Public's message spurs postal revolt
Tony Carlson reports a backlash among backbench MPs and the public over Canada Post rate increases. The federal cabinet paused the planned rise, sending the issue to a parliamentary committee for study, with ministers arguing for two cents to upgrade assets while critics push for efficiency and cheaper service. The delay could extend to March with officials required to justify higher costs and explore reductions or reforms.
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Tony Carlson
Michel Cote
Canada Post
Bristol blunder could reshape Canadian politics says Doole
In a legislative discussion about fair regional representation, John Doole notes that the Bristol error may alter Ottawa politics, with implications for western representation and policy influence.
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Ottawa
Canada
John Doole
Peters Point on Daytime Driving and Headlight Use
A letter from Peter Messe arguing against driving with headlights on all day. He cites Transport Canada figures claiming many injuries and accidents from energy saver lights and urges motorists to switch headlights appropriately to improve visibility and safety.
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Peter Messe
Transport Canada
God Bless the Country Correspondents Tribute
A nostalgic column praises country correspondents like Jacquie Ryan for weekly good news from prairie communities. It chronicles a Maritimes to Prairies exchange with Mildred Waugh and Doris Kabrud, noting postage limits and a touching tale of long gratitude across miles.
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Jacquie Ryan
Rockglen
Abe
Jacquie
Maritimes
Prairies
Kabrud
Mildred Waugh
Wilmot Valley
Pel Doris
Irene Kabrud
Doris Kabrud
Euenberger
Marstumes
Waugh
Charlottetown
Wilmot
Doris
Saskatchewan
John Archer
Jobs
Manitoba towns miss Canada Volunteer Award entries
Peter Warren details a lack of nominations from rural Manitoba for the Canada Volunteer Award, noting years with few or no recipients outside Winnipeg. Patricia Fulton laments the distant reach of the program while urging recognition of volunteers in smaller communities and less traditional service areas.
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Canada Volunteer Award
Federal Health and Welfare Department
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Samme Sory
Patricia Fulton
Neck of the Woods
Frem Ge
Tee
Masutoba
Trely
Pitoe
Federal
Burrows Lambert Co Employs 100 Men for Ash Work
Notices mention the Grantiew firm hiring one hundred workers at wages ranging from eight to fifty five per day plus meals. Other items report a fire damages Russell Post Office building with losses around seventeen thousand dollars, village council deeds, and local community events across decades including 1946 1967 and 1969.
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TA. Burrows Lamber Co
Grantiew
Dave Dune
Ontario
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