Column like I see 'em - Losers playing politics during a pandemic
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- Published on Friday, April 9, 2021
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Hey Canada, who’s ready for an unwanted and potentially pointless federal election? Anyone?… Well, too bad, because we’re likely getting one anyway and a lot sooner than any of us might like.
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Right in the centre - Advocacy at its best
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- Published on Friday, April 2, 2021
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Every week seems to bring a new challenge and opportunities. With this column being written from a hospital bed (again), it is a challenge. It is tough enough for me to type at any time, but with an oxygen monitor taped to one hand and an IV port taped to the other, the word challenge takes on new meaning.
Right in the centre - COVID-19 lockdown could be handled better
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- Published on Friday, March 26, 2021
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
I think just about everyone is at the end of their patience with COVID-19 and it’s hard to blame them.
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Right in the centre - Education review long overdue
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- Published on Friday, March 19, 2021
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The Province of Manitoba has received, and now released, a K-12 education report with 75 recommendations and Education Minister Cliff Cullen said the province has accepted all of them in spirit and principle. Some, but not all, are incorporated into Bill 64.
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Right in the centre - This isn’t what I wanted
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- Published on Friday, March 12, 2021
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
They told me, “You have MG.” I would much rather they had said, “You have an MG,” you know, the British sports car, a red one, fully restored and ready to roll. I would have figured out how to fit my somewhat older, chubby body into it. I really would have.
