Volunteers Needed to Save Russell Air Cadets Anniversary
A letter to the editor laments poor volunteer response for the 50th anniversary of the 677 Russell Air Cadets. The May 24 2008 events include a parade inspection a Meet and Greet and a banquet at Russell Memorial Arena and Russell Hall with tickets via 847 2077 or cadet office 773 3901.
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Province Eyes Mandatory Gunshot and Stab Injury Reporting
A government release describes proposed rules requiring health care facilities to report gunshot and certain stab wounds to police. The piece notes possible familiarity with such laws but questions current status and recalls Ontario precedents. The second part covers a Main Street fire in a small town, where Reeve Robert Muir praises firefighters from seven communities and Norm Chartier’s excavator work, underscoring how close the disaster came to a much worse outcome.
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Remembering Vimy Ridge and the cost of war
Canadians should recall Vimy Ridge not as birth of a nation but for the 3,598 soldiers who died and 7,004 wounded, illustrating war’s folly. The shift from war to diplomacy is shown by EU institutions and a global community drive led by groups such as World Federalist Movement Canada.
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No reason for pigs to be killed in slaughterhouses
A reader from Heather Moore of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals argues against pig slaughter amid origin labeling debates. She advocates humane vegan products like Yves Veggie Cuisine and directs readers to GoVeg.com for more information.
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Nepal Maoists win likely first freely elected government
Gwynne Dyer notes Nepal’s Maoists lead with 42 of 75 seats as early results show a potential historic transfer of power. He recounts the country’s path from monarchy to democracy, the 2001 royal massacre and 2006 reforms, and cautions over whether the new leadership will deliver transformative change without repeating past tyranny.
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