Editorial Letter to the Editor on Senate reform plan
The Liberal Critic for Democratic Reform argues that Prime Minister Harper’s reforms fail and Justin Trudeau offers a nonpartisan open appointment process to remove partisanship from the Senate. He praises Trudeau’s move to remove Senators from the Liberal caucus and calls for leadership to implement reform.
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Senate
Stephen Harper
Harper
Supreme Court
Mike Duffy
Pamela Wallin
Patrick Brazeau
Justin Trudeau
Fathers of Confederation
Trudeau
Justin
Liberal
Mr. Harper
Tragic berm breach floods near Wayway and Birtle prompt for rescue
A midwinter flood threat from a breached berm along the TransCanada trail near Wayway and Birtle prompted high level action. Premier Leanne Rowat and EMO MIT officials coordinated a controlled water release aided by volunteers. Residents recount memories tied to the area as authorities ensure safety and trail access.
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Leanne Rowat
EMO
MIT
Berm
Cindy
Tim
Middle-Of-Nowhere
Saskatchewan
Texas
Pizzey
Morris Shannicappa
Weagamow Lake
Sear
Ontario
Ross
Welwood
Annette
Dennis
Wayway
Birtle
T.W
Former Reeve Defends Amalgamation in Shellmouth-MB Letter
Edgar A. Mench writes to defend voluntary amalgamation of RM Shellmouth-Boulton with Silver Creek forming RM Riding Mountain West on Jan 1 2015. He counters Rod Sudbury's criticisms, notes open meetings and public minutes, and questions why Sudbury cannot contact staff, urging readers to judge the situation.
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Rod Sudbury
Shellmouth-Boulton
RM of
Shellmouth
Boulton and
Silver Creek
Riding Mountain West
Sudbury
Boulton
Edgar A. Mench
Donetsk Is Not Sarajevo In Europe’s Delicate Balance
Opinion on Ukraine's role in Europe, the Balkans as historical flashpoint, and the risk of wider war. It argues Ukraine’s independence is fragile, NATO dynamics, Russia's aims, and that Western powers will mainly absorb refugees rather than engage in a broader conflict. It references East Timor and warns against overreaction.
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Voltaire
Ukraine
Bosnia
Bismarck
Europe
Balkans
Sarajevo
Russia
Yugoslavia
Germany
United States
Canada
NATO
Moscow
Latvia
Lithuania
Estonia
Crimea
Kiev
European Union
Eurasian Union
Vladimir Putin
Putin
China
East Timor
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Gwynne
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