Sales tax reform debated by Canadian observer
Ann M. Smith notes federal Finance Minister Michael Wilson faces a tough path over overhauling the archaic sales tax system. She argues a national value added tax risks burdening small business and provinces, while Canadian goods lose competitiveness domestically and abroad. The piece urges provincial cooperation to replace both federal and provincial taxes with a single national levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ottawa
Alberta
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Letter to the editor rails against seat belt law
A reader denounces seat belt legislation as unlawful and coercive arguing fines rely on fear not safety. The writer questions efficacy of belts, cites fines as government revenue, appeals to Supreme Court to refund penalties, and credits colleagues while urging Len Derkach to push the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Harry
Manitoba
Supreme Court
Sam Askiw
Plohman
Penner
Pawley
Len Derkach
Privatization debate Across Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Peter Warren outlines a Western Canada privatization theme as Premier Grant Devine and Premier Howard Pawley push Crown corporations toward private or public sale. He cites Saskatchewan potash debt write off, rising Manitoba crown liabilities, and public sentiment on Canada Post and related services amid a broader shift in government ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Warren
Manitoba-Saskatchewan
Grant Devine
Woolco
Manitoba
Howard Pawley
Regina
ICG
Russell
West
Devine
Potash Corp
Saskatchewan
MTX
MPIC
Workers’ Compensation Board
ManitobaEnvironment Week coordinator responds to criticism
Chris Guly of Canada Post Manitoba Mid West Division defends Environment Week 1987 against Peter Warren. He cites extensive activities from cleanups to forums, a large opening festival with 5 000 attendees, and strong public support. He argues Warren misread the program and highlights Crown corporation revenues and community sponsorships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Selkirk
Winnipeg
Alexander Dock
Stephen Juba Park
National Film Board
Winnipeg Assiniboine Park
Canada
Manitoba
Canada Post Corporation
Chris Guly
Mid-West
Prairie neighborliness and weekly paper heroism
A Carlyle Observer front page tale highlights a community rally for Barry Bird, a paraplegic former Regina store head, with an $8,000 auction raising funds to $17,000. Vermilion Standard notes eight Dewberry High graduates excelling in sports, arts, and academics, illustrating local papers’ focus on hometown achievements and everyday people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe and Mail
Carlyle Observer
Barry Bird
Regina
Canadian Tire
Barry
Barry Bird Trust Fund. They Recruited Rcmp Cpl. Pat Laturnas
Coleen Raymard
Carlyle
Vermilion Standard
Dewberry High
Explorers
U. of Alberta
The Olden Days Highlights of 1907 to 1967 Events
A compilation of dated notices notes transfers fires elections open days and retirements across Manitoba and Shoal Lake Silverton Brightside Kidd Dropmore and Winnipeg. Entries reference CPR agents city closures redecorations anniversaries and banking developments along with longtime residents moving on and communal acknowledgments.
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Main Street
Rojiwo
United States
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Y Ann. M. Smith
Michael Wilson
John Bulloch
Canadian Federation of Independent
John Naf
France
Germany
Spain
Canada Post
By Fred McGuiness
Geo. Hyde
C.P.R
New Denver
B.C
Shoal Lake
McRostie
Bertha Rea
Brightside
P.H. Nelson
Manitoba Postmasters’ Association
Silverton
Miss Day
Alvin Robb
B.P.O. Ellis Tas
Robb
Russell Lodge No. 20
Earle Berg
Kidd
Canadian National Telegraph
John Robertson Af Dropmore
H. Preece
Frank Clement and Sons Ltd
Main and
Assiniboine
Royal Bank of Canada
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