Paper Shortage Threatens Ontario Weeklies And Their Suppliers
Ontario weeklies face shutdowns as Bay Web and Otter Publishing run short of newsprint. Supplies rely on Spruce Falls, with 7,200 tons committed of 10,000 needed for next year. Strikes and rail issues tighten stocks, risking 2,800 tons lacking to keep 30 papers printing and 40 percent of annual ad revenue in Q4. Regulatory and supplier cooperation shape outcomes.
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Financial Post
Richard Starks Bay Web Co
Elmvale
Ont
Ari
Toronto
Tillenburg
London
Otter Publishing Co
Sumber of
Canada
Ontario
Bay Web
Otter Publishing
Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association
Spruce Falls Power and Paper Co
Kapuskasing
Spruce Falls
New York Times
The
Washington Star
Malnational Kimberly-Clark Corp
U.S
Ontario Association
Bill Taylor
Winter Election Not Ruled Out
David Lewis of the NDP signals a possible winter election over the energy price freeze. He argues energy resources should be treated as a public utility and threatens to oppose the Liberal government if the five month price freeze ends as scheduled January 30. He notes growing voter support for the NDP stance.
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NDP
Trudeau
Manitoba Chamber seeks ban on highway signs cluttering roads
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce urged a province wide ban on highway signs and billboards not aiding travel at a government hearing. They argue such signs are useless clutter and a safety hazard while calling for more signs showing distances to camping facilities food gas lodgings and historical sites placed at least 250 feet from the highway.
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Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
UMM Pushes for Written Hunter Permission Law
The Union of Manitoba Municipalities seeks provincial legislation requiring hunters to obtain written landowner permission before hunting on private property. A convention resolution in Winnipeg criticizes posting as time consuming and hard to enforce and proposes automatic fines for trespassing without owner consent.
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The
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Winnipeg
Ear mites in cats common but treatable with vet guidance
Cats often suffer ear mite infestations rather than infections from short ear canals. Symptoms include head shaking, ear twitching, scratching, dark discharge, and skin irritation. Treatment must be veterinary supervised, and all household animals should be checked to prevent reinfestation.
Austin and District News Community events and notices
Mild weather follows a heavy snowstorm with more snow to come and spring water expectations. Christ Church A C W Bazaar and bake sale on Dec 6 from 2 30 to 4 30 p m. Centennial Ladies Club bake sale program and tea Dec 1 at 7 p m. Local visitors, whist at Randall’s cafe, Hobo tea for Halloween, and plans for monthly luncheons and fund drives for a Senior Citizens home. Recreation committee meeting Dec 5 at 8 p m, library open Thursdays and Saturdays 2 30 to 4 30 p m and 4 to 5 p m Thursdays.
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Christ Church A.C.W
M. Sorenson
MacGregor Hospital
Centennial Ladies’ Club
Erle Duncan
Brandon
Randall’s
Randall's Cafe
Heather Compton
Mildred McMillan
Ben Corneillie
Recreation Commitee Association
Recreation Association
Canadians Split Over Computers Effect On Living Standards
A federal study of 1 090 Canadians shows mixed views on computers. 47 percent expect living standards to improve while 35 percent disagree. Fifty two percent say people are reduced to numbers, and 58 percent fear privacy loss, amid broad concern about unemployment and losing human factors.
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Communications Department
Toronto
Manitoba minister floats state fire insurance for towns
Municipal Affairs Minister Howard Pawley told delegates at the Union of Manitoba Municipalities convention in Winnipeg he is prepared to consider a proposal for a government run fire insurance company. Profits would fund firefighting equipment for municipalities and bolster local fire protection.
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Howard Pawley
Manitoba
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Winnipeg
Pawley
Passes Pledges Rural Stay Plan and Housing Focus
Passes aims to keep Manitobans in rural areas by offering a stay option and prioritizing adequate rural housing. He hinted at upcoming legislation, noting possible shift to taxing mobile homes instead of licensing. Pawley observes slower turnover in mobile home parks than in apartments.
MacGregor W I News Meeting Notes and Plans
The MacGregor W I club met at the United Church hall at 1 pm for a pot luck lunch and held a regular meeting with president Annie Thompson in the chair. Reports were heard and members planned a spring tea and bazaar and a book collection for the Children’s Hospital.
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United Church Hall
Annie Thompson
Phillip Grickie
McLoughly
Arly
Martin Aid of Childrens’ Hospital
Groves
L. Anderson
E. E. Wright
Douglas
Man
J. McLean
Portage la Prairie
F. E. Wolfe
Brandon
MacGregor
Agnes Wright
You Have a Date MacGregor Paints and Pots Night
MacGregor hosts a weekly workshop at the Community Centre dressing room every Wednesday night. Instruction covers painting and the potter’s wheel. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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MacGregor
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Canadian Community Newspapers Association
CCNA
Michael Walker
CCN
Ottawa
David Lewis
New Democratic Party
Santa
Tarr
Norfolk
Haven
Umm
Hunter
Mayfair Gifts
Hill
West Drug
Saskatchewan Ave
East Drug
Vond A. Minor, D.V.M
Norden Laboratories
Austin and District News
H. F. Johnson
Norfolk Lumber
Austin
Austin Texaco
MacGregor W.I. News
Skiroule
Keystone Power
Sachs
H.p
Keystone Power Products
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