Time for a Department of Waste in Ottawa
Walter Robinson argues for reorganizing government offices into new departments including a Department of Waste. He cites HRDC misspent funds, audits showing billions wasted, and calls for transparent reporting. The piece critiques the lack of accountability and proposes reallocating money while boosting efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Human Resources
HDC
John Williams Waste Watch
Auditors General
Department of Wad
Nel
Departments
HRDC
CPP
PAS
Department of Assistance
National Defence
RCMP
Customs and Exercise Officer
CISIS
Department of Security
Revenue
Treasury Board
Department of Money
Millennium Bureau of Canada
Feds
Ottawa
Waste Department
HDRDC
Unbridled power in Liberal Ottawa on NHL bailout row
A columnist critiques the federal Liberals over rescinding Ottawa Senators bailout. He decries partisan meddling, notes past refusals from Flames and Canucks, and warns of limited change amid internal NDP and Alliance tensions. He argues taxpayers bailout favors Bryner and Ottawa, amid a broader political distrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manley
NHL
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Jets
U.S
Rod Bryner
Ottawa Senators
Flames
Canucks
Garry Bettman
Feds
Bryner
Liberal Party of Canada
Chretien
Sheila
NDP
Manning
Ontario
Puffy
Joe
Letter to the Editor About Bar Glass Charge
A patron recalls accidentally breaking a glass at Russell Bar before Christmas and being asked for five dollars to cover the cost. He offered to pay but was repeatedly pressed for payment, kept the money, and was told a glass costs less than a dollar. He is now barred from the bar until payment and says he and friends spend elsewhere, estimating over five hundred dollars spent in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Collectors reveal passions from guns to salt and pepper shakers
The Brooks Bulletin piece highlights Mary Skuban of Brooks Alberta with 3800 sets of salt and pepper shakers and a broader look at collectors who amass varied items from old Cadillacs and barbed wire to teapots and fridge magnets. The narrative notes collectors’ zeal, the role of family in continuation, and a rail artifacts enthusiast who sourced a trestle spike as proof of dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Alberta
Mary Skuban
U.S
Brooks Bulletin
Lakehead
Great Norther Railway
Brandon
St. John
North Dakota
Manitoba
Business turns away revenue after broken glass shutdown
Kris Fingas notes a local business rejected significant revenue after a single broken pane, while another nearby already closed. He questions the risk of future closures and the broader impact on the community and local economy.
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Federal Department of Waste
Jane Stewart
Department of Waste
Walter Robinson
Ascarth
Agreage
Bob Ross
Westparkgroup.com
Realty
Robert Borden
Kris Fingas
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