Earth Summit Debates Greed and Global Warming
The piece questions developed nations' rights to guide poorer countries while highlighting environmental harm from greed. It notes Canada's push for biodiversity and criticizes the St Lawrence River pollution and beluga cancer cases as examples of global ecological decay.
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Brian
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John Henry
Condemning Immorality Over Church Meeting on Homosexuality
A reader objects to United Church leaders discussing marrying lesbians and gays. The letter urges adherence to biblical prohibitions, questions church actions, and argues funds should aid starving children rather than building a new church. It concludes with a plea for God’s guidance.
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Christ
Unjust Views on Native Offense Under Wildlife Act Stirs Debate
The writer criticizes media coverage of five Native individuals charged under the Wildlife Act and questions collective punishment. They urge protests against broader social harms like drug abuse and solvent misuse, arguing Native communities bear disproportionate blame and seek government support.
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Govan's revival proves towns survive by assets and effort
The piece describes Govan Saskatchewan boosting school enrollment from 72 to 93 by forming the Govan Community Action Committee and promoting the town to attract families. Ads in Regina and Saskatoon highlighted affordable housing, a regional park, youth programs, and curling. New residents brought a nurse and a carpenter stonemason, securing the school for at least two years and underscoring rural resilience.
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Saskatoon
Cal Shaw
Dianne Hanmer
Literacy and Business Leaders in Canada
Ottawa debate questions the link between schooling and economic success as business leaders call for higher literacy tests for teens while the Economic Council projects many will leave school functionally literate. The piece weighs whether executives themselves should face comparable assessments and notes millions remain unemployed.
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Ottawa
Canada
Economic Council of Canada
Economic Council
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