Banks tighten collateral as recession looms in Canada
Canadian small businesses face a lending squeeze as banks demand higher collateral amid a slowing economy. CFIB economist Catherine Swift notes rising defaults fears drive tighter credit while bankers defend unchanged practices and some urge equity funding alternatives.
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Recycling Trends On The Prairies Spark Volunteer Push
A Prairie observer notes a surge in recycling as communities form volunteer groups and begin sending metals plastics and newsprint to markets. Grants aid projects in Rosetown and Virden while Hanna Lions Club proves a profitable model before plant closures shift markets and costs.
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Ottawa
Prairies
Hanna Lions Club
Redcliff
Lions
Rosetown Eagle
Virden
Empire Advance
Opasquia Times
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Pilosopher
Buckminster Fuller
Youth justice committees offer community based diversion
Manitoba's youth justice committees handle minor offenses outside court, with 900 cases in Winnipeg and expansion to towns like Boissevain and Steinbach. Offenders sign a diversion agreement, perform community service, restitution, or apologies, and avoid formal records if they comply, reducing recidivism and costs.
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Boissevain
Killarney
Carman
Manitou
Steinbach
Russell
Lac du Bonnet
Beausejour
Manitoba
Dandy Greyhound and the Fiddler in Edinburgh Tales
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls a legendary greyhound named the Dandy and a bygone Edinburgh dog track era. The narrator recounts how the Dandy charmed crowds, battles with bookies, and a paint incident at home, while relatives, including the Fiddler, shaped the dog’s roaring early career and quick exits from the arena.
Clothes make the child and the man in spring
The narrator compares his kids Alexander Stephanie and Duncan to wardrobe obsessions. Alexander and Stephanie crave coordinated, pricey outfits while Duncan stays casual in hand me downs. The father notes his own frugal wardrobe, wonders about his values and if clothes shape character, and fantasizes about a Harris Tweed jacket upgrade. He asks for spring fashion suggestions.
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Fiddler
McGrath
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London
England
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Stephanie
Elizabeth
Children's Wear
Duncan
Franklin
Fraser's Men's Wear
Dandy's Retirement and Manitoba Dog Track Idea
The writer reflects on the Dandy retiring and expresses enthusiasm for dog racing as a business venture. He mentions racing dogs as not evil, recalls happy times with men and dogs, and proposes starting dog tracks in Manitoba with a track in Russell. He ends noting remaining paint and signs off as Alex Aitken.
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Manitoba
Russell
Peter Warren
Edinburgh
Patrick Liam Sean ‘Mginty
Ireland
Peter
Alex Aitken
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