Deregulating taxis would worsen service and raise costs
The piece warns that lifting the taxi bylaw moratorium and deregulating rates could trigger fierce fare competition, larger fleets, and losses for drivers. It argues deregulation risks worse service, higher prices, and ongoing city entanglement in a quagmire, with the public interest as the only guideline.
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Canada faces shoe quota shift amid industry backlash
The federal plan ends leather shoe imports quotas and imposes a three year non leather quota while adding 17 million to a 250 million industry adjustment program. Industry leaders warn thousands could lose jobs while Ontario Quebec and importers decry the move as harmful and futile.
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Herb Gray
Ted Rowe
Canadian Shoe Manufacturers’ Association
Ontario
Quebec
Rodrigue Biron
South Korea
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New Flightless Steamer Duck Found Off Argentina Coast
Kansas educators report the first new duck species since 1917 found along Argentina's coast. The stocky bird has a heavy head thick neck and battleship grey body and unlike others in its group cannot fly. The discovery may revive interest but could prove another false alarm.
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Kansas
Argentina
Ottawa mood mirrors a stagnant Liberal government
Allan Fotheringham notes Ottawa resembles a one industry town halted by weather and indecision. He portrays Liberal ministers anxious about leadership, Pierre Trudeau’s possible retirement, and internal party conflicts showcased by Toronto and Spadina episodes. The piece mocks the Liberal stance and highlights a tense political atmosphere.
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Ottawa
Counting Blessings After a False Cancer scare
An acquaintance narrowly avoids a cancer diagnosis and reshapes his view of life. The piece questions modern expectations and urges gratitude for life, health, and blessings amid a culture of perpetual dissatisfaction.
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Spock
Baltimore Sun
Coutts Emerges as Key Factor in Liberal Leadership Race
A rift in Canada's Liberal Party after Trudeau's era centers on John Turner and Jim Coutts. Activists led by Alfred Apps push for reform to align with grass-roots concerns while Coutts positions himself as left of center, drawing support from youth and backers within the caucus. The weekend signals a debate over party roots and future leadership.
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Jimmy Coutts
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Damascus Harbour Castle
Mickey Rooney
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John Roberts
Herb Gray
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Trudeau
John Turner
Spadina
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Jim Coutts
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Keith
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Reform Movement
MacEachen
Kathy Robinson
Doug Frith
Sudbury
Donald Macdonald
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