Quebecs Parizeau dies shadow over separatist economy debate
A provincial political figure, Jacques Parizeau, who led the 1995 Quebec separatism effort, has died. The piece argues that both Quebec and Manitoba suffer from urban rural economic disparity, with urban investment draining rural areas and hindering balanced development across the provinces. It calls for holistic regional growth and questions the cost to rural residents of urban focused policies.
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Intergenerational ties foster learning and community
A writer recalls collecting World War II memories for a VE Day feature and pairing Grade 5 students with Country Meadows residents in an Adopt a Grandparent program. The piece highlights benefits for seniors and youths, including reduced loneliness, skill sharing, and cultural understanding.
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