Rediscovering Canada in a Changing Demographic Landscape
A federal report titled Good Race Relations is Good Business analyzes late 1980s demographics in Canada. It notes the British and French share shrinking to 63 percent while 37 percent are non-British non-French, equal to about 2.3 million people, worth $60 billion annually. It warns aging population and lower fertility threaten social spending and workforce balance, urging immigration to sustain growth. Toronto Montreal and Vancouver attract most immigrants, but impacts spread nationwide. Canadians and business gain from understanding new citizens.
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Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Vancouver
Canada needs informed voters amid media and policy shifts
A columnist argues Canada faces communication barriers from vast geography and low population, with US media dominance and weak domestic outlets. Highlighting CBC radio, Maclean’s shortcomings, and Prairie coverage, they praise the Canadian Encyclopedia 2nd edition and stress defending national history against Meech Lake and Free Trade.
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Canada
Maritimes
Globe and Mail
Toronto
Ontario
CBC Radio
Maclean's
U.S
Western Report
Prairies
Edmonton
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Barr
B. Mulroney
Meech Lake
Manitoba column warns of Lyme Disease dangers early
A Manitoba writer urges rapid education on Lyme Disease, citing a 1988 warning about its dangers before it gained media attention. The piece outlines ticks carrying bacteria, early red bullseye rash, diagnosis challenges, and the importance of prompt antibiotic treatment. The author cites Dr. Margaret Fast and promises more facts next week.
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Tam
Manitoba
Margaret Fast
Nanaimo bars and a cottage summer memory
A writer recalls summers at Camp Agawaten on Golden Lake with family meals, Nanaimo bars, and long days of relaxation. He shares a recipe from Laura Secord's Canadian Cook Book and muses on Nanaimo bars being Canada’s culinary curiosity, inviting reader input on origins and alternate names.
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Camp Agawaten
Golden Lake
Elizabeth
Nanaimo
Golden Lake Humdinger
New Lorraine
Agawaten
Canada
Webster
New York Times
Margo Oliver
Laura Secord
United States
McClelland & Stewart
Health and Welfare Canada
Neighbors from Winnipeg Arrive in Russell for Summer
A letter writer describes a pair from Delta Inn Winnipeg and their children moving to Russell for the season. The neighbors’ quiet, disciplined lifestyle clashes with the locals as the letter notes flying lessons, late-night noise, and suspicion they will soon leave for Florida. The pen portrays the couple as healthy and handsome yet socially aloof, with the kids proving loud during the Russell Fair.
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Russell
Merlin Hawks
Mrs. P. Falcon
Delta Inn
Winnipeg
Russell Fair Acknowledges Organizers And Helpers
Dear Editor, Russell Fair is over for another year and we extend hearty congratulations to the President and helpers for a job well done. Many hours of planning and labor go into such an event. The two days were well planned and Russell area can be proud. Sincerely, Jim and Edith Thickett.
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Russell Fair
Russell
Area
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Ann M. Smith
Peter Warren
Stakeso
Evel Earn
IP Deedles
Peter Nesse
Florida
Alec Aitken
Jim and
Edith Thickett
The
Russell Banner
P.O
Main Street
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Ccna
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