End of the long gun registry debated by Canadian Conservatives
The Harper government moves to scrap the long gun registry, waiving PAL and POL fees, removing firearm verification, and shifting Firearms Act oversight to the RCMP. A one year amnesty and refunds for paid PALS POLs follow. Critics cite costs and ineffective crime prevention.
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Reader notes GST math error in budget editorial
Snowever Pete corrects a recent editorial on the federal budget showing that a $175 yearly saving from a one percent GST cut equals less than 50 cents per day. He points out the figure does not reach $2.09 daily and would not cover a cup of coffee or a newspaper.
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Excerpt urges rural towns to revitalize downtowns and shop locally
An Ontario editorial notes parallels between Prairies and rural Canada as Exeter confronts downtown decline. It urges citizen council collaboration to fill empty storefronts, support small businesses, and compete with big box stores by leveraging personal service and community adaptability.
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