Newfoundland strike omen signals wider public wage fight
Tony Carlson outlines a Newfoundland dispute pitting 5500 NAPE workers against the provincial government. The strike, over pay parity with health workers and essential-service designations, raises broader questions about public sector unions and impact on ordinary citizens.
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Roblin tourism growth faces calls for stronger TMPR support
Town secretary treasurer Doug Frost-Hunt notes Roblin hosted 566 campers this summer at Kin Park with 90 Americans from Missouri and Texas. Mayor Boguski and Councillor Cave Church push for better TMPR input and targeted advertising to boost Roblin’s profile.
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Flin Flon weighs bid for winter Games amid mixed council views
McIvor notes Flin Flon has a ready success package in two weeks as three communities discuss a potential bid. Councillors vary from cautious to positive while weighing economic impact. Flin Flon’s Winter Games reportedly generated 5 to 7 million dollars in turnover and about 14 thousand in profit, with Mayor Boguski urging feasibility if a bid is pursued.
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A Footnote to History by Will Koroluk
A historical note on western Canadian urban growth, focusing on Calgary around 1905. It describes severe housing shortages as the Prairie West expanded, with city promoters bringing in new residents while adequate homes lagged. It cites estimates of ten people per living space and tents housing thousands.
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