Manitoba fear rules economy says Bryan Schwartz
The Manitoba economy is described as government dominated with fear suppressing private initiative. Bryan Schwartz, a University of Manitoba professor, argues that most large projects are government funded and growth comes from government spending. He cites fear among civil servants, teachers, health workers, and small business owners about political expression and policy changes. The piece links historic resistance to big government with Manitoba's current have-not status and calls for renewed private initiative.
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Teleporting to HMV and the promise of full forgiveness
A meditation blends travel fantasy with faith noting the impracticality of desert travel to Edmonton and the idea that light delays reveal the past. The piece ties space time to Biblical forgiveness, citing Jeremiah and the post Easter call to receive God’s full forgiveness.
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As Long As Youve Got Your Health Reflections
Riva Friesen recalls two enduring sayings from a farming community. It could be worse frames attitudes toward hardship and aging, shaping resilience and gratitude for health amid life’s challenges and choices.
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