Amalgamation Debate Echoes Through Manitoba Municipalities
A columnist rails against provincial push for municipal amalgamation arguing it won’t save money and may shift policing and admin costs to towns. The piece likens government oversight to a restaurant menu listing calories and fats, urging self reliance and local action.
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Small businesses illuminate rural Canada October focus
Rural Canada relies on small firms with under 100 employees for 98.1 percent of businesses and 21 percent of total employment. Micro businesses with one to four staff form a large share, while exports still hinge on small enterprises, underscoring local impact on communities and economies.
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