlington. In Georgetown and Oakville reports, districts plan new schools as enrolment pressures grow and 1968 completion targets emerge. A Brampton blast at a plant causes $2000 damage with no injuries. In Milton, the Ontario School for the Deaf will move to a new facility with classes starting soon.
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Owen Mullin
Onta Department of Municipal Affairs Finance
Hamilton
Mullin
Georgetows
Plains
Mod
Brampton
TRO Rooting Products
Lewis
MH Ton
Neve Ontario
Neve
Milton
Bellesle
Minion Shoal
Brisk Bids at WI Auction Learn Resolution Procedures
Muck moniment and interest sare shown in an ag ton sale held during the Nassagawesa WH Mas Te Amos meeting. Mrs Mo Mothar the president conde ad the business seston thanks from Miss Lampman. guest speaker Mrs C Rinehart outlined handbook guidance on resolutions and procedures for district and area consideration.
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Amos
Sateen Hahes
Tesparse
Mo Mothar
al Frank
W H
Mike Norrish
Preparati
Mes Wo Braser
C. Rinehart
English Language Aims and Missteps in the Classroom
A teacher reflects on the beauty and chaos of English, noting its irregularities and challenges for students. The piece praises effort to curb slang and errors while celebrating linguistic quirks and moments of rare linguistic insight from learners.
No Charges Pressed Against Teen-Agers
Two Welland girls aged 17 and 18 were detained by Acton police after suspected car theft from a Kitchener man. The owner declined to press charges after police handed the case to him, with details implying the girls were in a hotel room during the incident.
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Edwo Welland
Acton
Kitchener
Morley
Erin 4 H Calf Club Meets at Hamilton
Erin 4 H Calf Club held its final meeting on September 19 at Ward Hamiltons Acton farm. Karen Hamilton showed a calf while Ted Praman and John Reid led the business portion and scored the year’s quiz sheets. Members made rope halters for their calves with club leader help and a lunch was served by Mrs. Hamilton. Grace McCullough expressed thanks to the hostess and leaders.
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Ward Hamilton
Acton
Karen Hamilton
Ted Prman
John Reid
Hamilton
Grace McCullough
Duck Hunters Urged to Safety on Opening Day
Lake Huron district conservation officer FE Liddle issues a safety message for duck hunters. He urges keeping distance from others, waiting for closer birds, staying in the blind after sunset, checking weather and gear, carrying oars, observing water safety rules, and dismantling guns after dark. He warns that unsafe conditions can be deadly.
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Liddle
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