Political poker plays in Canada and U S ahead of elections
Dennis Pringle argues that Canadian and U S political actors use fear, smear campaigns, and strategic snappy slogans to influence voters. He contends the Liberal NDP Bloc coalition tactics echo Emmanuel Macron’s 2024 win and warn of continued mudslinging as 2024 and 2025 campaigns unfold.
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BRICS rises as challenger to U S dollar dominance
The BRICS bloc, expanding beyond its original five members, is building a bank and a planned parliament while lending in local currencies. With 12 current members and more seeking entry, critics say its moves could erode the U S dollar's reserve status and shift global influence, as a Russia meeting in October looms.
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Thunder Bay official backs library space expansion
The Intercity mall proposal aims to create a larger reading and literacy training room for children. A reader suggests using empty school spaces in summer and evenings, proposing book boxes moved to schools to boost library access, arguing taxpayers fund both schools and libraries.
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Propose Culling Canada Geese to Help Society and Farms
A call to reduce Canada geese populations argues for controlled hunting in cities to improve road cleanliness and provide food for hungry families. It warns of overgrowth, limited predators, and past unregulated hunts, urging a managed program with licences, locations, and protective measures to avoid harming the species.
Diversity of views in letters forum at Chronicle Journal
The Chronicle Journal emphasizes a letters section as a forum for diverse community views. It notes that letters up to 300 words are prioritized, may be edited for space and clarity, must be original work, exclusive to the newspaper, and submitted via email with no attachments.
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Request for Personal Details for Publication
The notice asks applicants to supply full name, address and day phone number. It states that only names and hometowns will be published. The directive implies a local publication policy on privacy and required contact information.
Nuclear waste site seen as huge Northwest opportunity
The NWMO defends deep geological disposal for Canada’s used nuclear fuel in Northwestern Ontario. It cites regulatory oversight by IAAC and CNSC, talks with Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, and argues safety, transport plans, and minimal highway impact. Ontario’s grid interconnection supports regional power resilience.
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