Editorial on Manitoba infrastructure and NDP promises
A reader letters page critiques the NDP for inconsistent infrastructure spending and misrepresenting projects. It argues gas tax funding was underspent, cites 2011 floods, and questions the party's credibility on road and bridge commitments. The writer urges skepticism of future infrastructure pledges.
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Manitoba
NDP
Game @ rangeway
Ues
Ashem
Lake Manitoba
Lake St. Martin
Politics Returns as Players Reassemble in Brandon-Souris
The author notes renewed political interest amid a by election in Brandon-Souris where the Conservative candidate won 44.1 percent and the Liberal 42.7 percent by 391 votes, ending a long Tory lead. It contrasts past results from 2011 when Merv Tweed led with 63.7 percent and the Liberals were under 5 percent.
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Brandon-Souris
Larry Maguire
Rolf Dinsdale
Justin Trudeau
Tories
Liberals
Merv Tweed
Green Party
Maguire
Mr. Tweed
Rockwell family thanks community for support after fire
The Rockwell family responds to a letter to the editor noting insurance is in process and thanking neighbors for immediate help. They recount shelters, clothing, meals, and donations, expressing gratitude for care and friendship as they move through the insurance process and look toward Christmas with family and community.
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NDP
Iran nuclear deal sparks sharp Israeli condemnation
Kerry rejects Israeli charge of blindness as Geneva talks produce a six month interim plan. Netanyahu calls the accord a historic mistake, warning of a dangerous path while U.S. diplomacy earns limited relief and insists sanctions stay intact until a final agreement. Negotiations hinge on enrichment limits and intrusive IAEA inspections.
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John Kerry
Iran
Binyamin Netanyahu
Kerry
Israel
Netanyahu
Geneva
United States
Ussia
Britain
France
Germany
European Union
Tran
International Atomic Energy Agency
Natanz
Fordow
Yuval Steinitz
Naftali Bennett
New York
Madrid
Palestinian Territories
Mahmoud Ahmedinejad
Aas
Yair Lapid
Time
US Congress
Obama
Congress
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