Prairie unemployment rises in Newfoundland and Prairie provinces
Canada’s July unemployment rate fell to 5.7 percent with 514,000 unemployed nationwide, while Newfoundland at 9.0 percent and Nova Scotia at 7.4 percent exceeded the national average. Prairie provinces showed varied changes led by Manitoba’s jump to 23,000 unemployed and 5.6 percent, with Alberta at 4.0 percent and Saskatchewan at 2.7 percent. Ontario and Quebec saw declines in both unemployed numbers and rates.
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Joe's Exit Blamed On Premier Oppression Leader Spivak Says
Conservative leader Mr Spivak blames Premier Schreyer for Bosevatt's resignation, arguing the premier bears responsibility for government quality. He criticizes the premier for not guiding Borowski and for failing to act sooner to control him, noting democracy requires compromise.
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Housing fallout hits Winnipeg welfare tenants
The Winnipeg Council of Self Helps Groups says a welfare recipient who wrecked a Toronto Street rental last July worsened housing prospects for over 55 welfare families. Landlord John Nicholson seeks compensation, while the council urges government responsibility, a $1 monthly insurance fund, and pre and post move inspections to protect rented homes.
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Mimi Belanger
Belanger
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Ottawa Rejects Manitoba Bank Proposal
Manitoba Industry Minister Leonard Evans said Ottawa’s rejection of a Manitoba led bank plan limits the province’s options for a Manitoba oriented bank. Finance Minister Edgar Benson ruled out government ownership under the Bank Act. Evans suggested amending the act or pursuing a provincially owned or interprovincial near bank, with local groups showing interest.
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You Have a Date for MacGregor W I Meeting
You have a date for the MacGregor Woman’s Institute meeting to be held Thursday September 23 at 2 p m at Mrs Ross Thompson’s home. Hostesses are Mrs Street Mrs Anderson and Mrs Wright.
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Canada Plans Regular Force Cut To 83,000 By 1973
Defence white paper shows Canada regular armed forces at 87,750 with a planned reduction of 4,750 to reach 83,000 by April 1, 1973. Reserves remain about 21,800. Present establishment includes Mobile Command at St Hubert 21,750 and divisions in Halifax Esquimalt North Bay Trenton Winnipeg and other units.
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