Day of Pink spotlight rooted in Nova Scotia bully story
A veteran column links the Day of Pink anti bullying campaign to a Nova Scotia incident six years ago where pink shirts sparked a bully response. It notes the campaign has raised over 300000, the Rehtaeh Parsons tragedy, and a poll showing mixed public support. The writer argues real change starts at home, with parental and school action.
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Ratepayers urged to review forced amalgamation plan
A Letter to the Editor in the Russell Banner urges ratepayers to participate in the Manitoba amalgamation debate. The author, a former Manitoba minister, criticizes the rushed process, calls for broad consultation, and defends municipal autonomy while warning of risk to local governance and service infrastructure. The piece questions timing, guidance, and clarity from the government and urges careful regional consideration.
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Margaret Thatcher shaping Western politics for decades
Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female prime minister, rose from modest beginnings to redefine domestic and foreign policy. Her free market agenda and anti union stance reshaped Western politics, influencing Reagan era tactics and global conservative movements. Her death in London follows a long political arc and enduring debate over her legacy.
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