Faithfully Yours Reflections on War and Peace in Canada
An opinion column argues against conscription and outlines five wartime ethics questions. It discusses whether war is justified, when defense is needed, and whether nations uphold the standards they fight for, urging peace through dialogue and national self-examination.
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Canada
British Isles
Europe
Homebodies: Rita Friesen on Her Beloved Dogs Henry and Daisy Mae
Rita Friesen writes about her two dogs Henry Hoover and Daisy Mae, detailing their affectionate quirks, daily routines, and the lively impact they have on family life. The pets monitor the house, demand treats, and even wake the household at night, while the author cheerfully endures muddy paws and missing pens in a warm domestic vignette.
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Henry Hoover
Daisy Mae
Lord of the Manor
Tam
Henry
Daisy
Night Sky Quietly Troubled by Hidden Flight
Observation by Addy Oberlin describes a very still night with dim moonlight and cloudy skies. A distant, unseen disturbance is hinted at as a flock of geese pass overhead, their honking breaking the quiet.
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Addy
Oberlin
Still Small Voice Guides Prayer Reflection
A meditation on hearing the still small voice within that echoes 1 Kings 19 12. Elijah heard the Lord after the earthquake and fire and the inner prompt leads to obedience and blessing.
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Elijah
Brandon University strike prompts calls for government action
An IRS Speakout letter argues Manitoba's NDP government must back Brandon University students as a 21 day faculty strike outpaces 2008, urging mediation resumes and classes to resume. It cites Premier Selinger and MLAs, inviting emails to pressure for action.
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Brandon University
Sreg Selinger
NDP
Westman
Manitoba
Brandon
Selinger
Ind
Leg
Labour
Minlab
Minaed
November CPR Month urges Canadians to get trained
The Canadian Red Cross promotes CPR Month urging training to save lives as over 50,000 Canadians die yearly from coronary disease and 70 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home. By integrating bystander CPR with an AED, survival rates can double. Amanda Lauder notes Red Cross courses cover recognition of cardiovascular emergencies and AED use.
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Canadian Red Cross
Christian Clavelle
Red Cross
Winnipeg
Redcross.ca
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