Small business a key job creator in Canada says Worth
Worth notes that 1.2 million independent business people across Canada employ 50 percent of outside government workers. Since 1971 small and medium firms created more than half of all new jobs, with many funds and forms directed to governments. The booklet, by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, highlights corner stores farms and professionals as real job creators and pushes for public recognition.
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W. Roger Worth
Canada
Ripley's
Federation of Independent Bu
Where were the women in the federal election
Bill Smiley laments the lack of female political power in the federal election. He argues women worked hard for candidates but voting and leadership roles lag. He cites Margaret Thatcher and Golda Meir as examples of strong female leaders and advocates women run and govern Canada, not just rally for male candidates.
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Israel
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Nannie
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Elizabeth II
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Les Dames de Notre
Year of the Child highlights need for preventive care and funding
At a Child Welfare League of America conference in Health Minister Bud Sherman sits near speaker who calls for early intervention and preventive programming. Pringle urges education to secure funding as delegates stress budget limits, caseloads, and late services. The piece notes long travel times for medical care to Ste Rose region and schools with high absence due to medical needs.
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Child Welfare League of America
Bud Sherman
Pringle
Soane
Broadway
Winnipegosis
Ste. Rose
Waterden
Gift dance at Millbank raises spirits in Olden Days note
June 8 1899 residents Millbank held a gift dance with K McTier Helen Fowler Eileen Heap Bob Robinson Vic Strugnell and Ray McAlliden. June 9 1999 Mrs H R Barry reports her son War Barry promoted to Squadron Leader effective June 1.
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Barry
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