Better treatment and efficiency in mixed health systems
Opinion argues Canada’s health care is crumbling and costly with long waits. It criticizes high taxes, immigration-driven demand, and poor rankings while urging European style mixed systems and reform. The author blames federal overreach and politicized transfers for provincial funding instability.
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Devel
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Poilievre Critics Say Trudeau Gets Bleak Pass
Letter writers and columnists attack Prime Minister Trudeau over alleged corruption and policy failures. They question Trudeau's ethics, misconduct during India trip, SNC Lavalin ties, Bank of Canada appointments, plastics rulings, immigrant policy, health care strain, and government size. They warn voters about Liberal governance and potential tax changes on principal residences.
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Pierre Poilievre
Justin Trudeau
India
SNC Lavalin
Tiff Macklem
Bank of Canada
Macklem
Supreme Court
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Canada
Defence Department
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Hardline leaders clash over 2 state path and Gaza
The piece links hardline Israeli stance to stalling a two state solution amid Saudi talks. It notes Netanyahu may seek Gaza invasion pretext after Oct 7 border breaches and Palestinian pressures in the West Bank. It mentions Meir Baruchin facing sedition charges for pro Palestine sympathy.
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Meir Baruchin
Thunder City Raceway Shows Self Made Success
The Thunder City race track stands as a self funded, first class facility drawing tens of thousands of fans each season. Its growth boosts local hotels restaurants and shops while showcasing the impact of private investment without tax dollars. The author argues the city should consult track owners before risking taxpayer money on new projects.
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Thunder City Raceway
Thunder City
Letters to the Chronicle Journal Welcoming Reader Submissions
The Chronicle Journal invites letters to the editor for publication on the website. Submissions should be 300 words or less and include full name, address, and telephone number. Please cite the page and date for any articles referenced and note that the newspaper reserves the right to edit condense or reject letters.
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Big Oil disrupts COP28 with parallel industry summit
Scott Harris argues COP28 was undermined by a separate BOP28 gathering of 2,500 oil executives promoting fossil fuels. He notes Canada’s delegation led by Danielle Smith and condemns moral priorities favoring short term profits over a safe future for grandchildren. He urges COP29 to exclude such promoters.
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Dubai
Canada
Berta
Danielle Smith
Tackle tough obstacles to build city tax base
Frank Parmiento urges Thunder Bay council to imitate Toronto and Ontario Place land swap. He cites CLE grounds zoning and Agriculture status blocking development, arguing for ministry action to unlock provincial land and boost tax revenue. He calls for bold, rapid council outreach despite legal hurdles.
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Toronto
Ontario Place
Thunder Bay
Cle
Ministry of Agriculture
Frank Parmiento
COP28 Ends With Calls for Action Yet Delays Persist
The Dubai conference failed to ban oil production and fallen short on reparations to vulnerable nations. Politicians fear costs and delay decisive steps, despite warnings that climate impacts worsen and human lives rise in peril as the planet edges toward extinction.
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Dubai
Gas price gap in Thunder Bay sparks call for fairness
Gail Beda notes a 10 cent price difference between the north and south sides of Thunder Bay and asks officials to address the urban pricing discrepancy for consistency. She urges rectification to ensure equal costs across the city.
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Thunder Bay
Form fillers prey on disabled kidney patients seeking tax relief
A dialysis patient describes paying parking and travel costs while applying for the disability tax credit. A broker offers to handle the application for a 25 percent fee plus GST, prompting concerns over predatory practices exploiting a complex tax system.
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