Small firms key to Canada’s economy says CFIB report
A CFIB survey titled National Business Watch finds SMEs under 100 employees constitute 99 percent of Canadian businesses and about 45 percent of output. Tax, red tape, and labor shortages are cited as top obstacles, with GST looming as a potential burden in 1991. Government action urged to ease conditions for SMEs.
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Canada
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
National Business Watch
CFIB
Government of Newfoundland Official Address Mention
Hon. Clyde Wells of the Office of the Premier is listed with the Government of Newfoundland based in St. John’s. This fragment notes a provincial government official and the capital city.
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Clyde Wells
Government of Newfoundland
St. John’s
Newfoundlan
Manitoba and North Dakota discuss trade and duram wheat talks
Premier Gary Filmon discusses cross border issues with North Dakota officials noting mutual respect with Governor Sinner but warning against talk on Manitoba hydro exports. The piece covers Durum wheat trade, Free Trade Agreement effects, and cross border transport subsidies cited by U.S. critics. Canada aims for fair trade and mediation where disputes arise.
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Gary Filmon
Manitoba Hydro
North
U.S
Dorgan
Canada
Beautification of Main Street Faces Ongoing Care Questions
Local horticulturist Lila M. Bily commends Mayor Langford and the Town Council for Main Street beautification but warns of ongoing plant care needs. She cites past planter failures, stresses regular watering, and suggests eight plants per container and public certificates of care, plus school involvement, to ensure lasting beauty.
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Russell
Langford
Main Street
Cecil and the mousetrap engineer story
A homeowner to control mice invading due to an allergy to pets farms a long running trap campaign. Cecil the clever mouse outwits edible bait tricks and survives, ending with a burial after a final pistol like trap attempt.
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Alexander
Elizabeth
Angus
Bertha
Cecil
Cac
Ceci
Doris
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