Underground economy threatens Canadian businesses
Ann M. Smuth notes the rise of the underground economy in Canada as payroll taxes and workers compensation soar. A CFIB April survey shows 34.3 percent of 11,765 respondents face underground competition, especially in construction, forestry, and mining, with Quebec and Manitoba hit hard. The piece compares with Italy's 4 percent GNP impact and urges awareness of hidden costs and policy gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann M. Smuth
Europe
Canada
Canadian Federation of Independent ‘Business
WCB
CFIB
Italy
Ketchup Critique Sparks Debate On Taste And Health
Peter Hessel vents about ketchup, calling it pollution in food and urging readers to consider its impact from taste to budget. He muses on why kids and restaurants are so ketchup obsessed, questions its role in meals, and invites reader letters to the editor.
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Peter Hessel
Tam
Leamington
Ontario
H.J. Heinz Company
Onta
Macdonald's
Harvey's
Greasy Joe's
Canada
Letter to the Editor objects to river pollution in Banner
Ila M. Bily of Russell questions CSP waste discharge into the Assiniboine River after reading a Banner article. She recalls clearer river water and warns pollution will rise, citing yellow sludge and potential harm to drinking water. Mary Hollands of Mississauga thanks Russell for a welcoming campground and friendly Manitobans.
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CSP
O.K
Assiniboine
Russell
Mary Hollands
Mississauga
Ontario
Two Canada's agriculturally speaking interview with AgWeek
The interview features journalist Juan Miguel Pedraza of AgWeek, discussing Canadian ag policy and regional differences. He quotes leaders and ministers from Ontario to Alberta, notes fears over wheat prices, and reflects on cross border farming and terminology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Miguel Pedraza
Agweek
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Agriculture
Dakotas
Iowa
Montana
Nebraska
Juan Miguel
Wise
Mayer
Uruski
Elzinga
Devine
Wajer
Mulroney
Reagan
Canada
Windsor Star
Ontario
Canadian Wheat Board
Juan Migeul
Alberta
Peter Elzina
Manitoba
Bill Uruski
Dave Klever
49Th
COR troubles and splinter parties threaten Western politics
Peter Warren outlines the Confederation of Regions Western Party crisis with internal finance and leadership strife. He notes Manitoba support for deposed leader Elmer Knutson, mocks future splinter parties, and warns COR must fix finances and governance or risk electoral doom.
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Peter Warren
Confederation of Regions Western Party
COR
Elmer Knutson
Manitoba
Manitoba Party
Knutson
Confederation of Regions
Dennis Heeney
Vivian Friesen
Allan Foster
Fred Debrecen
Doug Stefanson
Lowell
Elmer
Manitova Cor
Local Auspices Chronicle of Manitoba Dates and Events
A timeline of August dated notes from early 20th century Manitoba records: grain elevators at Binscarth closed for the season and a 1917 note of Cora Clee teaching near Grandview. Manitoba prairie chickens protected by law this year. 1927 Marquis wheat cutting by Bill Thom. Home Improvement Contest judged by John Bell with prize to Mrs Stuart Cochran e. 1957 clock installation contract for Russell post office. Harrowby school term opened with Miss A Young from Neepawa. 1957 Crosby school closure due to few pupils. Ed Wondrasek’s son among remaining school age children. 1957 John and Mrs Schentag celebrate 50th anniversary. May Robertson guest before Vancouver departure. 1967 Logie Smellie family to move to Winnipeg for work. Angus Bennett 50th anniversary. 1977 large Russell area reunion for Leonard and Lucinda Davidson descendants. Binscorth Oilers beat Angusville Cardinals 3-0 in North Division series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Thom
Silverton U.F.W.M
John Bell
Stuart Cochrane
W.J. Grasby
Russell
Harrowby
A. Young
Neepawa
John Schentag
Vancouver
May Robertson
Jay Gillespie
Leonard
Lucinda Davidson
Cracknell
Parkland
Binscorth Oilers
Angusville Cardinals
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I Russell
Main Street
Russell, Manitoba
Rojiwo
Chaioner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Peter
Ila M. Bily
By Fred McGuiness
COR Western Party
Winnipeg
Aryums
Progressive Conservation
New Democrat
Liberal
CDR
Progressive Party
Western Canada Concept
Independent Communist Party
Christian Reform
Western Assembly Party
Rhinocero’s Party
Binscarth Rave
Cora Clee
Grandview
Crosby
Atomote
Ed Wondrasek
Logie Smellie
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