Editorial Crush on Main Street Crosswalks Sparks Letters
A reader letter decries traffic slowdowns and crosswalk design on Main Street criticizing the council and committees for wasting tax dollars. The writer calls for repairs to sidewalks and side streets like Alexandria Mather Memorial, arguing change should fix potholes and rough patches rather than only gussy up corners.
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NoW Collapse in Murdoch News Empire Sparks Shakeup
The News of the World ends after 168 years as News International shuffles blame onto figures around Rupert Murdoch. James Murdoch moves to New York, Rebekah Brooks kept to deflect higher accountability, while a Sunday Sun edition rises to replace the tabloid.
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PUB and Hydro clash over export contracts secrecy
The Public Utilities Board asks Manitoba Hydro for full export contract details with U.S. buyers worth billions. Hydro refuses citing confidentiality and seeks to block the subpoena. The board says the data is for decision making and will not release rates publicly. Hydro threatens court action to stay the subpoena.
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Manitoba PC critic pushes hearing screening and seniors rights bills
The Progressive Conservative critic for Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors describes the closing spring session on June 16 and details two bills, Bill 215 The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Act and Bill 210 The Seniors Rights Act, aiming to expand newborn hearing testing and protect senior rights while criticizing the NDP government for health care access delays and stalled surgery wait times. The record highlights concern for a yearlong urgent hip replacement wait and a family turned away from an ER after an accident.
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