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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 2000
Page
7
A weekly commentary argues that Canadian motorists pay billions in gas taxes with little return to roads while Ottawa resists fuel tax cuts. It calls out Paul Martin and provincial leaders for overtaxation, cites GST gains, and notes NDP surplus enabling potential relief alongside oil price fears.
In a town where a $30,000 business tax funds promotion, only $3,414.61 supported Chamber efforts last year while RM directed $3,600 to the chamber. The writer argues for allocating most or all promotion funds to the Chamber, funded by tax revenue, to give businesses a real say in promotion.
In Roblin Review July 26 reprint of Marcia Rowat editorial the figure of $42 million spent locally was erroneous. the correct amount is $4.2 million. The same issue reprinted the original Fighting to buy time article from the Russell Banner July 11. The error concerns only the local spending figure and does not affect other content.
A writer surveys seniors and journalists about how many credit cards they carry and which ones they would keep. Six cards appear among respondents including VISA and American Express, with varied attitudes to debt and shopping. Some praise card offers while one person avoids cards entirely. The piece notes growing card availability and wonders about the mint’s future with rising card numbers.
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