Turkey of a Part-time Work Report Sparks Debate
The piece mocks Canada's Part-time Work in Canada report led by Joan Wallace, noting its high cost and lack of grasp of small business needs. It argues most job creation comes from small firms using part-timers and warns about increased admin burden and rigid pay rules. It singles out a lone positive suggestion to end mandatory retirement for older workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roger Worth
Canada
Commission of Inquiry
Charles Caccia
Labor Canada
Government of Canada
Joan Wallace
Wallace
Commission
Ms Wallace
October in Canada: a cool month with Remembrance Day reminder
The speaker riffs on October as Canada’s cool month, contrasting it with April in England. If October behaves, it becomes a golden benison with autumn colors. if not, it ushers in a dreary transition to November and its Remembrance Day holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
London
Canada
October in Canada Explores Quiet Fires and Fading Hope
An October reflection from Bill Smiley notes seasonal changes across Canada from Annapolis Valley to Ontario and British Columbia. He observes harvest, family rhythms, and shifting moods, warning of job losses and economic strain while urging resilience and a lasting human spirit.
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Annapolis Valley
Nss
Ontario
B.C
Prairies
Manitoba hopes for child ombudsman grows across province
Peter Warren reports on a Manitoba petition drive calling for a dedicated children's ombudsman. Fay Gonick explains the aim is to give youths a voice and access to advocacy, with Gordon Thevenin noting current minor complaints reach the ombudsman. The push stresses timely help in custody and abuse cases, citing a grandfather whose granddaughter faced abuse and lack of guidance.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Steinbach
Fay Gonick
Gonick
Notable Manitoba Deaths and Local Curling Club Officers
The notices cover Mrs. R.R. Ross of Rossburn dying at home, her funeral in Rossburn, and Miss Kibblewhite taking charge of a dressmaking department. Also reported are a train-caused death of six horses near a GN R line, Curling Club officers elected at F.T. Matheson’s Shop, and a school district trustee selection in Inglis. Earlier items note John Menzies’ death, Sidney T. Smith pegging wheat prices at the Winnipeg Grain Exchange, and strong patronage for the Russell Theatre.
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R.R. Ross
Rossburn
Curling Club
F.T. Matheson
Thos. Tod
C.W. Stanley
E. Leifer
Sec.-Treas
G. Kippan
Rev. H. Feir
W. ‘Thom
J. McIntyre
J.S. War
Dr. Swallow
C .Thom
W. Thom
A. Buie
D. McDonald
SH. Lewis
B. Foster
J. Warrington
R. McIntyre
R. McIntosh
John Menzies
Manitoba
Donald
Menzies
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Sidney T. Smith
Editorials on criticism and press cooperation across Canada
A Wainwright Star-Chronicle editorial cites Toastmasters on balancing praise and criticism in local event coverage. It notes Stettler Independent’s stance on names in pictures, celebrates News-Optimist correspondents, and highlights centennials in Minnedosa and journalism trends in Humboldt. It urges reader cooperation to improve local papers and mentions Drumheller and health unit funding gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainwright Star-Chronicle
Stettler Independent
Independent
North Battleford
Minnedosa Tribune
Dave Calen
Havelock
Humboldt Journal
Tabor Times
Melfort Journal
Beltville Examiner
Tekale
Edson
Joe Clark
Joe
High River
Hanna Herald
Drumbeiler
Cranbrook
Albert
Gazette
Board of Health
The
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Ena
Russell Banner
Russel Banner I
Main Street
Russell
Rojiwo
United States
Chatoner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Pierre
Bill Smiley
Tov
Iso Grim
al ‘Argle Communications Inc
Peter Warren
Child Ombudsman
Tector
Earle
Jack Bryant
A.H. Goodbun
G.N.R
Ctober
Payers
Messrs. McLennan
Smellie
McIntosh
Inglis
Russell Theatre
Fred McGu
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