Referendum versus arena funding in Winnipeg taxes
Peter Holle argues for taxpayer referendums on major projects like a new Winnipeg arena, citing history of money by laws in Manitoba and Switzerland. He warns that expert-led debt risk and public backlash justify direct democracy to curb costly, divisive schemes.
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Drowning victim recovered from Morris River
Morris Volunteer Fire Department members recovered the body of Robert Durand 27 from the Morris River on May 9 more than five weeks after he disappeared following a vehicle mishap. Durand driven into the river after hitting a guard rail on April 3. Police divers had tried and failed to locate him. volunteers continued searches every evening and Saturday until the body was found.
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Robert Durand
Morris River
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Morris Ambulance and Fire Dept
Morris
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