Small firms win tax cuts across Canada provinces
Canada moves to boost growth with tax cuts for small and medium size businesses. Alberta cut small business tax to 5 percent from 11 percent, Quebec slashed to 3 percent via a 10 percent credit, and British Columbia trimmed to 8 percent. Nine of ten provinces have adopted lower rates, backing the claim that smaller firms drive new jobs.
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Alberta
Quebec
British Columbia
Jacques Parizeau
Smaler
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Canada
Minister Whalen Echoes Western Farming Faith in Manitoba
Reporter recalls Agriculture Minister Eugene Whalen in Winnipeg hosting a wide-ranging interview on farm costs markets and MAP support. Whalen defends Family Farm and MAP while acknowledging drought aids and western staff presence as he meets Manitoba farmers and tackles freight rates and price disputes.
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Whalen
Feds
Whaen
Manitoba
Rural Information Gaps Highlight Prairie Communication Needs
A writer surveys farm families on reading and listening habits to gauge rural access to information. He finds heavy weekly newspaper subscriptions, strong CBC and private radio loyalty, and notes a lack of an all purpose Prairie regional publication. He argues geography challenges shared views and warns against information disadvantage.
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Tke
Alberta Wheat Pool Budget
Manitoba
Country Guide
Financial Times of Canada
Financial Post
Forbes Magazine
Money Reporter
CBC Radio
Prairies
Canada
Edmonton
Calgary
Winnipeg
Winter Blues in Education Echoes Across Canada
Bill Smiley reflects on brutal winters in North America and their toll on students, teachers, and staff. He laments long January to March school dull in the grip of cold, recalls exhausted educators, sick students, and exhausted janitors while proposing a summer break instead of winter. He notes cultural disdain for winter and cites notable figures as contrast to routine schooling.
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Jan
Rep
Naul
Ramblings and Political Quips from A Page of Sidelights
The column notes President Reagan faces limited big Labor support for an austerity plan while offering satirical asides on spring remedies and public figures. It mentions Quebec premier Levesque designating April 13 as section day and hints at political risk for Parti Quebecois and Ryan’s Liberals.
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St. Regis
Quebec
Parti Quebecois
Ryan
Liberals
Winter rail shipments set record across Canadian ports
The son's program ran from December 18 to March 17 delivering 98 unit trains of five cars each. About 765000 tonnes went to St. Lawrence ports Quebec City and Montreal while 46000 tonnes were sent to Atlantic ports Halifax and Saint John to supplement Georgian Bay shipments. Wheat, Durum wheat and barley totaled 575000, 155000, and 82000 tonnes respectively.
Various Local Notes From Russell and Surrounding Areas
A collection of brief items updates on local activity in Russell and nearby towns. Plans for a new building to house a planing and sash and door factory are underway with machinery arriving soon. Manitoba Gazette notes election expenses for F Y Newton at 120 dollars. A farm formerly owned by Mr Burley has been purchased by Mr Wm Coey. A major fire marks one of the town’s most serious events. Russell patrons of the Manitoba Power Commission received their first bill by mail last week. Three Angusville youths in His Majesty's forces are home on leave: Harold Chenoweth, Alex Kalinuk, and Walter Derlago. C N R and A S N service continued despite a weekend travel shutdown due to a severe storm. Ward 1 school histories were presented at Inglis Collegiate opening. Barrie Zwicker returns to Canada and joins the Toronto Globe and Mail editorial staff. Roy Reagh named most valuable player in the North Central Hockey League. The Bob Ungrin rink and Russell Club hold the mixed curling trophy for 1970 71. Canadians will see the postal Code for the first time this April 1 in Ottawa. Jean Pierre Cote, Minister.
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T. Gwut
Manitoba
F.Y. Newton
M.P.P
Russell
Manitoba Power Commission
Angusville
Majesties
Harold Chenoweth
Petawawa
Alex Kalinuk
Camp Borden
Walter Derlago
Winnipeg
Pelly Trail
Inglis Collegiate
Barrie Zwicker
the Banner
Canada
Toronto Globe and Mail
U.S
Roy Reagh
Ram
Bob Ungrin
Georgie Ungrin
Ross
Lil Graham
Ottawa
Jean-Pierre Cote
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Cragey
Elvis Presley
Warren
Ag Can
Parliament Hill
Mexico
Garrison
Western Canada
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Boissevain
Bill Smiley
California
Texas
Florida
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Svas
West Indies
Country
Jesus
Copernicus
Mahatma Ghandi
Einstein
Stephenson
Alexander Graham Bell
Argyle
USA
Reagan
Ralph Benedict Jr
Kenora
Atel Wey
Wm. Coey
Mr. Burley
Adolphe
Chris Melvor
Shirley Beelaert
C.N.R
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