Manitoba VLT split eyed by province and city
The piece argues that a 50 50 revenue split between Manitoba and municipalities would satisfy most local leaders while noting Finance Minister Eric Stefanson bears heavy responsibility for the Manitoba Lotteries Foundation Act. It highlights VLT spread, local funding, and calls for more funds to stay locally. It criticizes Stefanson for governance and notes Premier Filmon’s broader gaming approach.
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Eric Stefanson
Manitoba Lotteries Commission
Jim Ernst
Winnipeg
Ernst
Mark You
Stefanson
Gary Filmon
Manitoba Lotteries Foundation
Manitoba
Pawley
NDP
Filmon
Vlts
Ottawa should pay for dollar ideas and whistleblowers says reader
A Manitoba reader lampoons Ottawa for punishing whistleblowers and endorsing waste. Martha Owen of Pinawa proposes a 15 cent green tax on unsolicited mail to cut junk mail by half and boost federal revenue. The letter argues ads undermine local papers and blame government lack of support for initiative.
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Russell
Manitoba
Russell Banner
Main Street
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Gary Hopper
Pas
Transport Canada
Sevral Times
Ottawa
Whistleblowers Inc
Hopper
America
Canada
Martha Owen
Pinawa
Standing Committee On Finance
Selkirk
Feds
Federal Treasury
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