Postal unions clash with Canada Post over service cuts
The Globe and Mail reports mounting discontent as Canada Post plans alternate day delivery and home mail removal in new subdivisions. Union leaders urge the public to support balance sheet goals while critics warn productivity and costs rise under current practices.
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Canada
Post Ofice
Metro
Toronto
Publc
Canada Post
Tommerow
Crams
Marchment Committee
Aly
Post Office
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Jean-Claude Parrot
Globe and Mail
Parasiuk Resigns Amid Tax Credit Scandal Fallout
Wilson Parasiuk faced fallout after disclosures of shares in a scientific research tax credit scheme. The Winnipeg Free Press and opposition pressed the cabinet member, with headlines branding the tax dodge and hydro contract links. Parasiuk resigned May 19, 196, sought a judicial inquiry, and later pursued defamation action while maintaining political resilience.
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Wilson Parasiuk
Pawley
Parasiuk
Scientifc
Winnipeg Free Press
Minister of Energy and Mines
Beattie and Flemings Buy Beattie and Flemings Implement
Purchasers The olden days September 6 1960s note Ew in Bros Forwarden acquire Beattie and Flemings Implement business and will take possession at once. Montgomery of Carberry arrives to take charge of W G Murphy and Co store, relieving Patrick. Miller to head Grain Growers elevator here this season. Winnipeg ex ministers trial jurors deadlocked. Roblin Coldwell Howden cabinet members charged with conspiracy. Heavy rains damage crops and roads hindering hauling grain. September 6 1908 two hundred seventy more teachers to Manitoba classrooms. total teachers 6 300. Eastern harvest help expected as Ontario eases farm worker movement. September 8 1966 Russell school enrollments rise by 120 pupils to 655. E T Drive Inn opened by South Side Service and Emily Kiez. by Fred McGuiness.
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Ewin Bros
Forwarren
Beattie and Flemings Implement
Mr. Montgomery
Carberry
W.G. Murphy and Co
Patrick
Miller
Grain Growers Grain Co
Vista
Winnipeg
Rodmond Roblin
G.R. Coldwell
J. Howden
Manitoba
Ontario
Russell
South Side Service
Ony
Emily Kiez
E&t Drive Inn
Testimonial to good news weeklies inspires reader letter
Naomi Nemeth of Toronto praises The Exponent for neighborly reporting and uplifting stories from prairie towns. She highlights 600 residents at a local service, a 75,000 proceeds golf event for child abuse prevention, and a cycle fundraiser, noting editors seldom offer only bad news.
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Grandview Exponent
Naomi Nemeth
Toronto
Union Station
The
Exponent
Naomi
Globe and Mail
Toronto Star
Claresholm
Carillon
Steinbach
St. Albert
the Gazette
RCMP
Prairies
Maclean's
Peter Warren Speaks On Loan Eligibility Rules
Peter Warren explains in plain language who can qualify for loans under the Residential Renabista program. Eligible buyers may receive up to ten thousand dollars in loans, with up to five thousand potentially forgiven. qualification hinges on meeting family income requirements and other basic criteria.
Manitoba housing help rules invite more RRAP aid
The piece outlines CMHC led housing help with Manitoba Housing and others delivering. It notes income limits roughly 414500 for two, 41600 for four, and 17500 above that, plus substandard housing criteria. It cites Maureen Hemphill and a Manitoba housing minister criticizing inequities and potential 1987 changes. Community calls include Ottawa assurances, seven provinces backing easing measures, and contact numbers for eligibility in Manitoba communities.
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Maureen Hemphill
Ottawa
Hemphill
The Zucchinini Explosion and a Call for Help
A quirky column laments an overabundance of zucchinis, joking about endless offers of free vegetables. The writer pleads readers to advise what to do with hundreds of kilograms stored in various spots, noting efforts to decline more unwanted produce.
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Willle
Ein
Lluike
By Fred McGuiness
Ember
Randy Penitichuk
Peter Warren
Reds
Manitoba Housing
Manitoba Metis Foundation
CMHC
Portage la Prairie
Suil
Peter Hessel
Solumn
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