Mainstream Canada: teeth for small firms in mergers debate
Federal legislators review the Combines Investigation Act as a CFIB survey shows one-quarter of small firms fear big firm practices. Full-line forcing and predatory pricing cited. Jim Bennett calls for a law with teeth to curb dominant players including Crown Corporations. Emphasis on jobs and hiring from small businesses amid global shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Quebec
Jim Bennett
CFIB
Parkland Regional Development grants progress noted
A store owner praises council's winter street cleaning while criticism exists. The economic development network highlights a computer based system to provide current community profiles and business information. Parkland Regional Development Inc. reports a $57,000 grant for the first half of 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland Regional Development Inc
Inglis
2Nd Avenue S.W
Main Street
Centennial Avenue
Schools
3Rd Avenue
N.E
2Nd Avenue
Roblin
San Clara
Cummer
4Th Ave
St. Vlnd's College
2Nd Ave
Lake of the Prairies
Petlura
S.E
Shell Valley
Roker
Conservation and Alternative Energy Accord Signed with Manitoba
A federal provincial accord linking conservation and alternative energy programs was signed by Pat Carney and Vic Schroeder. They commit up to 8 million dollars over two years for housing, renewables, transportation, and industrial energy projects, coordinated with Manitoba’s 50 million energy conservation loan fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Energy, Mines and Resources
Pat Carney
Energy and Mines
Vic Schroeder
Miss Carney
Schroeder
National Conservation and Alternative Energy Initiative
NCAEI
Canada
Newfoundland
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Child choking hazards and safety tips for parents
A toddler rescues a peanut at home but nearly suffocates. hospital removal prevents death. A six month old dies from a walnut shard after a babysitter offers a mince meat cookie. The piece lists common choking foods and urges avoiding peanuts and similar items for young children.
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Johnny
Grandpa
Heather
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Roblin Review
Roblin Review Ltd
1St Ave. N.W
D. H. Oliphant
M.D. Oliphant
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
U.S.A
CCNA
Mainstream
Tony Carlson
Greenmail
CIFB
Cont
Second Avenue
Hooper
The
Canadian Red Cross
Roblin Credit Union
Bank of Canada
Roblin Motor Inn
Hastings Hearing Aid Centres Ltd
Donald St
Winnipeg
Man
Royal Bank
Rosser
Brandon
Jakeman Insurance & Real Estate
Childs Lake
Ingils
Ers
Pioneer Place
Lo No
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