Quebec economist faults high minimum wage in study
Pierre Fortin of Laval University, a self described social democrat, opposes raising Quebec's minimum wage after finding it reduces employment and lowers total earnings. He notes 25 000 to 42 000 Quebecers could lose jobs, with weeks shortened and higher wage demands triggering a chain reaction. Organized labour cites his conclusions. government aims to align with Ontario and US levels within years.
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Pierre Fortin
University of Laval
Menachem
Yasser Arafat
Prof. Fortin
Fortin
Ontario
United States
Russell Municipal Nominations Draw Sparse Interest
December 3 1908 notes few voters at Russell municipal nominations with Ward 1 unfilled and councillors likely reelected. Ward 2 and Ward 3 see acclamations for Robb Shaw McKinnon Ree and Madill. Additional items list early 20th century local events and society notes.
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A. Leighton
Russell
George Cartwright
Rice
Johnson
Robb ‘Shaw
W. McKinnon
Mess
Skiing dreams and dangers join Alpine exodus tale
A reader letters column envisions a ski season rush to Alberta and Swiss style schools abroad, noting high costs, insurance questions, and hard lessons. A Swiss avalanche tale adds a cautionary moral of perseverance and risk.
Referendum Call Over Closed Angusville School
A letter from Wilma Joyce and Cam Collins urges Pelly Trail School Division voters to require a division wide referendum after a board vote reopened Angusville School. The writer argues higher taxes would follow to keep the school open and questions if the taxpayers would support such costs if positions were reversed.
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Pellytrail
Angusville
Agin
Hie
Pups Left On Road Prompt Letter On Animal Cruelty
A letter from Lyn Thacken in Russell Manitoba dated November 27 1978 condemns dropping animals on roads. She urges homeowners to consider humane options and notes farmers’ practices to control dog populations. The writer questions town practices and appeals for veterinary care over cruel disposal.
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Alm Yst
Lyn Thacken
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