Referendum for Winnipeg Arena Financing Urged by Taxpayers Group
Peter Hollie of the Manitoba Taxpayers Association argues for direct democracy on arena funding. He cites Switzerland's referendums and Manitoba’s history of money by-laws, warning that expert-led decisions heighten debt and public anger while voters historically supported prudent projects like schools and public baths.
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Gary Filmon
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Switzerland
Economist
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Ed Schreyer
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Drowning victim recovered from Morris River
Morris Volunteer Fire Department recovered the body of Robert Durand, 27, from the Morris River on May 9, more than five weeks after he disappeared following a vehicle mishap on April 3. Police divers had previously failed to locate him, and the rescue continued through weekends until the body was found.
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Morris Volunteer Fire Department
Robert Durand
Morris River
Durand
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Morris Ambulance and Fire Dept
Morris
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