Complex Canadian politics and pay equity debate analysis
A critical look at pay equity legislation and Meech Lake reforms reflects public confusion and information gaps. The piece cites Gallup poll results, Ontario's stance, and suggests broad lessons across provinces while noting the complexity of Free Trade talks and tax reform debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann M. Smith
Gallup
Ontario
Meech Lake
Hard boiled eggs and bird dirt at picnics
Peter Hesselt recounts the modern picnic as chaotic summer ritual. He notes insects, heat, and crowding ruin the outdoor meal, with families juggling food, kids, and mosquitos while longing for indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hesselt
Satan's Angels
Duncan
Stephanie
Peter Warren critiques campus animal rights group SOAL
In a Manitoba broadcast voice, Peter Warren questions the radical animal rights group Students Organized for Animals Liberation. He mocks their stance, recalls protests at circuses and rodeos, and questions their methods and goals while noting potential hypocrisy and calling for humane focus instead of targeting farmers and pet owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Warren
University of Manitoba
For
Animals Liberation
SOAL
Martin Toews
Toews
Virden
Danishka Kgmm
Red River
Shop Talk on Garage Lien Rights and Consumer Protections
Summary of rights when garage holds your car for unpaid repairs. If you can’t pay, the keeper may retain the vehicle as security and may sell after two months to cover the debt, with any surplus due to you. Notice is required before sale. If overcharged or repairs poor, pay through the Court of Queen’s Bench with a fee, then the garage must return your car. If refused, fines apply. the garage has 30 days to sue to prove the debt. Seek expert advice for specific cases. Prepared by the Community Legal Education Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Queen's Bench
Community Legal Education Association
Pioneer Churches Seek Help for Manitoba Study
Tyrrell Mendis requests readers’ help to locate pioneer worship sites in Manitoba built before 1980. He seeks photographs and descriptions for a photographic record, inviting tips, sources, and personal recollections, with contact via Winnipeg Free Press number 774 0677.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Tyrrell
Mendis
Peg Free Press
Grey catbird and local bird census insights
A narrator describes recognizing the grey catbird Dumatella carolinensis by its mewing near an asparagus patch. The piece notes nest observation, a mid-summer census with new arrivals like cedar wax-wings, kingbirds defending territory, and a wider roundup of regional bird tales from Manitoba papers, including a wild turkey, ducklings, geese, and a watch-goose tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cris
Neepawa Press
Wilds
Fort Qu’Apelle
Hanna
Herald
Pinawa
Manitoba Review
Cartwright
Carman Valley
Myrt Lenton
Fred the Goose
Annual Agricultural Fair Attracts Thousands Visitors
An estimated 7500 people passed through the gates last Friday and Saturday to see the attractions of the sixth annual agricultural fair. In other notes, 1260 residents used a free chest x ray service offered by the travelling clinic of Manitoba Sanitorium Board on August 1 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Sanitorium Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Reidder
Sally
Rojiwo
Canada
United States
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Mr. Robinette
Peter
Elizabeth
Bunny Lovers
Little Looney
Highway 75
Morris
Danishka
Peter Singer
Discus Books
Danishka Xgmm
Wendy's
By Fred McGuiness
Bill Lawson
Manitoba Telephone System
Brandon
Binscarth Orioles
Isaac Dillian
A.L. Bonnycastle
Binscorth
W.J. Doig
J.T. Lyons
McLennan
D.C
Doig
Palmer
Smelie Bros. Ltd
Safeway Stores Ltd
Russell
Walter Needham