White Cane Week challenges myths about blind Canadians
In a White Cane Week interview, N R Pettapiece of the Canadian Council of the Blind Manitoba Division notes two false images of blind people. He stresses that blind individuals are not magically gifted or helpless and do not possess special inner powers. Pettapiece, who is blind, speaks to dispel stereotypes.
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N. R. Pettapiece
C.C.B. Manitoba
Winnipeg
White Cane Week
Canadian Council of the Blind
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Pettapiece
Blind Canadians Build Skills Through CNIB Programs
The CNIB has aided blind Canadians for sixty years through training and practical methods. Members learn to handle teapots and stoves safely use Braille labels for kitchen items and wardrobe colors and manage money with folded bills. The club urges replacing outdated notions with a positive view of blindness, highlighted by the White Cane Week slogan Put the Accent on Ability.
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CNIB
Quotable Quote on Civil Liberties and Security
A quotation attributed to John Diefenbaker remarks that civil liberties are second to national security and survival. The line emphasizes a government prioritizing security over individual freedoms.
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John Diefenbaker
Caution Corner on Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
Manitoba Consumers' Bureau warns readers about protecting personal information to avoid fraud. The piece cites Ken Smith urging shredding of cards and cheques and notes a door to door kitchenware case where a cancellation and refund were secured after bureau involvement.
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Ken Smith
Credit Lines
Manitoba Consumers' Bureau
Manitoba
Consumers’ Bureau
Manitoba Consumers Bureau Direct Sellers License Toll Free
The Consumers Bureau licenses direct sellers under the Consumer Protection Act. It offers a toll free service for all Manitoba citizens at 1 800 262 8844.
Seniors Week marks 20th anniversary in Winnipeg
The Age and Opportunities Centre celebrates twenty years with a Seniors Week from May 13 to May 19 featuring recreation education fitness and new careers. Seniors or groups in Manitoba are invited to contact Farrell Fleming at 1102 211 Portage Avenue Winnipeg by telephone 947-1276 to participate.
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Age & Opportunity Centre
Manitoba
Farrell Fleming
Age & Opportunities Centre
Portage Avenue
Winnipeg
Letter to the Editor Defends Ratepayers and Tax Policy
A Roblin letter writer defends municipal ratepayers and elected officials amid fiscal strain from declining farm incomes. He argues local governments rely on property taxes, warns against overburdening taxpayers, and cautions that taxing too much endangers essential services.
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Roblin Cleaners & Carpet Centre
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Steinbach Civic Centre
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Woodlands
Manitoba Consumers’ Bureau
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Roblin District
Intermountain
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Inttermountain-Pelly Trail
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Goose Lake High School
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Roblin Intermediate School
Litto
Mickelson
Adult Continuing Education
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Hertha Schmollinger
John Watkin
Tion
Saturn Motor Inn
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Hearing Aid Dealers’ Association of Manitoba
Hastings
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