Canada in 1967 A Year of Expo and Social Change
A retrospective on Canada’s 1967, highlighting Expo Montreal as the year’s centerpiece. Observations on social reforms, divorce and abortion legislation, death penalty abolition, Medicare expansion, and regional political shifts. Notes ongoing local governance topics and the sense of continuity into 1968. A New Year greeting closes the piece.
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Canada
Montreal
John Diefenbaker
Robert Stanfield
Committee of Adjustment
Retirement Dilemma Challenges Age 65 Focus
Dr Irvin S Wright of Cornell Medical College told the American Medical Association winter meeting in Houston that longer lifespans and continued capability make compulsory retirement at 65 questionable. He warned that cutting off skilled older workers damages both economy and individuals and noted projected 65 plus populations rising toward 65 million by 2000. He urged society to rethink retirement policy to avoid losing talent and financial security.
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Irvin S. Wright
Cornell University Medical College
American Medical Association
Houston
Wright
Cornell
United States
Orono village road program faces hefty tax request
Ratepayers of the Village of Orono must file objections with the Clerk by Thursday January 5 to the proposed 108700 dollar road program. The Ontario Municipal Board may set a time for objections. a meeting or vote is not assured. Tax impact: 11.266 mills yearly for five years, about 33.80 dollars annually on a 3000 dollar home, 169.08 dollars over five years. Mill rate reductions elsewhere may offset, but 11 of 16.8 mills is heavy. This may be homeowners last chance to voice views. A full project outline ran December 14 and 21.
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Orono
Folllow
Clarke
Ontario Municipal Board
Oreno
Christmas Sermon on Love and Revelation by Rev Basil Long
A sermon argues Christmas reflects Christ’s spirit, not festive accretions. It cites the Bible, a girl’s note saying I love you, and God’s revelation through Jesus to show love as the core of Christmas and the better way beyond rules and fear.
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Jesus
Christ
God
Junior Band Financial Report for Clarke Township 1967
Orono Band financial statement covers December 1966 to November 27 1967 showing bank balance 455.22 December 19 1966 receipts 2710.33 payments include music cost 251.35 instrument rentals advertising and rent 2193.38 bank service and taxes 516.95 outstanding receivables grant from Clarke Township Recreation Committee 100.00 and rentals for November 4.11 96.00 from Orono Weekly Times C Cornish and A Darch 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northway
Alto Horn
Cigs
Clarke Township
De Gaulle’s Canada Bond Viewed Through History
The article criticizes De Gaulle’s claim of a lasting Franco-Canadian bond, noting that French policy in North America was largely to restrain settlement and rely on fur trade. It recalls Jean Talon’s 1660s program to attract permanent settlers and boost population, contrasting past aims with De Gaulle’s current proposals.
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de Gaulle
Canada
North America
Jean Talon
New France
Louis XIV
Army of
France
Paris
Ambulance Crash Damages Awarded In Ontario Court
An Oshawa case saw an ambulance crash through traffic signals injuring two victims and a companion. Roy Henry, 25, an auto body repairman of 106 Alma Street Oshawa, was awarded $8,254.38 and Roma McKinnon, 23, a store manageress, were among the claimants succeeding against the Bowmanville ambulance crew at an Ontario Supreme Court hearing.
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Oshawa General Hospital
Bowmanville
Ontario Supreme Court
Roy Henry
al- Ima St. Oshawa
Roma McKinnon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Main Street
Ontario
R. A. Forrester
Roy C. Forrester
Basil Long
Mary
Simeon
Financial Report
Grant - Clarke Township
Orone Weekly Times
C. Cornish
A. Darch
Durham
Newtonville
Millbrook
Dept. of Public Works
J. Harris
General de Gaullé
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Talon
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