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Deadline is Death Knell for Lake Winnipeg
CBC News reports Manitoba gives Winnipeg 27 years to clean up sewage flowing into the Red River toward Lake Winnipeg. The writer argues the plan is a political move tied to an upcoming election and hog industry expansion, risking Lake Winnipeg’s welfare.
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CBC News
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Red River
Manitoba Park Council
MPC
Due process and the MeToo movement in politics
The author voices trepidation about due process in harassment cases. They praise MeToo for empowering survivors while noting swift political actions in Canada and Ontario. They discuss Erin Weir and the challenges of immediate media judgment and independent investigations. The piece argues for proper process and fair inquiry amidst a changing digital era.
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Kent Hehr
Caucus
Hehr
PMO
Peter Brown
Ontario
Erin Weir
NDP
Regina
Parliament Hill
Jagmeet Singh
Weir
Manitobans Move Toward Wetland Conservation Law
Minister Rochelle Squires introduces The Sustainable Water sheds Act to protect wetlands and improve water flow and quality. The bill aligns with the Made in Manitoba Climate and Green Plan and aims to halt ongoing wetland loss while embedding a no net loss goal in new regulations.
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Rochelle Squires
Brian Pallister
Manitoba
DUC
Squires
Manitoba should start contest for new Made in Manitoba flag
A reader urges Manitoba MLAs to launch a province wide flag design contest to celebrate the province's 150th birthday in 2020. The letter notes the current flag resembles a British flag with the coat of arms and lacks cultural diversity, citing historical flags from nearby regions and calling for a homegrown design chosen by Manitobans.
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Canada
Manitoba
North West Territories
Confederation
Robert Bessant
Margaret, MB
Saskatchewan
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