Free trade reform pace and bankruptcy act debate in Canada
The commentary argues for reform of Canada’s bankruptcy laws and insolvency procedures. Brien Gray of CFIB stresses slow ministerial to cabinet approval and the need to support small firms, noting 92 percent of new jobs come from firms with fewer than 80 employees.
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Mall
Canada
Gray
Valcourt
Itis
Mystery promises from K T Promotions offer big bonuses
Reader reports receiving a formal looking certificate from K T Promotions offering a guaranteed prize including a 1989 Chevrolet Blazer or two round trip airline tickets to Mexico plus cash. The notice pressures payment for shares and asks for quick action, with vague terms and repeated promises of large winnings.
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K.T. Promotions
87Th Avenue
Surrey
B.C
Cancun
Puerto Vallarta
Acapulco
Kernan Robinson
Felin
Kernan
Robert Kirk
Pierre Cardini
Robert
We Didn't Have Much But We Sure Had Plenty
A rural memoir of farm wives across North America sharing hardship and humor. Sherry Thomas’s cross continent journey yields candid memories from Manitoba to Maine, spotlighting daily toil, reversals, and pride in farm life. Myra Grant’s reflections frame a resilient view of farming’s rewards and struggles.
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Anchor Books
America
Sherry Thomas
Lfe
Gladys Simpson
Myra Grant
Myra
Manitoba
End of an Era as Langenburg Russell Barber Shoppe Club Closes
In a regretful letter, the Langenburg Russell Barber Shop chapter announces its decision to close after 26 years of singing in the Society for the Preservation of Barber Shop Quartet singing in America. The group notes dried financial support, three near-foldings, and new members giving the chapter a final boost before closing the door.
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Langenburg-Russell Barbershoppers
Society For the Preservation of
Barber Shop Quartet Singing
America
Reader critiques metric system and calendar conventions
Dear Editor, John Naf questions metric usage with cups and litres, argues for European measures, and asks why Sundays are dated as the first day of the week, referencing religious beliefs and calendar conventions.
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Europe
Earth
The Plaque Dilemma in Heritage Preservation
Acolumn argues historical plaques proliferate while many old buildings vanish. It warns plaques can substitute for restoration, urging communities to preserve structures rather than replace them with memorial markers and to seek smarter heritage options. It calls readers to push councils to explore alternatives before erecting plaques.
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Canada
New York City
USA
Hood
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