Local Measured Service Faces Canadian Phone Users
Mainstream Canada discusses a proposed Local Measured Service plan by Canadian telephone firms. It would charge a cents per call rate for all calls, targeting Quebec Ontario and British Columbia. Companies claim 60 percent would pay less while heavy users pay more, but critics note tens of millions in transition costs.
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Canada Day plans and Roblin arts funding dispute
The article surveys debates over pay per call billing and Canada Day plans noting CFIB votes against pay per call. It then details Roblin Manitoba cultural funding battles as the Roblin District Art Council seeks $5,000 with provincial matching grants, facing town opposition and potential disbandment.
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Roblin Society seeks renewed liability coverage from town
The Roblin Agricultural Society asked the Town Council on June 13 to renew liability insurance under the town policies. The town previously extended coverage for local events like Winter Wonderland and Moonshine Daze, prompting a review of future requests and potential stricter policy enforcement.
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Roblin Art Council Suspends Activities Until September 1984
The Roblin Art Council announces continued suspension of its activities until a September 1984 meeting to assess its position and decide future steps. A motion to disband is possible if current issues persist while Recreation Committee collaboration continues. Executive notes uncertainty and pending decisions.
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Mechanical advantage in a tackle lift problem
In an air cadet problem the mechanical advantage equals the number of fall parts at the moving block. To lift 400 lbs with the given tackle a 100 lb force is required, resulting in a 500 lb top eyeplate load when friction is neglected.
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