Budget 2012 shapes Manitoba's finances and priorities
Editorial letter from Stan Struthers outlines Budget 2012 as a balanced, prudent plan to protect health care, education, and infrastructure while cutting costs 3.9 percent from last year. It promises targeted spending, saved funds for cancer drugs, and road renewals, aiming for a 2014 surplus amid flood impacts and cautious global economy.
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Reminder about the talent show and event notices
A community columnist urges clearer reminders for local events like the Multiplex Talent Show and Grey Cup festival. He notes low turnout despite prior coverage, suggests quarter page ads and coordinated notices with Lenore Fenton to boost awareness and support event success.
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Russell
Lenore Fenton
Lenore
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There is no finish line until we find a cure
Relay for Life marks dusk to dawn to mirror a cancer patient journey from diagnosis to treatment. The cycle ends as sunrise returns with hope while funds support patient services and lifesaving research empowering future cures.
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Hollande poised to wield France influence after election win
France's François Hollande, set to be president, argues the real adversary is global markets, pledging gentler austerity and growth. He defeats Nicolas Sarkozy in the runoff and faces pressure from Berlin on eurozone policy, while advocating growth through infrastructure and cautious QE.
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Mitty Romney
United States
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Marine le Pen
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Ecole Nationale d’ Administration
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Nor‘mal
European Union
Germany
Berlin
Paul Krugman
Europe
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