Linking the Great Lakes Opening the First Welland Canal 1829
An overview of the Welland Canal from its 1824 incorporation by Upper Canada to its 1829 opening linking Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. It details funding, key figures, early vessels, subsequent enlargements, government involvement, route changes, and the canal’s modern capacity and significance in the Great Lakes waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Welland Canal
Upper Canada
the Welland Canal Co
Canada
England
Bishop Strachan
J. B. Robinson
Peregrine Maitland
Lord Dalhousie
Duke of Wellington
Lord Beresford
Lake Ontario
Lake Erie
Niagara River
George Keefer
William Hamilton Merritt
Ann and Jane
R. H. Boughton
Youngstown
U.S.A
Port Robinson
Welland
Niagara
Gravelly Bay
Port Colbourne
Upper and Lower Canada
Upper Lakes
Great Lakes St. Lawrence
Welland Ship Canal
Fort William
Straits of
Belle Isle
Theanal
Suez
Panama Canals
J. D. Kelly
Confederation Life Collection
Love Everybody and the Media Mystery
A reader questions recent unannounced public service messages on radio and TV. He suspects behind the “love everybody” campaigns lies in government or sponsor agendas, warns of emotional appeals over thought, and urges scrutiny of who funds and directs these appeals. He cites religion, politics, and psychology, comparing to Roman control measures and asks for transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havn
Roman Empire
Brotherhood of Man
Canada
Gobbler
Crop Year Report Sent To Producers
A special pamphlet outlining market developments in the 1970 71 crop year is mailed to prairie grain producers by the Canadian Wheat Board. The Report to Producers gives preliminary figures on grain exports and notes 1970 71 as highly eventful while detailing the new crop year and non cumulative quota operations for wheat oats and barley with August 1 1971 delivery quotas and current market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Wheat Board
Wheat Board pamphlet outlines 1971 72 crop outlook
The pamphlet, mailed to about 190 000 wheat board permit holders, explains factors shaping Canada’s export program for the 1970 71 crop year and previews 1971 72. G N Vogel, chief commissioner, says the producer is the board’s focus and promises regular updates on market developments and grain marketing efforts. Exports are starting well amid uncertain crop conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Wheat Board
Wheat Boards
Seld G. N. Vogel
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Wedgwood Room
St. Regis
Smith St. Winnipeg
John Barrymore
Art Linklater
Brandon
TE Inoustem Development Bank
R. J. Clinchy Street
Man. Tel
ABS ‘American Breeders Service
Lawrence Dufrat
Russell
Oumsell
Man
V. Rosnoski
Russell Clinic
W. Burke
John W. Pratt
Oxnlass
A. G. Busch Investors Syndicate
Inglis
Shellmouth
Manitoba
Duane’s TV
Russell Taxi
Robert Jackson
Queen's Hotel
Central Hotel
Peter Zasitko
Russell, Manitoba
Bob Porter
Journeyman
Foxwarren
Imperial Oil Ltd
Murray Hovey
Reichmuth
Binsearth
Community Jeweller
Brad’s Beauty Salon
Ermanent
Weere Lalor
Simpoons
Sears
Order Office
Texaco Canada Ltd
Peter Ashey
Esso
Atlas Tires
Rami
A&e
Pash Electric
Bill Pash
Railer Court
Heming’s Jewellery
Percy Miller
Binscarth
Grandview, Man
Rani la
Russell Cattle Breeders
Wilson & Copplem
J. En, Wilson
D. D
Coppleman
Warner L. Back
J. L. Bourway
WIST
W. L. Baek
CA. Eorssi
Banner Bakery
Paul Halwes
Prop
Roblin Auction Mart
Boon
Roblin
Enn Murrram Ask
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