Nostalgia, Santa, and the season's enduring magic
A columnist reflects on Christmas myths and the comfort of gift giving amid societal worry over commercialism. The piece recalls childhood belief in Santa, the role of gifts as a safety valve, and contrasts wonder with modern technological promises and the pull of rationalism.
Of Many Things by Ambrose Hills
An essay on Santa and the Santaagram service, contrasting human judgment with computer processing. It warns that feeding facts into a machine can produce garbage outputs if the input lacks accuracy and context, urging balance, reason, and common sense.
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Roblin Government Spotlight on Manitoba Progress
The Roblin Government description highlights eight years of achievements in Manitoba including farm credit totaling 18 million with half to under 31 farmers, a 10 million industrial development fund, doubled youth high school attendance, expanded social benefits, a major roadbuilding program, the first provincial crop insurance in Canada, and the Red River Floodway under construction. It notes the province’s tax levels remain among Canada's lowest and municipal taxes are the lowest west of Quebec. Public optimism accompanies the forward-looking leadership in education, health, and infrastructure.
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Roblin
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Canada
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