Speaking Out Against Rock and Homosexual Rights Demands
A Manitoba letter writer attacks Allan Rock and Liberal MPs over gay spousal benefits, calling homosexuality a perversion and predicting societal decay. The author labels churches and politicians as spineless, argues against LGBT rights, and blames urban networks for activism while downplaying rural LGBT presence.
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Rock
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Humans Rights Tribunal
United Church
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Presbyterians
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Manitoba teachers shaken by partisan shift in union leadership
The Manitoba Teachers' Society once held nonpartisan stances and pursued better pay with civil pressure. Now leaders have aligned with the New Democratic Party, despite many teachers not voting NDP in provincial elections, amid concerns over a decline in professional conduct and influence.
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Manitoba Teachers’ Society
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New Democratic Party
NDP
Radical MTS rally attracts fewer than expected crowd
A radical faction within the Manitoba Teachers Society staged a rally before the Manitoba Legislature to oppose Premier Filmon. Speakers included MTS president Ken Pearce and NDP Leader Gary Doer. Despite heavy promotion, attendance lagged around 2,000 with mixed reactions from attendees.
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March 1944 Avro Anson crash site remembered by museum
Reg Forbes of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Branton thanks Kelwood community and volunteers Bob McRae Ron Nelson George Roper and Ray Lawrence for locating the April 1944 Avro Anson 6354 crash site and honors 18 000 RCAF personnel who died in World War II. The museum preserves memory of those who trained and fought under the plan.
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Ray Lawrence
Bob McRae
Ron Nelson
RCAF
Kelwood
Reg Forbes
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
Branton
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