Let's Talk Taxes and MPs Perks and Pensions
The piece argues against gold plated MP pensions and tax-subsidized perks while noting most federal spending goes to transfers and social programs. It urges restraint by elected officials to restore public trust, citing health and education as major future policy focuses. It highlights public discontent with self perks.
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Preston Manning
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Chretien
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Senate
Readers urged to sign letters for publication
The paper invites letters from readers and states unsigned letters will not be published. It notes writers should sign with their name and that the editor may edit or reject any submission.
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Virden
Brent Fitzpatrick
Lac du Bonnet gets paved runway in aviation milestone
After 67 years of aviation history the Lac du Bonnet Regional Airport opened a paved runway aided by a 890000 dollar federal grant for improvements including paving the 3600 ft runway and taxiway lighting, approach, power, ties downs, parking and hydro line burial. The grand opening drew 50 aircraft from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario and vintage WWI planes on display.
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Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet Regional
Manitoba
Ontario
Joe Fontana
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