Editorial on Canadian democracy and Ignatieff leadership
A letter argues against assuming democracy and criticizes Michael Ignatieff’s Liberal leadership amid calls for strong Conservative support. It questions Ignatieff’s ties to Canada, cites financial costs of elections, and urges voters to boost turnout, especially among youth, to defend freedom and elect a majority government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ignatieff
Pany
Stephane Dion
Bob Rae
Charles Adler
Ity
Russell
Harpers
Canada
Memories Spark Old Ties At Multiplex Fundraiser
A town fundraising committee invites past residents to donate to a local project. At an informal meeting, editor recalls memories of church groups, curling, and neighbors who contributed to the community. Names and current addresses are collected to send project brochures before letters go out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Multiplex
Public concern over bump outs and vacant lots on Main Street
A resident questions the planned remaining bump outs and their benefits for businesses and taxpayers. They warn elderly residents face longer walks and parking reductions, note vacant Main Street lots as eyesores, and urge spending on local shops and expansion instead. They reference discussions with the Town Administrator and caution about council autonomy during a federal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Tus
Thaneenad
Obama and Bush Sr on Libya and UN power
The piece compares Barack Obama and George H W Bush on Libya, arguing both leaned on UN Security Council action to justify intervention. It notes Bush Sr did not overthrow Saddam in 1991 and critiques Obama for aiming to avoid regime change while enforcing 1973 to protect civilians.
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George Herbert Walker Bush
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Kuwait
Bush
Iraq
Barack Obama
Muammar Gaddafi
Libya
Obama
Gaddafy
United States
Tripolitania
Misrata
Cyrenaica
NATO
Security Council
George H.W. Bush
George Bush
UN Security Council
Gaddafi
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Smute
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Sam Dunn
Trica ‘Munroe
Barry
Alice Coulter
Coulters
Wal-Mart
United Nations Security Council
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