Canadians face risk of GST hike to 10 percent
Walter Robinson, Federal Director, warns that Ottawa may raise the GST from 7 to 10 percent to fund health care, Kyoto commitments, and social programs. He argues this would set a precedent, raise prices, and spur provincial tax increases, urging readers to scrutinize the move.
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CBC 50th Anniversary Train Recollects Canadian TV History
A CBC 50th anniversary train tour across Canada revisits the network’s history with museum cars, live broadcasts, and dignitaries. The route from Vancouver to Halifax included weather broadcasts, performances by Frank Leahy’s band, and memories of Don Messer, Juliette, and the Friendly Giant, sparking nostalgia among viewers and CBC alumni.
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