Hull’s Legere strides in Hull and Quebec split
Hull mayor Michel Legere argues for federal funding dependence while opposing Quebec independence. He notes NCC tax and land ownership in Hull, warns of higher taxes and reduced services under independence, and contrasts CBC English coverage with Radio-Canada unity amid Belanger-Campeau hearings. He hosted Gilles Duceppe at an oath ceremony.
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Maritimes
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Legere
NCC
Michele Legere
Montreal
Quebec City
Hull Legere
NDP
Canada
Bloc Quebecois
Gilles Duceppe
Belanzer-Campeau
B&c Commission
CBC
Radio-Canada
Corporation
Shopping at home across the border trend rising
Fred McGuiness notes Canadians increasingly travel 1000 miles round trip from Lloydminster to Minot for fabrics hardware clothing footwear and groceries. He warns border town risk from drought and depopulation and urges supporting local merchants while flagging GST and high taxes as motives. He recalls a prior program of interest free loans for Christmas buying and wishes season’s greetings.
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Minot
North Dakota
Lloydminster
Canada
Michigan
U.S
the Prairies
Readers vent on Grey Cup, Meech Lake and taxes
Letters from Van Whitehead Allan Foster David Hall Johanna Ringrose J M Woesenek Peter Warren Ole Perry and others discuss Winnipeg football revenue Meech Lake debate Canadian unity suffering GST rebates and funding for a Jets Bomber sports complex Readers urge continued feedback and public input on national issues
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van Whitehead
Nnda
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Arena
Allan Foster
Sprange
Meech Lake
David Hall
Sanford
Meech
Quebec
Johanna Ringrose
Fisher Branch
Bagot
J.M. Woesenek
New Democratic plea to curb rising gasoline prices
Dear editor letter from Manitoba context urges government action to halt escalating gasoline costs. NDP calls for immediate PUB review of price increases, argues energy self sufficiency, criticizes Mulroney government and free trade, and seeks restoration of excise tax rebate to aid farmers.
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Public Utilities Board
Filmon
NDP
Costas Nicolau
Manitoba
Nicolau
Tion
New Democratic Party
Middle East
Mulroney
United States
Economic forecast bleak as small firms face grim times
Terry O Shaw reports a brutal economic outlook with high inflation and rising unemployment. A CFIB survey shows Ontario and Alberta firms suffer harsh operating climates due to taxes and regulations while PEI BC see fewer issues. Government tax policy and red tape fuel loss of faith in near term prospects.
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Canadian Federation of Independent Business
National Business Watch
Ontario
Alberta
CFIB
Canada
Prince Edward Island
British Columbia
Quebec
Pei
B.C
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Saskatchewan
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Hilton Cameron
Neepawa
Vicky Vincent
Sprague
Manitoba Hydro
Jets
Bombers
Laurie de Pape
Holland
Wendy Loutit
Selkirk
Romania
Terry O’shaw
The
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P.O
Russell, Manitoba
Roj Iwo
Main Street
Russell
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Saea Ein
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