Foreign Exchange Students Seek Canadian Hosts
Seventeen to eighteen year olds from Sweden Mexico City Italy Japan France Switzerland and other countries apply to study in Canada through the Educational Foundation for Foreign Study. Area reps in Manitoba organize host families and events as Canada aims to foster language and cultural exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
Ulla Karlsson
Sweden
Jenny Quintana
Mexico City
Victor Heijmerikx
Italy
Canada
Europe
Japan
Emi Sawada
Sophie Gomez
France
Peter Dueggli
Switzerland
Unihockey Club
Educational Foundation For
Montreal
Bob Nevill
Brandon
Manitoba
Historic May Dates Mark Canada’s Ties and Trials
This Week in Canada summarizes key May events from 1535 to 1961. Cartier’s second voyage, Franklin’s Arctic expedition, Victoria’s audience with Macdonald, Kennedy’s Ottawa visit, Iroquois English alliance, George VI tour, Montreal election riot deaths, and the Canada Newfoundland fishing accord highlight decades of colonial and national history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdonald, Cartier, Brown and Galt
Kennedy
Ottawa
France
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
Cartier
Sir John Franklin
Britain
Arctic
Montreal
Newfoundland
Four Ways Canadians Can Rethink Money And Life
The Marquis Project outlines four money and life approaches: Global Lifestyles encouraging ethical work and simpler living with book references. Ethical Investment urging socially responsible funds and cooperative ventures. the Peace Tax Fund proposing alternative tax payments for antiwar individuals. and an Alternative to Money featuring Local Employment Trading Systems to link community work with local currency, plus avenues for information and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Doris Longacre
Ronald Sider
South Africa
Peace Tax Fund
Peace Tax Fund Committee
View Street
Victoria
Local
New Sleepwear Flammability Rules Set for Children
The 1987 regulations under the Hazardous Products Act require tougher flammability standards for children's sleepwear including nightgowns robes and pajamas up to size 14X with labelling and toxicology rules. Exclusions cover hospital use infant items under seven kilograms and polyester nylon styles. cotton blends and certain fabrics risk nonconformity. Polo pajamas and sleepers stay exempt from changes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louise Leask
Irma McDougall
Marquis Project
Landsman Community Services
Johnston Avenue
Courtenay
David McConkey
Choices
Marquis
7Th Street
Echo
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Hamiota, MB
Graine Xx Commodities Trading Inc
Keith Lamb
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Arts, Science and Education
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