Taxed by throne speech and pension hikes
Victor Vrsnik, Provincial Director of Manitoba Taxpayers Association, argues the throne speech echoes Liberal wish lists and ignores debt reduction. He cites a $10 billion Canada Pension Plan tax hike and says Ottawa should prioritize balanced budgets, debt relief, and broad tax cuts instead of new spending. The piece critiques persistent overspending and warns taxpayers face higher taxes before any relief.
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Ottawa
Industry and Heritage
Otawa
Saskatchewan
B.C
Victor Vrsnik
Manitoba Taxpayers Association
Grading Grain in Canada Highlights Inspection Issues
The CGC sets strict grain grades to ensure buyers know what they get, crucial for world markets. Examples from West Coast ports and prairie elevators show past fraud and how changes to inspector availability may curb misgrading and protect Canada’s reputation.
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Canada
Manitoba
Canadian Wheat Board
Canadian Grain Commission
CGC
Cargill
Portland
Federal Grain Inspection Service
FGIS
Gan
Support town before its too late
Dear Editor: Residents of the Village of Binscarth fear the Royal Bank closure signals a downward spiral. Post office and local businesses may vanish as slower trade follows the bank exit. Some residents already shop in Russell for banking and a few other goods, counting losses and higher bills. The mayor, Dale Sawchuk, urges residents to look inward and assign blame to themselves rather than the bank.
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Binscarth
Royal Bank
Russell
Monarchist view on Windsor ties and Diana era reflection
In a fan letter style column, Ken Fred McGuinn urges thoughtful Canadian debate on monarchy and the Diana era. He argues monarchs provide stable leadership, contrasts monarchs with empty celebrity culture, and calls for modernizing royal roles while honoring public figures who model care. Local papers critique media sensationalism and urge focusing on real global tragedies.
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House of Windsor
Canada
Diana
Charles
Edward
William
Minnedon Tribune
Trib
Arnold
Devon Dispatch
Glenboro Gazette
Roblin Review
Tisdale Recorder
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