Column like I see 'em - It’s okay to be scared, it’s not okay to be selfish and stupid
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- Published on Friday, April 3, 2020
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
I’m scared... Now I know, a man of my age, who was raised on the examples of stoic 1980s action movie tough guys, isn’t supposed to admit to even having feelings, let alone feelings of fear. I am afraid and I feel absolutely no shame or embarrassment in admitting that to you. Nobody can leave their house and everybody is losing their jobs. It’s okay for me to be a little freaked out by that… and it’s okay for you to be freaked out too.
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My perspective - Once upon a time
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- Published on Friday, March 27, 2020
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Do you remember, back in the ‘80s and ‘90s, when you could walk someone to their flight? Remember when you could go through security at an airport with nail clippers or a bottle of water? Remember when you could use a knife to eat once past airport security?
Right in the centre - Caring is the key
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- Published on Friday, March 27, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Internationally known columnist, Gwynne Dyer said this week, “….Here’s a silver lining, if you want one: in every country, we have collectively decided, without even an argument, that we care more about the lives of our fellow citizens than we do about the damned economy.”
My perspective - Uncertain times
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- Published on Friday, March 20, 2020
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Usually, I like to write my columns on the weekend. It’s a lot easier to organize my thoughts outside the bustle of the office, but it’s a risky strategy this week. Usually, not much changes between when I write and when we go to print, but I feel confident that won’t be the case this week.
Right in the centre - Decisions and consequences
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- Published on Friday, March 20, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Decision makers have to make decisions. I think the decisions are somewhat misplaced in that limiting and screening arrivals from other countries makes sense, but cancelling Canadian events seems excessive. I could be wrong and have been advised I am.
