Tory plans off the rails by Mike Duffy
Opinion piece criticizing Brian Mulroney's government over the Mercier Bridge protest and Meech Lake accord. It argues the PM risks public support by clinging to a hardline plan and cites Laurier-Ste. Marie by election results and Quebec political shifts involving Meech, Chretien, Wells, and Bouchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Mercier Bridge
Canada
Oka
Mercier
Chateauguay
Quebec
Brian Mulroney
Mulroney
Progressive Conservative
People of
Chretien
Lucien Bouchard
Rat Bouchard
Beekeeping Notes From a Canadian Harvest
Beekeeper Fred McGuiness reflects on Canadian bee industry trends. He cites declines in beekeepers and hives across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba, impacts of U S price supports and border policies, and a shift toward queen bee production. He notes a potential export path for Canadian beehives to Japan and foresees future demand if prices rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly McGuinness
Bee-Yard
Kelly
Mike Dorrance
Alberta Agriculture
John Gruszka
Saskatchewan
Don Dixon
Manitoba
Dixon
U.S
Jornalists
Canada
Japan
Radio straw vote hints at Manitoba election unrest
A CJOB radio host recalls a live straw poll from Aug 7 exploring if Manitoba voters would favor a Conservative majority or a Liberal/NDP split. He notes leanings toward recall votes, None of the Above on ballots, and plebiscite returns as potential reforms for provincial and federal elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Filmon
Liberal
NDP
Reform Party
CJOB
California
Manitoba
Canada Post faces looming strike amid 1990 disruptions
The prospect of a large postal walkout looms as CUPW and management head toward an August 31 deadline with a risk of mid September service disruption. The merger with LCUC could unite letter carriers and inside staff, intensifying potential strikes. Small businesses may feel pain, but fax use and other factors could soften impacts compared with 1981-82 recession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Post
Post Office
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
CUPW
Letter, Carriers Union of Canada
LCUC
Parsons
CFTB
Citizens Entitled to First Class Postal Service
A letter urging voters to scrutinize party promises as provincial and federal governments fail to safeguard quality postal service. The writer cites a 1967 MLA inquiry and a village post office closure, criticizing double standards and the lack of action on essential communication access. The piece argues for reliable service over political rhetoric and election promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msot
Canada Post
Wolverine School history and teachers sought 1917 1965
Information requested on Wolverine School history from late 1800s to early 1900s, including district residents and students, plus teachers who served 1917 1965. Contact Leo Bethe Box 506 Langenburg Sask SOA 240. Also includes a political message urging voters to consider postal service quality and MLA actions.
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Tory
By Mike Duffy
By Fred McGuiness
Peter Warren
Angus Reid
Bill Parsons
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Ter Tot
Eeditor
Wolverine
LeoBethe
Langenburg, Sask
SOA
Lynn Nichol
Rojito
The
Russell Banner
P.O
Russell, Manitoba
Roj Iwo
Main Street
Russell
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
United States
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