Foxwarren donors fuel Heart and Stroke Manitoba drive
Letter thanks Foxwarren volunteers for a 760 donation to the Donor's Choice campaign supporting heart disease and stroke research and advocacy. The Heart and Stroke Foundation notes 90 percent of funds stay in province, reinforcing efforts toward a heart healthy future. Teresa Birmingham extends thanks on behalf of Manitoba volunteers.
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As if by magic at Asessippi Park a dream improves
A Lake of the Prairies trip notes safe changes at Asessippi Provincial Park after a near accident with a boat hitting a concrete pillar. Construction begins on two play parks, safer pathways, a basketball court, sandbox, climbing area, timber deck and viewing mound near the concession. The author plans further work on pot holes and park safety.
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Letter to the Editor on Census Changes and Privacy
A reader accuses the Harper Cons of eroding core Canadian statutes by dismantling the long form census and expanding tax form intrusiveness. The letter questions complaints to Clement and MPs, argues census data usage is anonymous for trends, and speculates on precedent for tax forms and privacy in a digital age.
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France's veil ban sparks British bill and debates
Gwynne Dyer argues the full-face veil is a cultural practice not tied to Islam, noting France's ban and Britain's proposed private member's bill. He says fears and defiance drive veiling, with many converts and young girls veiling, while the issue reveals deeper battles between religion and secular states across Europe.
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Damian Green
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