Russian Strategy in Syria
Analysis of Moscow's quickly formed Syria plan. Russian air power stalls rebel advances while recognizing Assad cannot reclaim all territory. A ceasefire brokered by Russia and the United States appears possible, with Assad keeping major cities and Islamic State controlling east Syria and west Iraq under Nusra.
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Syria
Islamic State
Iraq
Bashar al-Assad
Assad
Russia
Moscow
Iran
Qassem Soleimani
Vladimir Putin
Soleimani
Army of Conquest
Nusra Front
al-Qaeda
Putin
United States
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
John Kerry
Sergei Lavrov
Vienna
Lavrov
Aleppo
Saving a Life by Adopting Cats and Spaying Neutering
A Winnipeg reader urges adoption over buying pets and highlights Craig Street Cats possibly closing due to finances. The piece emphasizes spaying or neutering, responsible ownership, and how adopting from shelters saves lives by freeing space for others.
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Winnipeg
Craig Street
Russell Vet Clinic
Paws & Claws
Yorkton
PetSmart
Manitoba mining under NDP blamed for higher costs and declining investment
The piece argues Manitoba under the NDP raises personal income and hydro costs, taxes mining more than other provinces, and deters investment. It criticizes untendered contracts, sales tax on mining services, and calls for clearer park, land claim, and policy reforms to boost mining, urging a PC victory on April 19, 2016.
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NDP
Manitoba
Selinger
Jack Mintz
Canada
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Manitoba Geological Survey
Trudeau Tax Changes a Mixed Bag for Taxpayers
The Liberal platform promises to cut the middle income tax rate from 22 to 20.5 percent for those earning 44 000 to 89 000 dollars and reduce the small business tax rate from 11 to 9 percent. But it also includes a series of tax hikes that raise overall concern.
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Justin Trudeau
Liberals
Harper
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