Afghanistan War Report Missing Public Good News
A reader argues for broader coverage of Canadian and NATO operations in Afghanistan. He cites Kandahar base activity and convoy trips, notes Afghan welcome, and urges reporting on schools wells and civilian development rather than only casualties and bombs. He questions media bias and calls for fuller truth to ease family grief.
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NATO
Afghanistan
Kandahar Air Base
Kandahar
Russia
Soviet Union
Faith and fear as North Korea tests nuclear power
The author links North Korea's underground nuke test to a global shift toward nuclear arms among mid-sized powers. They predict growing proliferation, warn of potential catastrophe, and urge readiness for biblical end times as superpowers disarm and smaller nations seek weapons.
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Portage la Prairie
Portage
Republic of North Korea
North Korea
Asia
South Korea
Japan
China
Russia
United States
European Economic Community
Iran
Pakistan
India
Israel
N. Korea
Downsizing mix of memories and routines shared by Rita Friesen
Rita Friesen reflects on downsizing from a busy household to a quieter two story home. She recalls missing the energy of youth and the chaos of laundry and leftovers, but also the ease of tidiness and routine. She notes the shift to calmer days and occasional meals.
Adjusting to Downsizing and Grandparent Life
A writer details two major downsizing changes lack of laundry and big meals. They describe daily routines including weekday newspaper reading and coffee. They celebrate returning to an adult role as grandparent while guiding three grown sons and staying connected through long letters to keep family ties strong.
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Ken Wappen
Strohschein
Rita Friesen
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