Farmers face CN Rail at at grade crossing changes
A Manitoba council meeting during the Covid lockdown revealed CN Rail plans forcing farmers to fund at grade crossing upgrades. Rail crews would perform the work and bill farmers, with insurance costs and land title searches added. The deadline to sign contracts was imminent, raising concerns of short notice and potential bills in the thousands.
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Indigenous autonomy path urged after graves revelation
Letter to the Editor calls for action after discoveries of Indigenous children buried near residential schools. It argues for recognizing Indigenous autonomy and sovereignty, condemns federal paternalism, and urges dramatic policy change beyond current reforms. Cont. on page 6.
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