Manitoba NDP Bill 4 plan probes party funding shifts
Manitoba business groups oppose a proposed Bill 4 that would divert corporate tax credits totaling about 100000 yearly to all seven registered parties. Elections Manitoba data shows prior tax credits averaged 96440 annually from 1995 to 1999. Health minister Chomiak says no decision yet while chief electoral officer to review by June 30.
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Yadiminka Dancers Celebrate A Decade Of Ukrainian Dance
Terrie Welwood recalls Lenore Fenton's 1990 drive to foster Ukrainian culture in Russell. David Fenton, inspired by a festival, grows from four year old admirer to senior troupe member in Hassell's Yachminka barley Ukrainian dancers now boasting 47 performers aged 4 to 16. They train under Cory Buleziuk and travel across Manitoba and Saskatchewan earning medals and awards. The program unites children from diverse backgrounds, teaching heritage and pride while drawing community support through annual spring competitions.
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Lenore Fenton
Dauphin
David
Russell
Lenore
David Fenton
St. Mary's Church
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ukraine
Hutzel
Transcarpathian
Volyn
Poltava
Yadiminka
Long trek to boost organ donation starts in Ontario
George Marcello recounts a liver transplant that saved his life after a friend’s death donor. He travels 500 days across Canada and Europe visiting 132 towns, urging governments and schools to raise awareness. He plans meetings with the Pope and the Queen, raises funds, and cites Canada’s low donor rate as a motivator.
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George Marcello
Toronto
Ontario
Manitoba
Victoria
Rome
Canada
St. Johns
Maritimes
Quebec
Calgary
Marcello
Brandon
Firearm Registry Scrutiny Prompts Privacy Review
Federal Privacy Commissioner George Radwanski calls for a fresh look at Canada’s gun registration process citing highly personal questions in the application. Experts warn the act invades privacy, storing mental health, marital status, and bankruptcy details in a federal database.
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George Radwanski
Radwanski
Thars
Gun Own
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