Un-Funny Political Theater Covers ballots and birds in flux
The piece surveys election disputes in a province with the New Democratic Party in power and recounts, arguing for stricter ballot rules and interpreting voter intent. It also contrasts blueberry crop damage by robins with agricultural losses and criticizes media biases in national coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Democratic Party
Schreyer
Lehreyer
Ibe
Amuan-On-The-Street
George A Little Named Region Manager Manitoba West
PRO FUND DISTRIBUTORS LTD announces George A Little as Region Manager Manitoba West based in Brandon. He brings 22 years with Western Savings and Investors Group and 18 years with the Royal Bank, guiding a program of mutual funds including bond funds for regular income and tax advantages, Canadian and American funds, and energy funds. Office contact: 1252 26th St Brandon 728-1620. For information write the Information Officer in Winnipeg.
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A. W. Mallet
PRO .Fund Distributors Ltd
Western Canada
George A. Little
Manitoba West
Brandon
Little
Western Savings
Royal Bank
Profund Distributors Ltd
Templeton Growth Fund
Japan
Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada
PRO
Manitoba
26Th St
PRO Fund Distributors Ltd
Portage Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
Repairing a Leaking Asphalt Roof With Instant Patch
A reader asks about fixing leaks in an ar asbestos shingled roof. The answer describes using Instant Patch a high solids asphalt compound with reinforcement fibers and a brush or trowel. Look for leaks near flashing chimneys pipes and roof devices or under loose shingles and apply generous patches to seal.
Wildfire Country Roofing Tips From Tompkins Advi
Practical tippery on shingles and patching from Tommy Tompkins. The ad urges careful shaking of shingles into place with Instant Patch to resist wind and rain. It includes a Toronto address for more leak questions and mentions everyday items like soda bottles and beer cans as seen impacts, urging responsible disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip van Winkle
Buddy
Moon
Tom Tremfix
Tremeo Manufacturing Company (Canada), Ltd
Toronto
Ontario
Littering Debate and Public Responsibility Across North America
In a call for change, Vilhjalmis Stefansson argues litter harms the eye and environment, urging individual action like using litter bags. He cites Keep America Beautiful figures: the average person disposes of 250 cans, 135 bottles, and 338 plastic cups yearly, with men littering more than women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilhjamees Stefansson
Keep America Beautiful, Inc
Reggie's Ramblings: Hard to Say What Makes Sense
The column riffs on humor and human wit without a clear target or thesis. It muses on confusion, joke value, and the line between nonsense and sense in everyday banter.
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