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To be Continued••• . i Outlook The 1997 federal election is a dream come tnie for political pundits. No matter what observation you make about the outcome of 'j the federal vote, you will find evidence to support yourclaim Federal Election in the numbers churned out Monday night. But there will also be evidence to support the exact opposite point of view. Results were a For example, some might dismiss the Reform Party as a regional movement, based on their strength in western Canada and lack of seats east of Manitoba. But, a similar observation Dog's Breakfast by Laura J. Richards might apply to the Liberals, based on the fact that almost two- thirds of their seats came from Ontario. This year’s federal election wasn’t as exciting as past elec­ Liberals might claim that the majority they received is a tions, for some strange reason. vote of confidence for the government they provided during There wasn’t the anticipation that comes from a hard cam­ the past three and one-half years. It is the party’s first back-to- paign or the letdown once the campaign is over and people can back majority government since the term of Louis St. Laurent. go back to their regular lives again. But, you can bet that other parties will point to the govern­ This was the third federal election in which I have not been ment’s substantial losses of seats outside Ontario and say the involved on the political side of things. Frankly, it seemed country gave anything but a vote of confidence. rather boring. Some might say the Bloc’s showing in Quebec proves that À When 1 lived in New Brunswick, I did the door-knocking the separatist forces are declining in strength. Yet, they still and the talking to absolute strangers about the candidateI sup ­ managed to grab more seats than the two federal parties put ported. It was neat to be involved so completely that, what the together. party thought, I thought too. Those who may have been predicting the demise of the It is also rather scary when you think about it. New Democrats in a country moving to the right will be puz­ Perhaps, as I grow older, I have begun to become cynical. zled over that party’s amazing gains — especially in the Perhaps election campaigns are nothing but a waste of time Maritimes. Unofficial results place them one seat ahead of the and buckets of money. And the results of this one are really Tories in the new House of Commons. strange. But, does that mean the election is bad news for the PCs? Many people believe this vote was called longbefore it was Well, not necessarily, since the party has climbed a good dis­ W.I/sTea at Bowmanville Museum time. Many say Jean Chrétien was taking a risk by facing the electorate so early. Now, many are wondering if he will retain tance out of the hole in which it found itself in the last federal Members of the Women’s Institute got together on Sunday afternoon at the Bowmanville election when only two Tories were returnèd to Ottawa. It’s a his leadership. Museum’s verandah for a spot of tea, a sweet or two and a time to chat. Here Shirley Bubar and It’s over now. But the fights in Parliament are going to be gain of a thousand per cent or something like that. Once again, Marjorie Prescott of the Maple Grove W.l. relax with Elaine Baker of the Solina W.I. and Dora it all depends how you look at those numbers. And there arc gearing up, with the Bloc Québécois nowousted as the official Martyn of the Blackstock W.I., who is wearing die suit and top-hat. The fancy dress Shirley ‘loyal’ opposition by Preston Manning and his Reformers. many ways to do so. Bubar is wearing is styled after those worn in the early 1800s. Elaine Baker ’s and Marjorie Those who claim that Canada is being dangerously divided How loyal can the Reformers really be? Will we have the Prescott’s outfits are from early this century. Dora Martyn’s hat is over 100 years old. The W.I. same type of government as we had over the past three and along regional lines may be surprised to find that the three old­ across Canada celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. est political parties — the Liberals, PCs and NDP — still one-half years? Or will there be more spice in the caldron, with have representation across the country. It may be very slim more parties involved? representation, but it does exist. It will be interesting to watch how the the Progressive There will be some who might see problems resulting from Letter to the Editor Conservatives perform, now that they have 18 more seats than a government riding a wafer-thin majority and each of the last time. It was good to see that Jean Charest and Elsie Wayne other major parties showing considerable strength. Some retained their seats. They were the only two PC candidates to would claim that a strong federalist government is vital to the get elected in the last federal vote. It must have been hard for challenges Canada faces. Yet, the exact opposite point of view Tories to vote Conservative this time. They were probably can be argued too. You could say that the strong regional show ­ Trees Being Destroyed wondering if they would see their party go down the pipes this ing of the opposition parties outside Ontario will ensure that all time around the carousel. Nevertheless, the PCs received 13 parts of Canada will be heard in Ottawa. And, if push comes to seats in Atlantic Canada — a major victory for that party. The shove, and the Liberals govern skillfully, they can still make Atlantic vote won (Item back their official party status in use of that thin majority. Parliament. Perhaps the oddest thing about the June 2nd ballot is that For New High School It would have been nice to see the Tories form the opposi ­ the overall popular vote for the various parties isn’t all that dif­ tion, but obviously that wasn’t meant to happen this time. ferent from what it was in the last federal election. But the dis­ Quebecers sort of surprised me because they didn’t totally side Dear Editor: date the St. Stephen’s look? the Bloc. Maybe they are fed up with the spin doctors of that tribution of the seats has made all the difference. Catholic High School. In the name of progress? That ’s evidence, some would say, of the need for election I’m writing this letter to let party and of those who are urging separation. people know that my family I agree widi giving the stu­ Phooey! I did notice on the television at the returning office