Tragic Flight 9525 Crash Prompts Global Reflection
The Germanwings flight 9525 crash over the French Alps killed 150 aboard after a cockpit entry denial and descent. Investigators recover the cockpit voice recorder while pending flight data data would reveal possible mechanical issues. A sobering call to suspend judgment, support victims’ families, and await the final probe findings.
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Germanwings Flight
Barcelona
Spain
Dusseldorf
Germany
French Alps
Andreas Lubitz
Lubitz
CVR
Eds Birthday and Jokes Remembered by Community
A tribute column to Ed, April 2 birthday, famed for humor and one liners. Readers recall his deadpan Winnipeg left gag, jungle king tale, and quips about marriage and stopping at signs, highlighting a unique, warm sense of humor.
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Winnipeg
Resurrection Dawn at the Empty Tomb
Early morning witnesses found the stone rolled away and an angel proclaimed Jesus is risen. The report notes excitement among believers as the tomb appears empty and Jesus is not there, signaling a joyous Resurrection Sunday.
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Jesus
Letters Sad Isn't It Canada’s Harper Era Turns Aggressive
A reader laments Prime Minister Harper turning Canada from a peacekeeping state into a petro‑driven power. The letter accuses him of anti terrorist Bill C 51 excesses, robocalls, Middle East war moves, and attacks on civil liberties while urging voters to end his term.
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Canada
Harper
David Suzuki Foundation
Middle East
ISIL
Iraq
Afghanistan
Libya
Expropriation Targets Manitoba Farms for Crown Farm Venture
The NDP government and Manitoba Hydro issued a March 30 2015 expropriation notice to 140 southern Manitoba farm families to clear land for a Crown farming operation tied to the BiPole III transmission line. The project covers 1327 hectares across 3279 acres 66 metres by 240 kilometres. Opposition critic Blaine Pedersen questions costs and talks with landowners.
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NDP
Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba
Crown
Crown Corporation
Winnipeg
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Manuel Valls
Neil Strohschein
Jungle
Rita Friesen
By Addy Oberlin
Larry Powell
Neepawa
Blaine Pedersen
Progressive Conservative
Midland
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