Bureaucratese and the Language of Power
A columnist critiques bureaucratese, arguing big words hide small ideas and hinder understanding. The piece notes Ottawa and provincial officials use opaque jargon, burdens small businesses, and even bureaucrats struggle to understand each other.
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Ottawa
Civil Service
Bureaucracy Seen as Illiterate in Both Official Languages
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business argues that government dysfunction stems from bureaucrats lacking strong communication in both official languages. They warn that many small businessmen deal with civil service and long for a return to structured English grammar to prevent Canada from adding a third official language.
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Canada
Think Small
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
April named Traffic Safety Month
Canada Safety Council designates April as Traffic Safety Month for 1978 expanding the Car Check Campaign into a broader awareness effort. Public response will shape the campaign’s future as materials for drivers pedestrians and passengers are distributed at the start of the summer driving season.
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Canada Safety Council
University Ag Faculty Visit and Metric Meeting Plans
University agriculture faculty will visit the Northwest region February 7 8 and 9 with attendance by Roblin district for Ag days and a career meeting with Goose Lake High. Speakers include Associate Dean L B Siemens Ag Economist Dr Larry Rigaux and Livestock Nutritionist Bob Drysdale. A second note covers an upcoming mid March metric system meeting for farmers with details to come.
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Columbia Hall
Old Elk's Hall
Household Fixes From a Canadian Home Column
Harris Mitchell offers practical DIY advice for common problems. Tips include ammonia treatment for aluminum pans, sanding and refinishing mahogany cupboards, and safe cleaning methods for satin lampshades, with cautions on finish removal and repainting.
Does God Heal Miracle Wings of Healing Mission Story
Dennis and his wife Linda and their three children Christine Matthew Stephen reside in Kamsack Saskatchewan. Miracle Wings of Healing Mission led by Rev Robinson began two years ago and is recognized as a charitable organization by the government. In Manitoba and Saskatchewan the mission reports many healings in Miracle Crusades with beneficiaries asked to obtain medical verification from their doctors.
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Dennis
Linda
Christine
Matthew
Stephen
Kamsack, Sask
Miracle Wings of Healing Mission
Robinson
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
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