Canadians Support Global Aid and Local Change
A letter highlights Canada’s aid through the Unitarian Service Committee, detailing 475 Bangladesh groups aiding 13 000 women with a 485 dollar loan base. It notes seeds saved by Ethiopian farmers for global crops and urges continued generosity amid budget cuts and a global perspective.
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Reader letter defends Mary and Jesus against Mary worship
In a December letter to the editor the writer rebukes the pulpit piece on Mary the mother of Jesus. He argues Mary is not titled the blessed virgin or mother of God and cites Scripture to insist Jesus was fully human and that prayer should be offered to Christ alone. He urges honoring the Son as the Father is honored.
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Joses
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Paul
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Shake-Up By Canada Post Spurs Cuts and Perks
The Regina Leader Post reports Canada Post expands with a $90 million Ottawa HQ and 70 plus senior executives while perks include free cars expenses and private box seats. Postal rates rise to 44 cents in 1993 from 17 cents in 1981 as independent operators face reductions and potential elimination.
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Postal Service
Ottawa
Canada Post Corporation
Canada Post
Regina
Leader Post
Rural Canadians face service cuts threaten community life
A rural senior laments recession driven mail cuts from 13 per cent to under 10 per cent. An estimated 200 to 300 operators may refuse renewals. The note questions who can afford modern tech like fax to replace mail. The writer fears loss of post offices churches businesses and recreation in small communities.
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