Remembrance Day plea for Vietnam veterans in the Legion
A column argues the Royal Canadian Legion should admit Vietnam veterans and other forgotten WWII and Korean War veterans. It notes Remembrance Day amid Gulf War fears, warns the Legion may vanish without new members, and urges inclusion of veterans who fought under other flags.
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Legion
Royal Canadian Legion
Vietnam
Persian Gulf
Mid-East
Mecca
Saigon
Herc
Gulf
U.S
George Bush
Ho Chi Minh
Smokers Speak Up On Arena and Health Centre Smoking Rules
A reader argues for balance in smoking policy at the arena and district health centre. He defends smokers as law abiding and cites designated areas, voluntary time as volunteers, and the impact of bans on attendance and family activities. He notes smokers’ adherence to non smoking zones and urges coexistence.
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Northstar
Northstars
Elderly and disabled at Canadian volunteers convention
A visitor describes a convention in a large Canadian city where deaf and non English speakers receive interpreters. The 85 year old opening speaker highlights seniors needs for information on entitlements, safety at home, and library resources with references to Alex Comfort and John McLeish.
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Canada
Alex Comfort
John McLeish
Prairie Perspective on Loneliness and Disabled Access
A discussion on loneliness and disability highlights the need for better access in public spaces. Speakers note the value of information and tailored outreach, while an MP reveals he learned to connect with voters via laundromat wall notices.
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Laudromats
Ministers' controversial remarks spark debate in legislature
Roger Matas reports that Manitoba ministers Jim Downey and Harold Neufeld faced opposition over remarks seen as insulting to northern residents and ethnically based funding opinions. Premier Gary Filmon defended free expression while urging policy alignment and emphasizing budget constraints and cultural heritage issues.
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Northern Affairs
Jim Downey
Energy
Harold Neufeld
Downey
NDP
Gary Filmon
Filmon
Neufeld
Canada
Roger Matas
Cjob Radio
Winnipeg
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