Sweden’s Post Office faces future with competition shift
The Frontier Centre argues Sweden dropped first class mail monopoly in 1994, spurring competition and market-driven pricing. It notes CityPost’s four‑day delivery, SweetPost’s IT push, and argues Canada should emulate reform to curb subsidies and boost efficiency as email grows.
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Farmers unite to form own grain car train in Saskatchewan
In west central Saskatchewan the West Central Road and Rail Committee mobilizes 97 producer cars for a single commodity grain train along 300 miles of Block 19 line. They plan to load amber durum at multiple points, bypassing elevators and railways to save about $100,000 for farmers and communities.
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Rosetown
Berton book links Canadian pride to a nation’s flaws
A column digs into Pierre Berton’s 1967 centennial reflection in 1997 terms, arguing Canada’s positives outweigh negatives. It highlights famous figures like Judy LaMarsh and Lester Pearson, notes shifts in national mood, and urges readers to seek a brighter future via personal responsibility and broader projects.
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Pierre Berton
Judy LaMarsh
John Fisher
Glenn Gould
Marshall McLuhan
Lester Pearson
John Diefenbaker
Berton
Quebec
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