Proportional representation debate highlights risks and regional tensions
An editorial from the Victoria Times Colonist outlines flaws in proportional representation, noting mass support but few seats for minor parties, and cites regional moves in Alberta Saskatchewan and Quebec. It argues PR could breed fringe groups and threaten Canadian federation while urging caution.
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B.C
Elizabeth May
Jenny Kwan
Patrick Weller
NDP
Greens
Erin O’toole
Liberals
Justin Trudeau
Citizens’ Assembly
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Quebec
National Assembly
Canada
Confederation
Ottawa
Alberta First
Saskatchewan First
Maritimes
Ontario First
Bloc Quebecois
Thomas Hobbes
Diversity of views drives community letters policy
The Chronicle Journal invites diverse opinions in its letters section. Letters up to 300 words may be edited for space and clarity. Original, exclusive submissions should cite page and date of articles mentioned and include full name, address and day telephone number. Names and hometowns will be published. Letters may appear online.
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Tax hike hurts Canadian craft beer scene in Kenora
Taras Manzie, president of Lake of the Woods Brewing Company in Kenora, argues 4.7 percent federal beer tax hike planned for April 1, 2024 will strain consumers and brewers amid inflation. He cites rising costs, lower taproom visits, and Canada’s high beer taxes as evidence for capping or cancelling the increase. Column courtesy of Troy Media.
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R. Canada
Kenora
Lake of the Woods Brewing Company
Canada
Bank of Canada
Christina Freeland
Taras Manzie
Troy Media
Troymedia.com
Gratitude to Thunder Bay hospital teams and doctors
A breast cancer patient thanks the Linda Buchan Centre Cancer Centre SHSN and hospital staff. She praises emergency and oncology teams Dr Ibrahim Dr Anthes Dr Holmes Dr Stewart Kennedy and urges women 50 to 70 to get mammograms for early detection and good prognosis.
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Thunder Bay
Linda Buchan
Cancer Centre
SHSN
Ibrahim
Anthes
Holmes
Stewart Kennedy
Sharon (McClelland
Blunted Reality: Protective Parenting Sparks Dangerous Adults
The piece argues that shielding children from real dangers desensitizes them and yields reckless adults. It cites muted news violence, safe cars, and softened playgrounds as examples of over-protection eroding accountability and intuition about consequences.
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Canada
United States
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