Editorial on election questions and local council funding
A writer recalls sending uniform questions to candidates by email, facing one rejection over editing, and noting mixed participation. Silver Creek council votes to put Multiplex funding to a public vote with a clear cost breakdown, praising open communication and voter information.
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P *Earth
Silver Creek
Shellmouth Boulton
Re Ermal
Houghe
Tern
T. Xd
Taxed Manitobans Question Recreational Land Fees and Representation
A reader from Dropmore, MB questions high annual taxes on recreational property in RM Shellmouth Boulton and probes ethics, legality, and market impact. They compare access, park use, hunting land, and service levels, urging voters to demand accountable provincial and municipal leadership.
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Cane
Dropmore
Shellmouth/Boulton
Sandilands
Winnipeg
Brazil Sees Green Tsunami reelects Marina Silva in poll
The piece notes Marina Silva's Green Party attracted 20 percent of Brazil's vote, elevating her as king-maker in the second round and shaping Lula's outgoing era. It highlights Lula's 80 percent approval, Dilma Rousseff's leadership, and Brazil's evolving political personality amid rapid growth and Amazon stewardship. It cites 20 percent Green vote, 80 percent Lula approval, 85 percent climate concern, and wealth inequality figures.
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Marina
Marina Silva
Brazil
Green Party
Altino Machado
Green
Antanas Mockus
Colombia
South America
Rio de Janeiro
O Dia
Workers’ Party
Dilma Roussef
Dilma
Jose Serra
Greens
Serra
Luiz Inacio
Lula” da Silva
Lula
Social Democrats
Amazon
India
China
Russia
United States
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