Turncoats and changeable politics across eras
A long reflection on shifting political loyalties and the evolving view of party switching. Notable examples include Churchill, Pearson, Diefenbaker, Thatcher, Bennett, Bracken, and others as attitudes toward defection soften while electors accept changing minds. Also notes Ottawa mayor Charlotte Whitton’s sharp comeback and a local column on tax fairness.
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Winston Churchill
Pearson
Diefenbaker
Ross Thatcher
CCF
Saskatchewan
Mr. Bennett
Social Credit
B.C
John Bracken
Manitoba
Duff Roblin
The
Grits
Gil Molgat
New Democrats
Russ Paulley
Charlotte Whitton
Ottawa
Charlotte
Allarney Guide
Killarney
Big CBC weekend features CFL opener and NFL kickoff
CBC TV schedules a busy weekend with the CFL clash Calgary Stampeders versus Ottawa Rough Riders at Landsdowne Park on Saturday. Sunday offers NFL season opener Chicago Bears against Green Bay Packers with Paul Hornung back from suspension. Also Sunday Ed Sullivan hosts Moscow State Circus and a film on Mount McKinley Wall of Ice. Tuesday September 15 presents Happy End Swiss variety show.
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Cbc-Tv
Calgary Stampeders
Ottawa Roughriders
Landsdowne Park
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
CBWT
Winnipeg
Blue Bombers
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
Packers
Golden Bay
Paul Hornung
Bears
Willie Gallimore
John Farrington
Ed Sullivan
Moscow State Circus
Oleg Popov
Waterfowl Seasons Across Canadian Provinces
Saskatchewan opens Sept 7 in the north and Sept 21 in the south with bag and possession limits unchanged. Alberta counts Sept 7 in the north and Sept 21 in the south with last year limits. Ontario shows northern Sept 15 central Sept 26 and southern district Oct 3 with the same bag limits as last year.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ontario
Essex County
National Grain renews expanded accident insurance for farmers
National Grain Company renews its accident insurance plan for farmers delivering 500 bushels or more in the prior year. Coverage auto applies with no forms, reaches up to 5000 dollars, and includes dependents and farm workers. covers injuries anywhere, any time. Spokesman notes about 80 claims paid monthly, 614 in eight months. Details from National Grain Elevator Managers.
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National Grain Company
National Grain Accident Insurance Plan
National Grain
National Grain Elevator
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Lakeside Honey Farm
Roblin
Man
Yaya Tai Tre
Consolidated Electric
Macleod
Roblin, Man
Tare
Soint Ronn
Ira
Roblin Plumbing
Alaska
Mount McKinley
Mt. McKinley
North America
Montreux Film Festival
National Grain Renews
Government of Canada
Canada
Department of Education
Legislative Buildings
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