late by proportional government rather than by geographic ridings. dents a decent place to learn, The key word here is One thing almost everyone can agree upon is the fact that and I and neighbours have Monday night that when Bloc Québécois leader Gilles just been forced to witness but why destroy an entire for­ GREED, for our tax dollars. Duceppe spoke abriut Qucbec, tie showed he is still in this for Parliament Hill will be a very interesting place in the next few est to do so? How do you teach your years as the regional interests and federal interests fight it out. the terrible destruction of a a fight. And there is probably a lot of fight left in Chrétien and beautiful forest that has taken Couldn’t another lot of children to preserve nature Charest. But that, in itself, is part of the Canadian tradition. land, already .cleared,. have when they watch man destroy One cannot help but wonder if the small-c conservative well over 50 years to estab­ Alexa McDonough is the only female party leader this time lish, all in the name of been found? ' it? I feel sorry for all the birds around and she was able to win her seat in Halifax from forces will look to some kind of coalition or amalgamation. Our Mayor wants to keep and animals who have just The Reform Party and the Progressive Conservatives split each -progress. Liberal Mary Clancy. The land I’m referring to is the “small town feeling” alive had their homes ripped out Perhaps at the next federal election more women will run other ’s vote in many ridings, especially in Ontario. in Bowmanville, but how can from under them. Also possible is a Liberal/New Democratic Party alliance in between Scugog St. and and one more federal party will have a woman at the helm. Middle Rd. The trees are this be achieved with wall to K. Smith I can only hope. certain votes likely to take place in the Commons. being removed to accommo­ wall bricks everywhere you But, who knows? Bowmanville So, was the federal election of June 2 a good thing or a bad thing? You can look at the numbers and make a case for both points of view. In reality, the election was a bit of a cliff-hang­ Wildlife Suffers from er. And that just might describe the fate of Canada in the next Report from Queen's Park three or four years. The vote reminds us of those never-ending serials which byJohn O'Toole used to play in the old movie theatres and always ended with the hero about to face a firing squad or be run over by a train. Human Interference The possibilities are endless. In the results of the June 2 Road Safely Debate vote, we can read the break-up of Canada or the triumph of Dear Editor, we claim as our own that we national unity and everything in between. Back in 1989, we bought risk consequences for contin­ The Federal election will be faults have resulted in fines of are other health care workers. I Like the soap operas and serial movies, we can only wait for a house in Newcastle Village ually interrupting and cor­ over before you get to read this hundreds of dollars, the plates met this week with chiroprac ­ the next installment. Or, because politics is a participatory - a ravine lot that backs onto rupting their territory? article. Like you, I have pulled, the cargo delayed, con­ tors, optometrists, home care sport, we can work towards ensuring that the next installment Foster Creek. This is perhaps one small watched and listened with a tracts broken and the cost is not therapists, nurses and a mas­ has the outcome we hope for. This little strip of land, example of what is happening great deal of interest. It will be just thousands of dollars but, sage therapist. As new patient In short, there are only three words which accurately which is bordered by houses, everywhere in our world two years next week since I even jobs. demands emerge, our health describe the outcome of Monday’s vote. was an area for wildlife to today. But, if we don’t start was elected to the provincial There are over 500 people care system must offer people To be continued.... pemse at will, untouched and making a point of preserving legislature on June 8th, 1995. in my riding whose family choices and alternatives to tra­ unfettered by human hands. nature and to | think of the I realize now how difficult it livelihood depends directly on ditional practices. The changes Rabbits, birds and squirrels other beings in this world-, was to visit every part of my the trucking industry. We must to health care are far from over, instead of ourselves, what riding of Durham East. To me, have a fair and balanced sys­ as our government tires to put Jobs, Jobs, Jobs would frolic and play in this the patient first. Ontario area of theirs - this sanctuary, will happen to the world as there does not seem to be as tem. This being said, any safe­ Last Thursday night, close to 40 Durham Region students many election signs about and ty violation that could cause an Nursing Association CEO, graduated from a unique program which combines apprentice­ if you will. we know it? Will our children Lesley Bell recently said. “We have a future? . there have not been too many accident must be addressed. ship and high school. Then die town decided to knocks at my door. However, I The unfortunate accidents in believe that there is enough The Youth Internship Apprenticeship Program is a method dig up the ground and mow Sincerely, am sure all the candidates and our area over the past couple of money in the health care sys­ of learning which allows secondary school students to com­ the grass for the sake of a Nancy Foote their campaign workers are years have not involved our tem. It just needs to be redis­ plete high school while starting an apprenticeship program in path, for the population to Newcastle Village glad that it is over. local companies. However, we tributed properly,”s the skilled trades. stroll upon. As I walk the My last comment before the must have the highest stan­ On June 1st, the new The YIAP grads who received diplomas May 29 are the first path, the rabbits have disap­ election is that we must keep dards and from my conversa­ Durham Access to Care board students to complete this program. In this case, they had begun peared, the heron no longer Thanks Canada together and work tions with the small business takes over from the Durham apprenticeships as automotive technicians and machinists. But, visits die creek, broken glass together at all levels of elected operators, they have heard the Home Care and