Manufacturing misinformation about GST split in CMA and CFIB
The CMA and CFIB clash over GST support among members with CMA reporting 15 to 20 percent of its 3 000 firms in small business and CFIB showing 85 percent of its 12 000 manufacturers employ fewer than 20 people. CFIB notes 95.9 percent of its members oppose GST, near the national 96.8 percent opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
CMA
House of Commons
Finance
Michael Wilson
CFIB
Bulloch
Tacturers
Canada
Wilson
Rural Depopulation and Local Solutions Across the World
A global look at rural out-migration from farms to cities, noting a tractor era shift and UNESCO discussions. The piece argues towns need income, affordable housing, and social activities, urging local residents to create plans like rural development bonds and foster collaboration between mayors, councils, universities, and businesses.
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Red
Rockies
Unesco
Metorpolitan
Australia
Socal Sies
Quebec
Towa
Compassionate Friends offer support for bereaved Manitoba parents
Pat and Ken Pinch share how The Compassionate Friends helps parents after child loss. The piece outlines Manitoba chapters in Portage la Prairie Brandon Winnipeg and Melita Carnduff with contact names and numbers, plus broader Canadian reach and ongoing chapter development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Ken Pinch
Billy
Compassion
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Portage Plains
Herman Prior
Lynn Vinie
Brandon
Victoria Ave. West
Faye Neff
Gwen Linski
Melita
Carnduff
Sask
Marie
Harry Thompson
Reg
Gertie Douglas
Winnipeg
William Ave
Yale Ave
West
Transcona
Compassionate Friends
Thompson
Dauphin
Morden
Swan River
Interlake
Kenora
Ont
TCF
Steinbach
Selkirk
Beausejour
Carman
Dugald
Stonewall
Ste. Agathe
Hodgson
Karen Elves
Killarney
Hamiota
Ron Nestibo
Nestibo Funeral Home
Carnduff, Sask
Saskatchewan
Rural Manitoba needs action on decentralization and rural issues
Dear Editor, in May the Government announced decentralization as part of rural development and formed a working group. Since then rural Manitoba bears job and revenue losses from moving bases and cutting VIA Rail. The Minister for Rural Development failed to report progress and shows little interest, while a Brandon toll free line serves Winnipeg offices. Sharon Carstairs urges a government focused on rural needs and standing up to federal policies.
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Manitoba
Jack Penner
Minster
Brandon
Winnipeg
Garson Village to mark 75 years in 1990
Garson Manitoba formerly Lyall invites residents and former students to contribute family histories photos and anecdotes for a Garson History Book Committee project Box 129 Garson MB ROE ORO by Dec 1 1989. A celebratory event is planned for June 26 1990 to mark the village incorporation.
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Garson
Manitoba
Lyall
Garson History Book Committee
Roe Oro
The Ball That Nearly Broke His Bank and Style
Peter Hesse recalls a charity ball disaster in which he upgrades to a tuxedo, attends with Elizabeth, and endures a night of social faux pas, humiliation, and a surreal nightmare that ends with waking relief. The tale skewers fashion cost, social performance, and self justifications in a comic memoir fragment.
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Elzapeth
Elizabeth
Frasers
Clark Gable
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By Fred McGuiness
The
Russell Banner
P.O. Box
Russell, Manitoba
Roj WO
Main Street
Russell
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
United States
Isin
Caig Ose
Peter Warren
Maniitoba
Manitoba Funeral Services’ Association
Manitou
LaRiviere
Liberal Party of Manitoba
Sharon Carstairs
DITOR
Peter’s . Point
Peter Hesse
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