Building a Responsible Society Part 2
A columnist laments waning civic responsibility and offers steps to rebuild communities. He urges teaching children every job matters, employers to pay a living wage, and governments to balance profit with workers' rights. He argues for responsible taxation and prudent public spending.
The Giant Destroyer Fights Lawn Mole War
A homeowner chronicles a summer battle against moles in a large yard. Solar powered repellents fail to protect all areas, while a ground device labeled The Giant Destroyer claims tunnels with a sulfur bomb method. The author insists the moles must go to protect lilies, potatoes, and grass.
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Moles
Resting in the Lord guides a busy life plan
The writer describes handling clutter and changing plans due to bus schedules, relying on family, staff, and faith. They note thanking supporters, hoping to finish tasks, and trusting the Lord to remind or guide them, ending with Psalm 37 7 about resting in God.
Trudeau follows Dewar tracks in Manitoba deficit critique
The piece argues Trudeau campaigns on deficits to boost jobs while Manitoba under Dewar and prior finance ministers used deficits and stimulus with limited growth. It notes Moody's downgrade risk and criticizes sustained debt, urging scrutiny of plans to expand deficits nationwide. The author is Todd MacKay of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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Manitoba Ndp
Canada
Justin Trudeau
Trudeau
Manitoba
Greg Selinger
Selinger
Rosann Wowchuk
Stan Struthers
Greg Dewar
Minister Dewar
Ministry of Finance
Moody’s
DBRS
Dewar
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