Trade tariff talk largely hot air in new column
Tony Carlson argues that fears over shingles tariffs and trade war rhetoric exceed real impact. He notes Reagan’s modifications to cedar tariffs, the US Canada and Japan actions, and that Canadian firms like Kendar survive due to competitiveness. The piece underscored timely trade talks and Canadian industry resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagsne Scum
Keahar Michials
US. Trade ‘Commission
Folk Industry
Frost Warnings and Civic Quarrel Mark Legislative Year
A fragmented notes piece recalls three leaders views on the 86 legislative session with Sharon Carstairs urging caution, Gary Filmon calling it possibly the worst, and Premier Pawley presenting a cautious stance amid party tensions. It also includes a satirical aside on weather duty briefers and a personal column about frost, geraniums, and newspaper use.
Immigration rules stir editorials on Tamils and Canada
Letters from editors and readers reflect a clash over welcoming Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka. Some defend open doors, others urge stricter limits or repatriation via West Germany as a humanitarian misstep. The discourse spans national values, labour needs, and immigration ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sri Lanka
Alot
Canada
Canora Courier
West Germany
Canad
Minnedosa
Essevain
Germany
Europe
Prairies
Manitoba Trucking Industry Shown As Key Economic Force
Article highlights Manitoba based trucking firms with 5900+ jobs and 156 million payroll. It notes 15 largest carriers, headquarters in Manitoba, and a 20 million annual equipment spend. It criticizes stereotypes and discusses consolidation risks for rural carriers like Allan's Transfer in MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba
North
MacGregor
Allan's
Penner’s
Bev Allan
Accidental Shooting on Mr Matheson Farm
September 7, 1906 a 22 rifle on Matheson farm causes Harold Mayhew to shoot his brother Douglas aged 12. The article notes the wound and ongoing local concerns about safety on rural farms.
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Matheson
Harold Mayhew
Douglas
Patterson
Binscorth and
Foxwarren
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Vance
Tony Carlson
Amy
Reagan
Ble
Tho
Mathe Guelph
Ontario
U.S
Eagan
Brian Mulroney
Kendar
Nussen Voern
Mlp.lc
PCA LC Ndpf
Russell Doern
Peter Hessel
CBC
Environment Canada
Canadian Shield
Tropics
Africa
East Indies
Mexico
South America
Frost
Stem
Ster
Elzabeth
Peter Hessel -Dlumn
Fred McGuine
Yorkton
Peter Warren
Ln Algo
Manitoba ‘Tracking Associ
Ssociation
Mra
NDP
Saskatchewan Cooperative Elevator Company Act
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Obertson
Jean Kesting
Less J. Rutherford
M. Sparrow
Jack Thom
Jack Dow
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