Teddies honor worst in public spending in Canada
The Canadian Taxpayer Federation's Teddies spotlight alleged waste across federal and provincial governments. Ted Weatherill’s name anchors the awards with jokes about HRDC grants, Millennium Bureau funds, and other public-mismanagement jabs. Auditor General Denis Desautels is cited by critics as the watchdog voice.
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Canadian Taxpayer Federation
CTIF
Ottawa
Ted Weatherill
Canada
HRDC
Denis Desautels
Newfoundland
Brian Tobin
Coast Guard
Chamber shake up signals return to roots in Russell
A local town paper notes calls for Chamber of Commerce reform and reflects on Viola Coulter’s retirement amid criticism of computerized communication. The piece praises introspection and urges the chamber to restore its original cooperative spirit through internal staffing and renewed mutual respect.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Art Kinney
Russell
Viola Coulter
Viola
Canadians rally against Klein Bill C11 in a province clash
Canadians from across provinces and national unions oppose Premier Klein’s Bill C11 arguing it risks Medicare and opens doors to private clinics. Alberta papers, seniors groups, and citizens print postcards urging intervention while Canadian unions warn of unequal care and price gaps.
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Alberta
Vancouver
Ugh
Alan Rock
Klein
U.S
Levn
Canadian Union Public Employees
Carstairs Courier
Devon Dispatch
la Nouvelle de Beaumont
Medical Association
Crowsnest Pass
Barrhead
Camrose
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Sheila Cops
Copps
Parks Canada
Ms. Cops
Banff National Park
Taxpayer.com
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Manitoba
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