Public's message spurs postal revolt in Canada
Tony Carlson reports a backbench revolt derailed a cabinet plan to raise first class postage by two cents. The rate hike is sent to a parliamentary committee for study, with cabinet still able to override. Politicians demand justification and pursue cost cuts to curb deficits and absenteeism.
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Canada Post
Post
Michel Cote
Post Office
Parliament Hill
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Community Access Channel Faces Possible Shutdown
The article discusses the Access Channel as a community promotion tool with local programming potential. It notes support from Pitre and Lederhouse for using the studio at St. Vladimir's College, and warns that low community response could force Westman to pull the channel off the air while plans for a Beausejour meeting and a province wide recreation policy paper move forward.
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Pitre
Access
Westman
St. Vladimir’s College
Lederhouse
Waste management hearings map Manitoba plan under IDS Monenco study
Environmental officials report cost options for five waste management paths including regional facilities with incineration and a low cost mixed option. Public hearings across Portage la Prairie Winnipeg Dauphin and other cities inform a final report due early next year.
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Portage la Prairie
Arbory
Beausejour
Winnipeg
Dauphin
Brandon
Flin Flon
Pas
Thompson
Morden
Swan River
Rodeway Inn
Manitoba
Ids-Monenco
Swan River Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba Environmental Council
Lecuyer
Edwin Yee
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Roblin Review
Roblin Review Ltd
1St Ave. N.W
Roblin
D. H. Oliphant
M.D. Oliphant
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Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Canada
U.S.A
CCNA
Mainstream
Tony Carlson
Carman
Beasejour
Manitoba Parks and Recreation Association
Manitoba Association of Urban Municipalities
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
First Pool
Historical Resources Branch
Mitchell
Pool
Walter Arndt
RAW Deal
Bobeody
Video King Movies
Planning Act
1St Avenue North West
Province of
Main Street
Fifth Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Jakeman Insurance & Real Estate
Arch Avenue
Smith Place
Inglis
2Nd Avenue S.W
4Th Ave
Highway 83
Centennial Avenue
San Clara
3Rd Avenue
N.E
2Nd Avenue
St. Vlnd's College
2Nd Avenue N.E
Duck Mountains
Dropmore
Shellmouth Dam
Old Yard
Lake of the Prairies
Grandview
Petlura
Pt. S.E
Cardenger Autobody
Roker
Makaroff
Childs Lake
Crestview
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