Halifax talk ties Senate role to medical research funding
Mike Duffy notes Halifax as a setting where medical research funding faces scrutiny as the Senate debate on government support and private funding continues. He mentions Dr. Wilbert Keon and the need for public attention via media events to boost charitable research drives amid economic strain and corporate retrenchment. The piece links fundraising efforts to political decisions and Senate dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Ottawa
Wilbert Keon
Heart Institute
University of Ottawa
Willy
Senate
Sen. Keon
Keon
Wee Willy
Brian Mulroney
Canada
Terry Fox
Steve Fongo
Rick Hansen
Vicki Keith
Steve Nemesvary
Nemesvary
Angel
Keen
CTV
Prairies Recall BCATP Era With Museums And Reunions
Fifty years ago prairie boom built BCATP stations from Red to Rockies as volunteers preserve memories. A 12,000 square foot Nanton Lancaster building and a Brandon area BCATP museum showcase aircraft, artifacts, and 18,000 aircrew biographies. The project honors pilots navigators and wireless operators who trained for the Allies and highlights a 150-person reunion across four nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairies
Red
Rockies
BCATP
British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Britaan
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
North Atlantic
RCAF
Manning Depot
Vulcan Advocate
Yorkton
U.K
Nanton Lancaster Society
Lancaster
Assiniboine Valley
Brandon
Harvard
Cornell
Stinson
Museem
Bcatp Grads
Manitoba Outlook: Manitoba Steady Amid National Economic Critique
The column criticizes federal Conservatives for withholding recession acknowledgement while keeping interest rates high to pressure private industry. It argues Manitoba's steady path under Premier Gary Filmon, citing no new taxes and a focus on services, despite federal movements like annual Opera House and downtown concert hall funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Mulroney
Michael Wilson
Ottawa
Toronto
Cabbagetown
Manitoba
Edmonton
Globalization seen as inevitable shift for small business
At the International Small Business Congress in Korea John Bulloch of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business argues globalization, driven by technology, is here to stay and will reshape global marketing, production, and finance. He stresses public consensus, warns against policy chaos, and urges Canadian small firms to adapt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Small Business Congress
ISBC
Korea
John Bulloch
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Bulloch
Canada
Parliament needs riding representatives adopts new Canada vision
Betty Maxwell of Neepawa Manitoba writes to Ottawa editors urging Canadians to elect riding representatives with a fresh vision. She criticizes Ottawa’s old guard, predicts a 21st century Parliament, and invites readers to share opinions on the next Parliament and leadership changes.
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Mr. Water
Canada
Reform Party
Ottawa
Lisgar-Marquette
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By Mike Duffy
By Fred McGuiness
Peter Warren
British Columbia
Ontario
Gary Filmon
Filmon
Jake Epp
By Terry O'Shaughnessy
Betty Maxwell Box
Ream
Rene
Aga
The
Russell Banner
P.O
Russell, Manitoba
Roj Iwo
Russell
Main Street
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
United States
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