Bill allows western rapeseed pooling for marketing
In Ottawa MPs passed second reading and detailed study of a bill allowing western grain farmers to form voluntary rapeseed pools outside the wheat board. The measure aims to enable pooling with minimal disruption, while parties split on its economic value.
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Ottawa
Senate
Otto Lang
Wheat Board
Lang
Alvin Hamilton
MFP
Saskatchewan
qu’Appelle
Moose Mountain
Lorne Nystrom
Yorkton Melville
Canadian Wheat Board
Nystrom
CBC report urges new TV-2 to curb U S cultural drain
A CBC produced 88 page plan argues national unity threatened by French English divide and U S cultural dominance. It urges government funding and a five year program to Canadianize culture, including launching a second CBC network TV-2 and shedding pay TV plans.
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U.S
CBC
al Johnson
Johnson
Tourism boom hinges on RV market growth and campgrounds
Region H planners face a booming tourist era driven by recreational vehicles from small Bolers to luxury motor homes. Airstream caravans wandering through B C Yukon and Alaska show the potential impact as each trailer may spend about $50 daily, totaling up to $100,000 for a 150-strong convoy, underscoring demand for campgrounds hookups and local services.
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Peace River-Alaska Highway
B.C
Liquor board strike threat looms in British Columbia
Liquor board employees across British Columbia may strike late this summer if a master contract is not reached by July 31. BCGEU general secretary John Fryer warns shutdowns could halt liquor stores, hurt hotels, and affect citizens while noting legal limits on declaring essential services. The union seeks a cost of living adjustment and a broad wage increase, and Fryer questions government plans to require a back to work ruling. The PRAHTA promotes Alaska Highway region tourism with emphasis on campers and welcoming tourists.
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Liquor Board
B.C. Government Employees Union
BCGEU
John Fryer
Fryer
Peace River-Alaska Highway
BC to create private Province Share Corporation plan
Victoria MP Don Phillips outlines a new private BC corporation to spur local investment and industrial growth. Government will transfer shares to the venture and maintain minority ownership, with initial BC-only share offerings and a per share cap to prevent takeovers. Endorsed by George Froehlich of the Vancouver Sun as a broad, ambitious undertaking.
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British Columbia
B.C
Plateau Mills
Kootenay
People’s Corporation
Alberta
Alberta Energy Corporation
B.C. Corporation
Acupuncture and Apricot Pits In Canada Day Debate
A Canadian political discussion critiques government driven celebrations for Canada Week and Canada Day. The piece argues nationalism must grow from economic realities and local enterprise, not flashy campaigns or ad agency leadership. It contrasts with calls for unity through government led events.
English language evolution and the need for clear communication
A reflective essay on how English continually changes with new words and usage. It argues for a standard based on current use and good sentence construction, cites McLuhan, cites examples from politics and media, and offers tips from the Royal Bank of Canada's note On Saying What You Mean to improve clarity, medium choice, and body language. It ends urging better communication to solve world and domestic problems.
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London
Marshall McLuhan
Churchill
Diefenbaker
Laurence Olivier
Kennedy
Royal Bank of Canada
Dr. Fast
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Barney
TV-2
Discovering Region
Yukon
Alaska
Canada
Victoria Comment
Don Phillips
Bill Bennett
George Froehlich
The
Vancouver Sun
Ian McGregor
Agriculture Canada
Saskatoon, Sask
By Jim Smith
Lewis Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Rhee Hia
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Federation
National Party
Quebec
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