Sinclair inquest report urges reforms to prevent Aboriginal death
The 2014 inquest into Brian Sinclair's death at Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre resulted in 63 recommendations aimed at preventing similar tragedies. Sinclair, a 45 year old Aboriginal double amputee, died from a treatable bladder infection after 34 hours in the ER. The report condemns unaddressed policies and biases while his family calls the inquiry a waste of time. Manitoba officials acknowledge systemic issues and pledges reform through attitudes and care.
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Brian Sinclair
Timothy J. Preston
Sinclair
Quest Inn
Winnipeg
Siloam Mission
Health Science Centre
Preston
Brady
I Am Ready to Embrace 69 and Life’s Riches
A personal reflection on aging with humor and gratitude. The author recalls losing track of years, celebrates turning 50 and 69, and cherishes family while preparing for new generations. Surrounded by a caring network, she embraces daily growth and resilience.
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Mark
Susan
Changes in loyalties and commitments over time
An observer notes how decisions shift and old commitments vanish, contrasting modern political and ethical shifts with enduring religious beliefs. The reflection compares changing loyalties to biblical steadfastness, highlighting repentance and salvation through Christ as constant.
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Canada
Correction on historic boundary treaty attributions
A recent article misidentified the Utrecht treaty of 1713 as creating the International Boundary. The correct boundary milestone is the 1814 Ghent Treaty establishing latitude 49 north between Rupert's Land and the United States from Lake of the Woods to the Rockies, with the 1846 Oregon Treaty extending the line to the Pacific.
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France
Acadia
Nova Scotia
Ghent
Rupertsland
Canada
United States
Lake of the Woods
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Parent Calls Out Refereeing After U10 Girls Hockey Incident
A parent traveling to Neepawa for a Feb. 12 U10 girls hockey game describes overtime collision that left a player injured and without a stoppage or call. He omits names, stresses referees must ensure fair play and safety, and urges better officiating.
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Neepawa
Manitoba voter fears socialists’ hold on Legislature
Curt Smith of Winnipeg comments on Free Press articles about NDP candidates Selinger Ashton and Oswald. He notes Oswald’s platform spending exceeds 100 million dollars and laments perceived deficits and delayed control. He compares Manitoba views to Romney’s critique of dependent voters in the United States.
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Free Press
NDP
Selinger
Ashton
Oswald
Romney
Obama
Manitoba
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God
Neil Strohschein
Rita
Rita Friesen
Jesus
Christ
Curt Smith
Winnipeg, MB
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