Manitoba Legislature sale of MTS sparks debate over majority rule
A Manitoba piece discusses the Filmon government’s slim majority and the sale of the Manitoba Telephone System. It argues a majority government passes laws and questions future NDP actions and potential buyback of MTS, noting political rhetoric and legitimacy.
Manitobans Favor Public Ownership Of MTS In Referendum Push
Residents across Manitoba voiced strong support for keeping the Manitoba Telephone System publicly owned. Councils and organizations backed public ownership while polls showed clear majorities favoring a province wide vote over private privatization. The Conservative government faced criticism for not holding public meetings or a plebiscite.
Debating Curfews as Youth Offenders Act Sparks Debate
A columnist surveys curfews adopted by Star City and emulated by a dozen towns. Editors warn curfews may hide vandalism rather than solve it, while RCMP suggest strict judgments against convicted youths.
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