Farmers Brace for GST Burden in Wheat Field Politics
In Regina, John Bulloch of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business argues the federal Goods and Services Tax will hit farmers hard with upfront 7 percent charges on inputs, monthly reporting for cash-poor producers, and tax on off-farm purchases. He warns exemptions on food and farmland sales add to cash flow strain and reliance on bank financing before rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Regina
John Bulloch
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Bulloch
Revenue Canada
Rural life a beacon amid disaster and care
In Rivers district Christmas week two farm barns burned, prompting two large communal work parties that exemplify the rural way of life. Volunteers labored December 24 and 26 to help Bridgeman and Underhill families, reinforcing neighbors’ trust and solidarity. Also noted is infant Page Taubrich of Hodgeville, born late November 1989 with impaired vision who received pioneering cornea transplants in Vancouver, becoming North America’s second such infant recipient.
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Romania
Great Plains
Ceaucescu
Rivers Gazette
Rivers District
Bridgemans
Bridgeman's
Underhill’s
Gazette
Page
Vancouver
North America
Liberal leadership a Western Canada lament in six candidates
A Manitoba observer argues the Liberal Party's six leadership hopefuls are centered in Central Canada and Quebec, with little real ties to Western Canada. The piece critiques their stances on regional issues, campaign funding rules, and the likely eastern pick if Western voices fail. It warns western disaffection and Meech Lake timing amid political uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Western Canada
Manitoba
Jean Chretien
Trudeau
Liberal Party
Lloyd Axworthy
Turner
Brian Mulroney
Meech Lake
Manitoba Taxpayers Condemn Municipal Assessment Reform Flaws
Gilles Roch Liberal Rural Development Critic argues the Filmon Government's Municipal Assessments and Consequential Amendments Act mishandles Manitoba taxpayer impacts. He notes 64 amendments, limited public input, and rural cabinet dominance. He urges exemptions for grain storage, environmental uses, and hospitals, and defends tenant rights amid rejected Liberal amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Filmon
Liberal Party
NDP
How Do We Punish Offending Children Now
A father laments evolving discipline as his children grow taller and stronger. He recalls strict old methods, faces challenges with Alexandra Stephanie and Duncan, and wonders how to curb temper, defiance, and violence without resorting to harsh measures or abuse. He seeks reader advice on effective guidance.
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Stephanie
Duncan
Alexander
Elizabeth
Ian
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Mary
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Swan River
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Tofield
Moosomin World-Spectator
Mark Wielger
Doonside
The
Russell Banner
P.O
Russell, Manitoba
Roj WO
Main Street
Russell
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Ecna
Canada
United States
Evry
Ouch
JPD
Peter Warren
Clifford Lincoln
Robert Bourassa
Sheila Copps
Hamilton
Ont
John Nunaiata
Paul Martin Jr
West
Alberta
Tom Wappell
Scarborough
Churchill
Jack Penner
Penner
Gilles Roch
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Contact Your Heart
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