GM CAW deal prompts calls for government loan
CAW President Ken Lewenza hails a tentative GM accord while urging Ottawa to honor its loan commitment to keep GM afloat. Analysts warn labor cuts alone won’t solve GM’s long term solvency, with costs and wage figures scrutinized as the recession presses North American households to reassess needs.
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Visa anxiety as plans for Moscow trip unfold
The writer details applying for a Russian visa for a Moscow holiday, fearing paperwork and delays. They await passport and visa return, noting help from the post office, questions about payment method, and a sister’s incorrect birth date on an invitation. The mood blends worry with reflection on past holidays.
Travel Memoir of a Global Journey through Homes and Dreams
The writer recounts decades of travel from Canada to Alaska and California across the United States, with trips to Great Britain, Australia, Malaysia Thailand Paris and plans for Moscow. Highlights include penguins in Australia, cattle paddocks, deers feeding, a treetop hike in Thailand, and the heather fields of Northern England, all seen as best ever moments. The author expresses hope for travel to Moscow pending visa approval.
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Honest mistake with a generous cheque prompts a moral test
The writer recalls receiving an oversized cheque for work not done and senses a divine warning against dishonesty. They phone the office, insist the money was not theirs, and reflect on Psalm 139:2 about God knowing all thoughts. It’s never too late to seek the Lord and make things right.
Global warming humor and cold irony from Don Warkentin
Don Warkentin of Mission British Columbia mocks climate skeptics in a letter noting claims that cold proves global cooling. He suggests practical tests to expose flawed logic, from traffic lights to banking and taxes, ending with a tongue in cheek hotline number.
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Lake Dauphin fishery push for seasonal closure gains support
Manitoba observers urge the Doer government to implement a comprehensive plan for Lake Dauphin and its tributaries. They warn that young fish are scarce compared to mature stocks and call for a seasonal conservation closure to protect spawning periods. Heather Stefanson and Stuart Briese press for action to safeguard sustenance, commercial, and sport fishing.
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Stuart Briese
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