A Pattern For Canada From Third World Examples
The piece argues poorer Canadian regions should imitate Third World patterns focusing on local, labor intensive production. It critiques transfer payments and centralized industry, urging cottage industries in rural Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, low cost farm tools for New Brunswick, and regional retail consortia to boost self sufficiency and reduce energy related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arge
North America
Atlantic Canada
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
New Brunswick
Atlantic
Safety Hints For Cyclists
Manitoba reports 37 cyclists injured last year when a left turning vehicle entered their path. Cyclists suffer injuries in auto bike collisions and motorists may face legal action for traffic violations. Drivers should give space when overtaking and briefly toot their horn from 150 to 200 feet away. Horn from behind can startle a cyclist into losing control. Large trailer mirrors protrude 18 inches and pose hazards. allow ample room when overtaking riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Churchill River Diversion Begins at South Bay Cofferdam Breach
Manitoba Hydro begins Churchill River diversion through a new channel at South Bay with cofferdam breach on June 2. Water flows at about 8 400 cfs via Rat-Notigi basin toward Southern Indian Lake, with levels planned to rise to 844 by December 1976 and 847 by December 1977 under licence limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Hydro
South Bay
Rat-Notigi Basin
Missi
Southern
Indian Lake
Churchill River
Burntwood River
Southern Indian Lake
Rat-Natigi
Decembr
Water Resources Branch
Manitoba Department of Mines, Resources and Environmental Management
Craft Supplies Stockroom Featured in Roblin Review
The Roblin Review highlights a large stock of craft supplies available locally. Shoppers can find tools, paints, papers, and kits ideal for hobbies and small projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Reggies Ramblings May 24 1976 Nostalgia and Canada Day thoughts
A nostalgic column recalls May 24 celebrations in Australia and contrasts them with today in Canada calling it a long weekend. The writer riffs on vocabulary trends and modern terms while noting a reader complaint about the column and referencing Ordon Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Queen Victoria
Canada
Jane
Ordon Sinclair
Sinclair
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By Kenneth McDonald
Central
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Emil
Texaco
Emil’s
Serviettes
Bride Books
M and N Wedding Boutique
2Nd Ave. E
Man
Co-Operative Hail Insurance
Western Farmers
Jeff Gould
Legis Tal
Fhye First
Cartadion Bank
Bank of Montreal
Roblin, Manitoba
Reggie
Brandon
Dauphin
Pas
Winnipeg
Norquay
Manitoba Wildlife
Rquay
Ihou
Moose Hunters
Manitoba Department OF Renewable Resources and Transportation Services
Harvey Bostrom
Wen Melith
Homelite
Terry
Terry Division
Textron Canada Limited
Parkland Repair Shop
Parkway Co-op Ltd
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