The Joy of Giving at Christmas Time
A reflection on Christmas spirit focusing on charity over materialism. It contrasts modern consumerism with giving to others, noting how donations to charities bring meaningful joy and align with the message of Christ’s birth. The piece urges embracing selfless giving as central to the holiday.
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Dear Editor Letter on Canadian governance and bilingualism
The writer questions MPs meeting the public and criticizes Ottawa reports and party politics. They propose a government without parties like the Northwest Territories model, where members voice constituents and elect a leader, then govern politely. Comments reference Joe Clark and Jake Epp on distinct society and equal versus equitable.
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Canadian Panel on Violence Against Women launches countrywide hearings
On December 6, the panel marks the Montreal tragedy and announces a nationwide tour to 100 communities starting January. It aims to hear diverse women including Indigenous, disabled, and visible minority groups, to build a national action plan with zero tolerance for violence against women and to test solutions before presenting a final report in 1992. It calls for involvement, prevention programs, safer policies, and expanded survivor support services.
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The Age of Communications and the Fax Fascination
The writer tracks eras of technology from smoke signals to satellites and fibre optics. He notes rapid invention from the personal computer to the fax machine and offers a fond view of how a fax machine serves as a ready, quiet helper in homes and offices.
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Prairie Perspective on Paperless Communication and Policy
A mother daughter trio relies on fax to stay connected and avoid bankruptcy while noting the shift from personal talk to technology. The piece questions how peace and politics suffer when direct communication is limited and observes leaders rarely meet in person. The writer hints at beginning a new end note in January.
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Manitoba Legislature Returns With Budget Gloom and Hopes
Manitoba politicians begin a short-session run as the Filmon government outlines its agenda for economic revival. Finance figures show a $247 million first-half deficit on $2.4 billion spending, with revenue lagging and industry still depressed.
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Filmon
Clayton Manness
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