Retirement rule sparks debate over age 65 in Canada
The Manitoba court ruling allows two workers to return to work after being forced out at 65. The piece notes declining retirement ages, Quebec talks of anti discrimination laws, and reveals tensions between unions and opponents who defend freedom to work. It mentions notable figures and the chief justice who remains active at 73.
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W. Roger Worn
Manitoba
Quebec
U.S
Ronald Reagan
Public mood on crime trials echoes across Canada
A wide range of reader letters and calls discuss the Olson trial and the Boston Strangler case, weighing payouts for information, capital punishment, and a return to the rope. Manitoban historians note echoes in 1900s death-penalty records as a national debate unfolds, with survey prompts and local notices amid a turbulent period of changing residences and civic notices.
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Nomure
Olson
Death of Mr C.9 Gray Pioneer of Russell District
The obituary notes the death of Mr. C.9 Gray, pioneer of the Russell District, with burial in Nanaimo British Columbia on March 6 1952. A local note mentions tailoring groups forming for lessons led by Mrs W Cochrane Mrs J Simpson Mrs Klimack Mrs A Ross Mrs Jack Robertson Vinnell and G Guyot. Also reported is the LiL Manley building moved along Main Street to Bob Witty s yard for use as a machine shed. Smoosh Days entries drop to six with Barry Ungrin Doug Bily Wayne Collins and Wayne Bulischak winning top honors.
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Tase
C.J. Maher
C. Lindenberg
Russell and
Silverton
W. Cochrane
J. Simpson
Klimack
A. Ross
Jack Robertson
Vinnell
G. Guyot
Russell
Lil. Manley
Main Street
Cout
Bob Witty
Barry Ungrin
Doug Bily
Wayne Collins
Wayne Bulischak
CP Rail expansion plans in Western Canada
CP Rail executive R J Shepp told the Canadian Barley and Oilseeds Conference that Western Canada needs expanded capacity with the Rogers Pass grade improvements and bottleneck elimination. He said the rail system must match higher capacity with larger yards new maintenance facilities and improved train control systems to handle increased traffic and added that locomotive and car repair facilities and hopper cleaning plants are required while awaiting a Crow rate resolution.
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Rogers Pass
Western
Canada
CP Rail
R.J. Shepp
Prairie
Winnipeg
Mr. Schepp
Western Canada
Reading, libraries, and the changing print culture
An editorial style column argued that TV and new printing methods boost literacy reach. It cites public libraries as horizons expand, praises teachers and reading, notes a rise in literacy concerns, and reflects on Canada’s reading season amid a surge of magazines and house journals.
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The
of the
Canadian Teachers Federation
Laverne
Shirley
Dukes of Hazzard
National Lense
Be and Se
Special education debate sparks reader letter on labels
A Dorchester Ont reader objects to calling Special Education educational jargon and argues that terms like gifted and exceptional students mask abilities and disabilities. The letter from Argyle Coma praises teachers, cites historical figures who thrived with learning differences, and urges accurate, respectful language.
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Sam
Lade
Einstein
General Patton
Winston Churchill
Thomas ‘Edison
Leonardo da Vinci
Paton
Churchill
da Vinci
Sistane Chapel
Edison
Smiley
Argyle Coma
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