Bank loan risk tied to matrimonial property sparks warning
A Canadian reader warns of banks accepting jointly owned real estate as loan collateral without both spouses signing, leaving divorced or separated partners liable for debts. Three cases show liens jeopardizing titles and finances, prompting calls to fix the system. A separate incident in Scarborough describes excessive currency conversion fees on traveler’s cheques, costing a man $410 for $555.21 Canadian. Narrator promises continuation on page 12.
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Hubs
Local letter argues against reparations for Japanese Canadian detentions
A reader in Medicine Hat writes that apologies are acceptable but compensation is not. He cites historic wrongs from Acadians to Metis and Doukhobor cases, argues reparation sets a dangerous precedent, and notes a minister's reply advocating respectful disagreement on the issue.
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Isao Tamura
Isao
Medicine Hat
Canada
Manitoba
Quebec
Innisfail
Carman Valley
Altona
Canadian Life and Satire Through Time
Quotes from Mack Sennett in 1934 describe Canada as cold and serious with Mounties as unwitting sources of humor. Hugh MacLennan in 1961 reflects that modern tech shapes identity and that Canadian history remains largely unknown to many.
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Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Mack Sennett
Hugh MacLennan
Reggies Ramblings Returns From Retirement Deadpan Farewell
The new writer announces the revival of Reggies Ramblings after a period of discontinuation. He notes predecessor Ron Tuckwell, age 96, left a long tenure and hints at continued weekly installments starting anew in 1963.
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Ron Tuckwell
Reggie
Dom
Mr. Tuckwell
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