MTS seeks third summer rate hike from CRTC
Manitoba Telecom Services nears a $3 monthly residential phone rise, set to take effect January 1 2001, as taxes drive the request. If approved, residential bills would rise by more than $6.42 this summer. The company irons out tax debts with the public, while commercial customers see no increase. Public hearings in Winnipeg will gauge Manitobans’ views.
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Manitoba
Ron Lemieux
Broken promises cited by Stockwell Day over GST
Victor Vrsnik of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the GST pledge broken by both Conservatives and Liberals damaged public trust. He warns that vote splitting could keep the GST issue alive into the next general election.
Grain competition entries sought for 2000 crop year
Farmers are urged to submit samples for the 2000 grain competition. Entries must include at least 1 litre and be delivered to the Russell Ag Office by Friday September 29. For details contact Manitoba Agriculture and Food Office at Russell at 204 73 2043.
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Russell
Midseason CFL turmoil reshapes Toronto and Winnipeg clubs
As the CFL season hits its midpoint the Toronto Argonauts replace head coach John Huard with Pinball Clemons while the Winnipeg Blue Bombers part ways with quarterback Kerwin Bell. Jeff Giles exits CFL leadership amid owner turmoil, signaling a turbulent path toward 2001.
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