Manitoba budget battles and tax questions in throne speech
The province faces a $120 million revenue shortfall and a growing $642 million deficit prompting spring budget pressures. Officials warn of possible 1000 job cuts, while Premier Filmon contemplates tax increases as a last resort. Citizens’ spending expectations clash with demands for health care education and services.
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Filmon
Manitoba
Civil Service Union
Gary Filmon
Winnipeg
Mulroney nomination sparks brief national reflection
In the wake of a defining referendum outcome Canadians show division on the decision. Reports mention politicians and public figures including energy minister Jake Epp critiquing the vote as revealing an ugly, intolerant side.
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Rivers Gazette
Accord
Charlottetown
Canada
Gravelbourg Tribune
Blue Jays
Herbert Herald
Gravelbourg
Jake Epp
Prairie Perspective on Canadian Politics and Nystrom
Fred McGuinness collects reader reactions from several papers including Indian Head Wolseley News Carillon Steinbach Devon Dispatch Shaunovan Standard and Brooks Bulletin. He notes mixed editorials on Mulroney and the national scene and nominates BM the PM for the Disorder of Canada.
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Yorkton
Lorne Nystrom
Wolseley News
Carillon
Steinbach
Canada
Carlyle Observer
Shaunovan Standard
Brian Mulroney
Devon Dispatch
Mulroney
Brooks Bulletin
Harlingen
Texas
Roblin Right-to-Life Praises Coverage and Growth
A Roblin Right-to-Life letter thanks Editor Ed Doering for nonpartisan coverage and highlights strong local support. It notes 300 participants in Hike-for-Life, 60 to 70 at Pro-Life Family Night, broad clergy involvement, and plans to expand aid to expectant mothers in rural areas.
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Roblin Right-to-Life
Ed Doering
Roblin Right
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Pat Loenen
League For Life In
Roblin
Topless breast protester trials spark gender bias debate
Anne Hansen, a Toronto secretary and writer, writes that topless acts challenge double standards as Canada weighs indecent act laws. She recalls Gwen Jacob's case and notes a Waterloo trial for breast exposure on November 23 and 24, with lawyer Clayton Ruby defending the women.
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Waterloo
Ontario
Canada
Gwen Jacob
Guelph
T. Sher Singh
Ontario Police Commission
Guelph Mercury
Anne Hansen
Toronto
Clayton Ruby
Roblin Review invites signed Letters to the Editor
Readers are invited to send signed letters with a daytime phone number for verification to The Roblin Review at Box 938 Roblin MB R0L 1P0. The notice specifies verification use and mailing details for correspondence.
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Roblin Review
P.O. Box
Roblin
1St Ave
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