Governments spend big on new recreation and housing projects
A reader critiques both Canada and Manitoba for heavy spending on projects like a 1.5 million Killarney recreation facility a 2.4 million Brandon University YWCA partnership and 2 million in seniors housing plus a 2.4 million Lundar school renovation and a 13 million Victoria General Hospital redevelopment. The writer urges private investment and fiscal restraint noting Manitoba and Canada carry multibillion dollar debts while Tax Freedom Day fell on June 19 in 2006.
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Grandview
Fraser Institute
New Zealand Reid family preserves wildlife on working farm
The Reid family blends habitat preservation with eco tourism on their farm in New Zealand. Visitors tour Otago Peninsula cliffs and beaches to spot yellow eyed and blue penguins and fur seals aided by guides and rugged vehicles. The venture represents a viable model of conserving nature while building local economic success.
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Manitoba
Canadian Shield
Reid
Otago Peninsula
Canada
Theodore Roosevelt
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