Ben Johnson and Olympic hopes amid Canadian psyche
The speaker muses on Canada’s Olympic bid in Seoul led by Ben Johnson, noting critics and public mania while contrasting national pride with personal failure. He recalls Elaine Tanner and Harry Jerome, argues Canadians demand perfection, warns Johnson, and ends with a jab at roasted dog in the context of national obsession.
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Seoul
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Elaine Tanner
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Switzerland
Ali
Jamaica
Bangladesh
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West-Central Manitoba to receive nearly $975,318 in tax sharing
Provincial Municipal Tax Sharing payments amount to 975 317 90 for West Central Manitoba with 2.2 percent of personal income tax and one percent of corporate tax paid in 1987. Minister Glen Cummings says removal of the cap accelerates local revenue flow and growth funding. Grants listed by municipality include Minnedosa, Russell, Hamiota, Shoal Lake and others.
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Hamiota
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Minnedosa
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Minto
Odanah
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Park
Rapid City
Rossburn
Russell
St. Lazare
Saskatchewan
Shellmouth
Shoal Lake
Silver Creek
Strathclair
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