Recycling debate pits consumers and government against business
A provocative letter argues that paper waste harms the environment and that government, industry, and consumers must cooperate. It critiques reliance on chlorine in paper production, calls for recycled and unbleached products, and questions priorities like health care and education if inaction continues.
Newfoundland Struggles Highlight Loyal Islander Spirit
In Canada the Newfoundland economy falters with fish plants closing and quotas cut while Hibernia fields remain idle. A flotilla from St John’s Harbour claims Grand Banks area outside the 200 mile limit symbolically for Canada illustrating resilient, if strained, Loyalist sentiment.
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Canada
Newfoundland
Hibernia
Grand Banks
St. John’s Harbour
Quebec
Community newspapers reflect communal care in crises
Local weeklies chronicle neighbors helping neighbors after fires rescues and medical emergencies. Shirley Nordlund and Doug Redl recount a blaze that left a home damaged while strangers helped until firefighters arrived.
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Shirley Nordlund
Doug Redl
Tisdale Recorder
Carman Valley
Susan
Stoker
United Church
Rosewort
Scratching River
Morris
Cristina Waldner
Cristina
Lions Club
Dan Weselowski
Warman
Dan
Saskatoon
Dave Krovchenko
Tisdale
Melfort
Dave
Trucker Nedine Butler-Temple Rescues Couple and Douses Blaze
In Rossburn Review the long distance trucker Nedine Butler-Temple is commended for two rescues. She saved a woman after a creek plunge by packing wounds with mud and kept the victim alive. She also unhooked a trailer and drove away from a fire threat. The piece ends noting small town kindness as Dennis Popaden praises honest customers who returned a hundred-dollar bill.
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Rossburn
Nedine Butler-Temple
Ontario
Nedine
Dennis
MPIC backs seat belt use in Manitoba press release
The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation issued a January 21 news release endorsing seat belt use, stating belts save lives and prevent injuries. MPIC defends its position against columnist Peter Warren's misstatement and notes no evidence contradicting their stance.
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Peter Warren
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
MPIC
Manitoba
University of Winnipeg
Kindred Spirits of PEI Society Formed
Readers urged to join a new group, Kindred Spirits of PEI Society, to share insights into Lucy Maud Montgomery life and Anne of Green Gables. Contact Silver Bush Park Corner Kingston Road RR 2 Kensington PEI Canada COB 1M0 for more information.
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Prince Edward Island
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Pe.i. Society
Anne
L.M. Montgomery
Silver Bush
Park Corner
Kensington R.R
Canada
No petty squabble stalls Canada economy debate
Roger Matas of CJOB Winnipeg reports that federal and provincial leaders clashed over the economy without productive agreement. They argued over the constitution, free trade and spending while resisting concrete solutions. A highway program is floated, but politicians worry about spending and taxes. Concerted cross‑government action is urged to relieve the burden on taxpayers.
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Canada
Ottawa
United States
Mexico
U.S
Gary Filmon
NDP
Manitoba
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