Gag legislation in Canada sparks outrage over election limits
A government committee proposes a gag on third party and non profit groups during campaigns and a taxpayer funded party pension. Calgary MP Jim Hawkes leads the panel, with a plan to cap third party spending at 1000 and fund political parties from taxes. The measure aims to pass by June 19 and prompts calls to contact MPs.
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Canada
Calgary Tory
Jim Hawkes
Kevin Avram
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
House
Senate
Letters to the Editor on United Church dispute
A reader denounces the United Church of Canada for its handling of a homosexual issue and claims ministers promoted change from above. He cites petitions ignored, accuses John Hogman and family, laments decades of ministers and teachers, and calls for readers to cite scriptural passages supporting such changes. Joseph Haggard signs off.
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United Church
John Hogman
Gladstone
Reid
Bill
Linton
Jackson
Eaton
Tindal
United Church of Canada
Graduation 1992 Approaches and World Readiness
The column notes Graduation Day 1992 nears and questions whether students are prepared for real world entry. It argues that education begins at home and parents bear primary responsibility, while schools provide limited daily hours. The writer laments job scarcity crime environmental concerns and hints at a low world readiness score. Continuous reflection urged.
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J MW
Beiseker Chooses Striped Skunk Mascot Squirt
Beiseker village adopts Mephitis mephitis as its mascot squirt with a daisied pose and a seven-foot statue plan costing about 20000 dollars. opposition led by Jeannette Richter argues the symbol harms the village’s image while supporters cite publicity and tourism potential.
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Beiseker
Rocanville
Vegreville
Kamsack
Komarno
Sara
Glenboro
Geoff Taylor
Five Village Weekly
Irricana
Beiseker Council
Squirt
Jeannette Richter
Ontario
Aanker
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Old Boys Club
Dation
Joseph Haggard
Troy
Dale
Gerald
Pam
Tina
Simon
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By Fred McGuinness
T.L. Beiseker
North Dakota
Manitoba
Mark G. Witherspoon
Kathy Dueck
Manitoba and Canadian Community Newspapers Association
CCNA
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