End of monarchy looms as Canada eyed for independence
Canadian readers are urged to accept a future beyond royalty as Queen Elizabeth's era wanes. The piece critiques Diana Fergie and press culture, notes tax questions and privacy gaps with car phones, and argues Canada should follow Australia in distancing from the Crown while tabloids keep the photos coming.
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Fergie
Lady Dido
London
Riviera
Canada
Quebec
Argentina
Lady di
Bud Smith
British Columbia
Princess di
Diana
Prince Charles
Andy
Princess Anne
Edward
Princess Margaret
People Magazine
Australia
Commonwealth
United States
Visionary plan needed in local elections says McGuinness
Fred McGuinness urges a robust debate on municipal elections. He criticizes inertia and lifelong incumbency, arguing for decisive leadership and an economic plan. He recommends candidate canvassing focused on a stabilizing, workable strategy, including local training and cooperation with nearby communities and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chan
Earier Tnnes
Yesteryear
Mor ris editor fights mandatory belt laws in Manitoba
Doug Penner, editor of The Crow Wing Warrior in Morris, defends seat belt choice in a five year battle against mandatory legislation. He cites a 1988 Charter suit loss with no penalties and argues for freedom of choice, while noting supporters and detractors including university professors and insurers.
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Doug Penner
Crow Wing Warrior
Morris
Man
Penner
Carman
Autopac
U.S
Scratching River Post
USS
West Virgina
General Motors
University of Winnipeg
Elliot Levine
Philiosphy
A. Basilevsky
Statistics
Washington
Levine
Manitoba
Out of this world credit card rates rise in Canada
Canadian pundits warn high credit card interest drains consumer spending as debt and anxiety suppress confidence. Prime rates fell from 9.75 to 6.5 percent, while card rates sit at 16.75 to 19.75 percent, widening the gap and hindering recovery. Brien Gray cites banks blocking revival with exalted charges, urging retailers to draw shoppers indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Brien Gray
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Gray
KAP defends GRIP lentil coverage stance and NISA push
Earl Geddes responds to Alan Armstrong on GRIP policy for lentils and KAP actions. He argues producers influence exists through delegates, notes lentil coverage changes were timely for long term viability, and cites IMAP adjustments and 6 percent premium cap gains. Geddes asserts KAP prioritizes broad policy wins and urges member input at fall meetings.
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KAP
Manitoba
EAP
Earl Geddes
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Fred McGuinness
Peter Warren
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Portage la Prairie
Crescentwood
NISA
Alan Armstrong
GRIP
Armstrong
Marten’ Kavaliel Agriculture Producers Inc
Farmers of
ICEAP
Russell Banner
Russell
Main Street
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Ontario
Saskatchewan
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