Safer choices and hard lessons for Manitoba politics
The author critiques Stuart Murray's hiring of Taras Sokolyk amid a vote rigging scandal. It argues Murray should rely on MLAs and elected constituency bodies rather than political operatives. The piece questions Murray's principles and calls for principled leadership and clear guidance in Manitoba politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Murray
Murray
Taras Sokolyk
Sokolyk
U.S
Gary Doer
Manubans
Blue Christmas service offers comfort to grievers
The author recalls attending Neepawa United Church’s Blue Christmas service designed for those who suffered losses in the past year. It offers three gifts: community, divine care, and a helping hand, plus a call to share comfort with others. Postscript offers condolences to Matthew Sonnenberg’s family for his cystic fibrosis death.
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Neepawa United Church
God
Isaiah
Jesus
Lazarus
John
The
Corinthians
St. Paul
God of All
Matthew Sonnenberg
McCreary
Matthew
Kyoto Protocol ratified by House amid cost concerns
Ottawa MP Mark of Dauphin Swan River Marquette challenges the Liberals for rushing ratification without a clear plan. He warns of unknown implementation costs and calls for consultation with provinces industry and public before any binding commitment. The treaty aims for a 6 percent Canadian greenhouse gas reduction by 2010 based on 1990 levels. Canada accounts for about 2 percent of global emissions while the US, not a signatory, ranks first.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Inky Mark
M. P
Dauphin- Swan River-Marquette
Indus
Canada
Canadians
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