When Grandmother Talks of Roads and Railways
An elderly reflection contrasts old farmer skills with modern transport. The column notes CN passenger service cuts local stations like King City, argues for reasonable change to sustain travel networks, and links election fever to inflated promises and higher costs while hinting at baking bread and simpler times.
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The
King City
Ottawa abstentions prompt routine no confidence votes in minority govt
The piece notes 41 Tories and NDP members backing a vote while the Socreds fail to gather enough for another, blamed on a Whip on coffee break. It mocks young eggheads with beards, hints at a Winnipeg Arts Centre opening with the Queen, and references Prince Philip and the Pan Am Games. It closes with editorials from Life Crusaders and Metro leadership jabs, plus a nod to Benny Reg gees.
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Mike
Ottawa
Fella
Winnipeg Arts Centre
Prince Philip
Charlie Annie
Andrew
Paul Murphy
Life Crusaders Magazine
Metro
Benny
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