Education accountability in Manitoba criticism of Caldwell and policy
Column critiques educational funding looseness in Manitoba linking adult education to enrolment figures and self taught computer labs. It argues for local control, vouchers, and stronger trustee powers, faulting both Tory and Liberal governments for avoiding decisive reforms. It questions leadership and calls for overhaul.
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Ducation
Drew Caldwell
Brandon
Caldwell
Agassiz
Morris-MacDonald
Morris- MacDonald
Norrie
Manitoba Teachers Society
Mast
Manitoba
Faith healing after tragedy on talk shows
The article recalls Sept 11 era TV discussions with Dr. Phil McGraw and Oprah Winfrey offering comfort to survivors. It notes a pregnant widow's grief and McGraw's blunt guidance on taking action to heal. It frames recovery with Scripture and Christian faith, urging resilience with divine help.
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Oprah
WTO
Ephesus
St. Paul
Caldwell admits funding system for adult education is absurd
Liberal Leader Jon Gerrard says Minister Drew Caldwell failed to change the funding base for adult education for two years after taking office. He cites the Sept 30 enrolment method as inappropriate for variable adult learner timelines and calls for Caldwell’s resignation over mismanagement and earlier underhanded funding concerns.
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Caldwell
Liberal
Jon Gerrard
NDP
Drew Caldwell
Gerrard
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