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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
2
Main Street, phone 109, Orone Ontarie established in 1938 by R A Forrester Royd. Forrester Editor and Manager.
The article surveys how Quebec's status within Canada fuels party rhetoric. It notes Ottawa protocol friction over a Quebec minister’s France trip and contrasts Pierre Trudeau's hard line with Robert Stanfield's cautious approach. It argues elections must reveal each party policy on Quebec, including Liberals' One Nation and Conservatives' Deux Nations.
The Oshawa Times argues fall fairs need bold leadership and youthful ideas to revitalize the rural showcases. It compares Canada’s fairs to Expo 67 and urges boards to adopt imaginative plans, directing more attention to livestock, farming methods, and diverse exhibits to attract larger crowds.
Junior West wins his first harness race of the season at Merrow Park Raceway driving Trixie E. Gratton in race one. Gerald Robinson places in several events with Frisky Herbert Ozark Jeffrey and Rodwyn Todd while Jack Williams and Keith West chase top placings in later heats. POWDERPUFF RACERS Miss Ann Samells and Mrs L Buckley vie for a win at Ganaraska Speedway in jalopy racing with car owned by Mr R Mercer but no checkered flag yet.
Bowmanville Racing Pigeon Club members Michael Carman and Roy Forrester have strong showings in recent events. Forrester’s third and Carman’s second and third place finishes come from Brantford and Orono birds, with Carman also placing 10th and 8th from Ingersol. Roy Forrester records a 5th and 10th in separate races. About 150 birds participate weekly in the club’s races.
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