Druid Network gains charity status in England as religion
The Charity Commission ruled that the Druid Network meets England's 2006 Charities Act definition of religion. It recognizes Druidry as a genuine faith with a venerated supreme being, aligning it with other recognized religions and granting charity status.
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Druid Network wins religion status echoing tax benefits debate
The commission found the group meets public benefit criteria and that recognition as a religion brings tax advantages. Though the Druid Network has 350 members, the ruling could let neopagan groups seek charitable status, affecting Canada’s tax credits and donation flows if similar standards follow England. Blake Bromley notes the broader charity law implications.
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NDP and PCs clash over UNESCO link and hydro plan
Selinger attended the inaugural Environmental Leadership Award amid a dispute over UNESCO designation and an east-side transmission line. The NDP warn the PCs plan to scrap the western route could jeopardize Manitoba profits and reliability, while McFadyen stresses converters were added due to line length and that Hydro supports added capacity for reliability.
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