Shah Visits Canada Lays Bare Aid Talk and Traffic Delays
The Persian emperor visited Ottawa Montreal and Toronto and suggested aid for Iran amid fundraising talk. His wife and entourage stayed at the Royal York while officials managed crowds and a 21 mile airport road blockade. Critics note Iran’s wealth and long rule contrast with pleas for foreign aid and land reform.
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Royal York
Empress
Montreal
OPP
Toronto
Robarts
Age and office clash in New Brunswick lieutenant governor choice
The 75 year old former New Brunswick premier and chief justice J B McNair was appointed lieutenant governor, highlighting age limits and pension debates as Ottawa confirms the post despite retirement rules and pension controversy surrounding senators.
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New Brunswick
J. B. McNair
Call to Raise Marriage Age in Ontario to Sixteen
The Ontario Council of Women urges raising the minimum marriage age to 16 for both genders. Current rules are 14 with parental consent and 18 without. Government will study the recommendation, with critics wary of delays. A panel study is proposed to assess maturity and social impact, including possible changes to parental consent rules.
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Ontario Council of Women
Queen's Park
Ros
Canadian snobbery and the value of achievement
In Canada we deny class and measure a person by proven merit not ancestry yet status symbols persist. The Beatles and a Montreal note prompt debate on snobbery, authority, and student demonstrations, with a call that education rests on self discipline.
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Beatles
Canadian letter questions hatred toward French Canadians
A letter in public prints questions a claim that hatred and hostility toward French Canadians existed in Canada. The writer, Canadian of French descent from St Boniface, argues the statement overstates sentiment and notes his own long residence and varied public activity across four western provinces.
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St. Boniface
B and B
Canada
Travels of Samuel Hearne in a Summer Snow Storm
A July 1771 account recalls Samuel Hearne and his Indian party delayed near the Coppermine River by a fierce summer snowstorm. They endured drenching rains, huddled in sodden clothing, and ate raw deer meat before taking shelter in a cave as the gale passed.
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Coppermine River
Samuel Hearne
Abidomus Pennall Vows Unchanged at MacGregor
A double ring ceremony was held at MacGregor United Church on May 29 1965 for Hazel Doreen Pennell and William Martin Anderson. Rev Armistead officiated with Lye at the organ. The bride wore a white Italian silk gown with cathedral train and alencon lace. The matron of honor was Mrs Shirley Kennedy. bridesmaids were Donna Dankesreiter and Linda Pennell. Best man was Ron Anderson. ushers J Mel Kennedy and Dave Coulthard. A reception followed at MacGregor Memorial Hall before the couple departed for a trip to the Maritime provinces. They will reside at 7703 Corydon Ave Winnipeg.
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MacGregor United Church
Hazel Doreen
Charles Pennell
William Martin
Earle Anderson
Armistead
Shirley Kennedy
Donna Dankesreiter
Linda Pennell
Craig Penmell
Ron Anderson
J. Mel Kennedy
Dave Coulthard
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Ed. Chant
Maritime Provinces
Mrs. Anderson
Corydon Ave
Winnipeg
Summer Recreation Project Announced
Welfare minister Joan B. Carroll announced a pilot shared cost program to run summer recreation in rural communities. Municipalities may apply to host a recreation leader, with local groups covering living and transport costs while the province funds an honorarium and provides access to provincial sport bodies. Ten University of Manitoba physical education students will serve in July and August, with leaders serving multiple towns if needed. Details will be sent to municipalities within two weeks.
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Joan B. Carroll
Faculty of Physical Education
University of Manitoba
Carroll
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MacGregor
Trimble-Rains Funeral Chapel
McKillop’s Ltd
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