Canadian Labour Congress Faces Internal Rifts and Tensions
A commentary on deepening divides within the Canadian Labour Congress as militant unions press for expanded influence while others warn against excessive power. It notes wage gains outpacing inflation, threats to civil service jobs, and calls for broader social disruption including a general strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Labour Congress
CLC
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Ttke
Belgium
France
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Long Week End Camping at Asessippi Park
Letter details a May 1976 camping trip with four friends at Asessippi Provincial Park in Manitoba. The 45 mile lake invites canoe trips and semi back to nature sites, with 30 of about 80 campsites used and a quieter scene than nearby Clear Lake.
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Asessippi
Clear Lake
Asessippi Provincial Park
Russell
Neepawa Press
Reggies Ramblings and Miscellany From The City Desk
A fragmented column notes hockey chatter about Philadelphia defenseman Izzy Goodenough and a Stanley Cup display with a dismissive No. from Jim Tang. It weighs Manitoba seeking a Bill of Rights to protect essential public services amid strikes. A fable about a treasury holder lowering a popular budget closes the piece with a Confucius quip on reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Goodenough
Izzy
Jim Tang
Manitoba
Law Commission
Confucius
Parkland Regional Summer Games Inspire Local Participation
A resident expresses eagerness to join the Parkland Regional Summer Games and related poster competitions. The dialogue hints at opportunities to participate in athletics and art, with intention to cheer athletes and contribute sketches as part of regional festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland
Frances Watson
2Nd Street
S. W. Dauphin
Savelia (Risia) Sytnick
Dauphin
Weill
Joe
Canada Post to issue 1976 Olympic Ceremonies stamps
Three commemorative stamps for the Flame Lighting Opening and Victory ceremonies will be issued by Canada Post. Bryce Mackasey announced the Olympic series, the largest ever, totaling 35 stamps with 8 14 and 25 cent denominations printed by Ashton Potter Limited. The June 18 release features Peter Swan’s design showing Greece to Canada flame transfer, the Opening Ceremony flag carry, and three medalists.
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Ottawa
Canada Post
Bryce Mackasey
Post Office
Ashton- Potter Limited
Toronto
Peter Swan
Greece
Canada
Olympic stamps honor young athletes and ideals
Mr Mackasey says the Olympic Track and Field stamps issued June 11 1975 highlight global youth achievement and Olympic ideals. They are available at philatelic counters and through the Philatelic Service until June 11 1976, after which only semi annual packs or annual souvenir collections will be offered.
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Mackasey
Philatric
Philatelic Service
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Winnipeg
Artificial Insemination Advisory Board Election
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Massey
Park 2
Shell River
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Shellmouth
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Grandview
Gilbert
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McCreary
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