Boomers face housing hold back as recession lingers
Maureen and her unemployed husband write that despite believing rates have bottomed and a housing uptick is near, they cannot buy. They sold condo assets to cope, while joblessness and slow banking jobs delay a move. Economists warn Boomers slow to react, cautiously awaiting better conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen
USC
Harvey Wexler
Walter Heller Financial Corp
North American
Wexler
Canada’s Killer Plane F-104 Starfighter Grounding Debate
The piece recounts political blame over Canada’s CF-104 Starfighter procurement after a crash at the Frankfurt Air Show. It notes Conservative opposition calls to ground the jet, Defence Minister Gilles Lamontagne defending its safety, and reveals tensions between ministers, the military, and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence
Gilles Lamontagne
House of Commons
Diefenbaker
R.C.A.F
Canada
U.S
Commons
Air
Philip Anido
Lamonta
Simly
Red River Ex Street Parade Shines In Winnipeg Telecast
TV coverage highlighted Winnipeg’s Red River Ex Street Parade on Sunday June 26 with long, varied units and vibrant bands. Weather aided by sunshine while souvenir shops sold Canadian flag, RCMP mug, and jack knife. letter-writer laments politics but praises ministers’ work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Red River Ex
Weather Bureau
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Samiota
Manitoba
Community Newspapers Association
Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
P.O. Box 70
Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
U.S.A
England
F.D. (Don) Venables
Cna
BY Garth Turner
Paul Hellyer
William S. Burroughs
Reggie
Japan
RCMP
France
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