Exploding the sweatshop myth by Tony Carlson
A Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey shows small firms pay fair wages based on ability to pay and living wage needs. Over 70 percent rate living wage importance. smaller firms emphasize it more. Few pay at minimum wage. many set wages above or below linked to ROI and bonuses. The sweatshop image is largely outdated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Carlson
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Gan
CCFIB
Sleeping in a box-car by Bill Smiley
A veteran recounts years as a teenager in a box-car in northeast Holland. He explains capture, beatings, and escape attempts, then describes the long recovery and reflections on wartime fate. He recalls being tied, searched, and punished by guards, with lingering injuries and gratitude for survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smiley
Hero
Holland
Walt
Tim
Germany
Feldgendarmerie
Hans Schmidt
Schmidt
Alfred
Hans
Dave McIntosh
Ich
San
Reminiscences from a wartime railway car memory
The narrator recalls life in a boxcar prison with guards and wounded paratroopers, vivid scenes of daily routines and the threat of violence. He notes a 30 percent impact of cheques on mail, battles with a hostile journey, and references to historical figures and dates, including Sir John A. Macdonald and the last railway mail car run in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Campbellton
New Brunswick
Levis
Quebec
Manitoba farmers blame red tape in government paperwork
Peter Warren notes a Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey showing Manitoba firms face heavy provincial regulation and forms. Farmers stress payroll, sales, and fuel tax paperwork, duplicate surveys, and bureaucratic attitudes. calls to hear farm wives on bookwork challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Manitoba
Quebec
Prairie debate on 1980s migration and regional resilience
An open letter replies to an Alberta editor, arguing the 1980s does not trigger a prairie exodus. It cites oil, potash, hydro growth, and cultural vibrancy, plus community aid during crop losses. The piece defends staying to support neighbours despite weather, pests, and unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Valley
Prairie Life
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Pierre Berton
the Promised Land
Gerald Friesen
Canadian Prairies
Red
Rockies
Coatal
Icv
District Threshing Reports Record Yields Across Regions
Across multiple dates in the 1900s and mid century the district reports high grain yields with fields producing up to 62 bushels per acre. Threshing crews finish early but rains and snow delay remaining work. Local events include school anniversaries and community contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm McKinnon
W.P. Storey
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Ae Russell
Ednesday
Officeussell
Publiset
Rus
Canada
United States
Oversor Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Sir John A. Macdonald
Province of
Peter Warren
Howard Pawley
Workers’ ‘Compensation Board
The
Advance
Langley
By Fred McGuiness
Assiniboine
Castleavery
Farrel Bros
Jas. Rea
McTavish Bros
District of
Endclife
W. Stewart
Grandview
Frank Highfield
J.B. Mctavish
Angusville
Solagirth
Les Davidson
G. Ferguson
Russell
Minniska School
Harvey Hackman
Frank Mushumanski
Red Cross
Brightside
Martha Bach
Cracknell
Winnipeg
Bach
3. Shipp
Clement
Rose Buckle
Ron Davidson
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