Taxpayers Federation cites Ottawa gas tax profits debate
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation accuses Ottawa of profiting from gas taxes while motorists face rising prices. Walter Robinson notes over 18 months taxes per litre vary by province, Ottawa collects about 4.8 billion yearly, with road spending under 3 percent. He contrasts Canadian and U.S. price gaps and calls for explanations from government and big oil.
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Ottawa
Canadian ‘Taxpayers Federation
CTF
Ioi
Walter Robinson
Feds
Chretien
Robinson
United States
Ricky Ricardo
Big Oil
Weekend reading riles the writer over Manitoba papers
The author critiques weekend Manitoba dailies the Free Press and the two Suns. He notes time spent on the National Post or Globe and Mail before anything stirs his blood. The piece frames media habits as a window into broader confusion.
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Manitoba
The
Free Press
Two ‘Suns
National Post
Globe and Mail
Brandon Sun
Robert Sand
Sand
Dennis Strongquill
Drumseller
Winnipeg Free Press
Lake Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Singapore
Canada
Forgotten spring clean yields old school music records
Readers in Watrous Manitou recall a spring cleaning find of three boxes of untouched records from a seventies school music production. The items sparked nostalgia, showcased choirs and bands, and highlighted long travel for rehearsals. Museums and historical societies discussed artifact acquisition and preservation at a Edson conference, noting challenges in donations and restoration.
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Watrous Manitou
Historical Society
Edson
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U.S
O ‘Adrienne Batra
Anar
Lee Kuan Yew
Ontario
David Milguards
Thomas Sophonow
Guy Paul Morin
Russell Banner
Cead
Russellbanner.com
Royal Lepage
Westpark Realty
Main St
N. Russell, MB
Royal LePage Westpark
Bob Ross
Joan Montgomery
Angie Esplen
Henin
Ducks Unlimited
Cuo LaEmueg
Ae Eee
Teena
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