Reminiscences on Kennedy, Henderson and hockey legends
The piece recalls where people were when JFK was shot and when Paul Henderson scored for Team Canada against the Soviet Union. It moves through 1973 Helsinki Moscow jeans tale, a Moscow police misunderstanding, and a Sydney 2000 encounter with Henderson, revealing mistaken identity and a yacht lunch with the author.
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Foster Hewitt
Paul Henderson
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Canada
Soviet Union
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Tretiak
Phil Esposito
Esposito
Toronto
University of Toronto
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Finland
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Siberia
Sydney
Australia
Canadian Racing Association
International Olympic Committee
Mineself
Sydney Harbour
Finance Minister Flaherty and Liberal tax proposals debate
The piece discusses Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Liberal plans to cut the lowest tax bracket from 16 to 15 percent and raise personal exemptions by 500 dollars. It estimates the cost and potential savings, noting Conservative support and personal views from the author.
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Jim Flaherty
John
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GST Cut Tied to Real Estate Outlook and Tax Shifts
Analysts weigh a potential GST reduction from seven to six percent, with a target of five percent in coming years, predicting billions in lost revenue over two years. The Liberals oppose the cuts while Conservatives signal possible repeal of the Liberal plan, affecting new home costs and buyer spending.
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