GST cut dismissed as tax snake oil by critics
In Ottawa Finance Minister Michael Wilson announced a cut from 8 to 7 percent, but critics led by John Bulloch of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business call it snake oil. They say the move fails to address flaws, will see revenues fall, and may raise rates again after the next election.
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Ottawa
Michael Wilson
John Bulloch
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Wilson
Bulloch
CFIB
Federation
Lloyd
Mer
Pumper
Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada
Peter's I Point A Humorous Look At Septic Tank Woes
In a humorous reminiscence Peter Hessel recalls discovering a neglected septic tank. On a freezing Sunday he battles gurgling toilets, digs through snow with Lloyd the Pumper, and ends with a blunt bill and lingering admiration for the quiet efficiency of septic workers.
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Duncan
Stephanie
Larry
Lloyd
Peter
Air Canada
Fort Lauderdale
Baffin Island
Manitoba Tourism Fights for Regional Economic Unity
A Manitoba columnist blasts provincial tourism failures and endorses a cross border plan. The Red River Corridor Development Project would unite Manitoba North Dakota and Minnesota with a tri party university network to boost regional trade and tourism. The piece urges collaboration over Toronto bias and praises the Northwest Regional Development Commission report Peter Warren speaks. It argues prosperity rests on regional cooperation and cultural exchange.
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Northwest Regional Development Commission
Thief River Falls
Minn
Harry
Hal Gershman
Red River
Red River Basin
Dakota
Manitoba
Minnesota
Meech Lake
Toronto
Congratulations to Major Pratt Trojans on Manitoba title
A letter congratulates the Major Pratt Volleyball Trojans on the Manitoba Championship and recalls the 1969 Manitoba Football Championship. It notes plans for a reunion for 19 E FT Virden employees, to be held June 22 1990, inviting the Hanger Crew staff and others and requesting RSVP by April 15. Camping facilities are available.
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Totte
Major Pratt Volleyball Trojans
Manitoba
Pratt
E FT Virden
Virden
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Terry O’snaugne
New Brunswick
Comey
By Peter Hessel
Erma Bombeck
By Fred McGuiness
Newfoundland
Clyde Wells
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Stan Waters
Tabor Times
Joe Clark
Waters
Clark
Bow Island
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg
Churchill
Blue Bombers
Neepawa
British Columbia
Ontario
Thas
Peter Warren
North Dakota
Minneapolis/St Paul
South Dakota
Vancouver
Montreal
New York
San Francisco
Saskatchewan
Major Pratt Trojans
Alvin Sararas
CS. Coleman
Faith Air ‘Training Plan
Efts Virden
Russell Banner
P.O
Russell, Manitoba
Russell
Main Street
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
United States
CCNA
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