Holodomor remembered at Ukrainian dance competition
A Winnipeg ceremony marked Holodomor remembrance with Len Derkach praising official recognition. He outlined Stalin's 1930s crackdown on Ukrainian farmers, the seizure of land and food, and the resulting famine that killed millions. About 30 Holodomor survivors live in Winnipeg.
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Yaciminka Dance Ensemble
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Winnipeg
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Canada Post eyes rural hour cuts in Manitoba
CPAA warns Canada Post plans to cut 150000 rural post office hours, with about 16000 cuts targeting part time workers in Manitoba. Russell post office reports prior cuts. mayor says rural service at risk as mail sorting could stretch later. CPAA urges rural customers to contact MPs and Minister in charge.
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Canada
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Manitoba passes deficit budget with tax cuts and job growth
The Manitoba NDP unveils a 2014 2015 deficit budget aimed at preserving front line services while boosting health care education and infrastructure. It includes $65 million in tax cuts such as a $1000 rise in the personal exemption over four years and a two cent increase in tobacco tax, plus 66 new police hires and higher infrastructure grants for municipalities.
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Rosann Wowchuk
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