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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1981
Page
1
Nine of ten provinces have cut corporate tax rates for small firms. Independent businesses are seen as creating most new jobs while large firms cut workers and close plants. Roger Worth notes political support grows as independents drive opportunity.
Quebec and Nova Scotia cut corporate rates for small businesses last year with Prince Edward Island the lone holdout. The trend shows 9 percent for small firms versus 12 percent for general rates in places like New Brunswick, as provincial leaders shift to favor job creators. Brien Gray notes a changed attitude among politicians and bureaucrats toward small business.
Parkland district council approved fire fighting negotiations with Harrison RM and Shoal Lake village, authorized attendance at municipal seminars, opposed AM radio dial change, sought $500 000 insurance, appointed Harriet Hodges to Parkland Home board, and approved various payments and transfers. The group pursues Hudson Bay Route membership, road reconstruction urgency, legal services, and event planning costs with actions dated January 1981.
The piece notes mail order shopping has grown into a multi million dollar industry in the United States and discusses benefits and potential problems for consumers including Manitoba context and guidance for safe purchasing.
The Consumers' Bureau warns about common mail order problems and offers advice. Check ads carefully, compare prices, and beware that photos may misrepresent size or quality. Use COD to protect yourself, return unsatisfactory goods promptly, and send a registered letter with copies. If issues arise, contact 307 Kennedy Street Winnipeg or call 1 800 262 8844 for help.
The 83rd Manitoba Horticultural Association convention ran February 4 to 7 in Neepawa under president Mrs. N R Jasper of Hartney. Reports from 37 local societies, lectures, slides, and exhibits highlighted the event with awards, retirements, and officer slate for 1981.
Former Manitoba Liberal Premier D L Campbell at a public hearing accuses Prime Minister Trudeau of misleading Canadians and condemns bilingual policies and constitutional reform. Mare La londe notes Doug Campbell voices similar public stance and lauds Petro-Canada logo visibility across service stations.
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