the Placement there is every reason to believe that learning opportunities like from beer bottles is embed­ office. After all, politicians arc message and are doing their and Coordination Service ded in the path, and the Extended elected to serve all the people. best to maintain safe vehicles, which have organized the this should be encouraged and expanded upon. delivery of patient care at home This kind of training is not for everyone. However, it could unmistakable smell of dog At Queen’s Park, the debate drivers and jobs. dung is heavy in the air. The lias been strong on road safety. One of the highlights of this or in long term care facilities. benefit more students than one might think. I expect, our Minister of week was attending the first The services provided and the Anyone who thinks a university degree is necessary in order creek is starting to be clut­ By Bowlers tered with litter and in the Transportation, the Honourable graduation class from the employees will remain orga­ to land a good, high-paying job, is stuck in the 1950s or 1960s. To the Staff: A1 Palladini, will introduce our Durham College Youth nized pretty much as they are The reality is that there are, for example, 20,000 automotive summer the two benches serve as a gathering place for Thank you very much for road safety legislation. I have Internship Apprenticeship today but the organization will technicians needed in the business world and not enough train­ your publishing statistics and met witli and spoken to a num­ Program. Twenty students slowly move to a one window ing opportunities available to fill those posts. teenagers in the dead of night. access for patient services, It greatly saddens me to covering events for the Youth ber of our local transportation graduated from the General There will always be a need for skilled academics who Bowling Council (YBC). The companies. Machinist apprenticeship and The past weekend, I was enrich the world through their knowledge in areas such as art, see that, in an attempt to As in most issues, there are eighteen completed the privileged to attend two beautify the area for our ben­ children really enjoy seeing philosophy and literature. There will always be a need for aca­ their name in print for their two sides to the story. All trans­ Automotive Service Technician anniversaries. Knox Christian demic researchers in pure and applied science. efit, we have touched and portation companies are very Program. There were eight stu­ School held its 40th anniver­ destroyed this tiny little place accomplishments. But, as the workplace becomes more technologically Donna Neads much aware of safety, The dents from high schools in all sary and the celebration was advanced, there is an even greater need for students with high- left for these animals to thrive truck drivers, as well as others parts of my riding. As we attended by students and teach ­ in, constantly forcing our EDITOR’S NOTE: This ers from the past and the pre­ tech training. Some of these men and women may have never note was accompanied by using our roads, lives are at advance to a knowledge based - even considered such a career ten years ago. But, that ’s where presence upon their territory. stake, workplace, these graduates will sent. This school is a fine Have we so little respect the signatures of over 100 Our ministry staff are strict­ have the skills to build their example of a community work ­ the jobs are. young howlers of the YBC. Incidentally, some of these jobs can also open up opportu­ for the animals whose land ly enforcing the driver and future. Over 80% of the gradu­ ing together without one cent nities for young entrepreneurs to go into business for them ­ vehicle safety regulations. Our ates already have a job. Canada of government help. Perhaps road safety campaign has needs more skilled trades peo­ the future of equal funding will selves. Thoughts Unlimitedresulted in every infraction ple and once again, Durham some day include all students. The growth of apprenticeship training in the technology The Knights of Columbus sector will require a change in thinking, Technology jobs are being enforced, College has created an oppor ­ by Rick James This intense crack down has tunity for the students, Durham Council 6361 celebrated their not the “poor cousins" of jobs in the professions. University clearly got the attention of the College and our employer 25th anniversary. There were degrees are not always superior to college diplomas or appren­ After enjoying a clay of tender loving care and hospi ­ operators as it should. community. The Minister of visitors from around the ticeship. And, finally, the task of training students — espe­ tality from the nurses and doctors at Memorial Hospital However, there have been Education was in attendance province to join in celebrating cially at the high school level — should be shared by business on Monday, Thoughts Unlimited will be back next some occasions where the and was. impressed with the with a community organization and industry. week. There ’s nothing quite like a colonoscopy to clear inspectors may not have used partnership of the College, the that supports their church, the The most convincing argument in favor of technological your mind, common sense. four boards of education and family and the community at training can be seen in one statistic offered at last week ’s YIAP I would be remiss, however, if I waited until next It has been brought to my the private sector. This pro­ large. Both these events are graduation. About 80 per cent of the young people who com­ attention also that some of our gram was a first in Canada. reminders to me of how much pleted their combined apprcnticcship/high school studies week to thank the third floor and operating room staff roads are now getting the The doctors of Ontario have people working together can already had jobs. for their caring attitude. We are very fortunate to have repairs they so badly need, I agreed to a three year deal with achieve, It is also refreshing to Perhaps, those who look to the government to create "jobs, such outstanding people in a facility so close to home, have been given documented the province. Doctors are criti­ witness people celebrating jobs, jobs” should be looking to programs like this one. Thanks, and see you next week. eases where minor vehicle cal to all our health care, but so their faith in God,

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