My perspective - Change is coming
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- Published on Thursday, November 9, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner & Press
We can’t deny it any longer, a carbon tax is coming. We knew it was inevitable; after all, about 85 per cent of Canadians already pay a carbon tax of some kind. At the end of last month, the Manitoba government announced a new climate and green plan, which includes a carbon tax, as mandated by the federal government. While Manitoba had held out signing the federal agreement, an independent legal opinion sought last summer concluded that in the absence of a provincial plan, the feds could impose their plan on the province.
My perspective - Canada’s contribution
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- Published on Thursday, November 2, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner & Press
The airplane is an iconic image of World War II. While planes were used in WWI, their transformation from a mostly reconnaissance tool to a full-fledged weapon was a defining characteristic of the second World War. From dog fights over Europe to bombers over Japan, the airplane played a crucial role in bringing the battlefield to the skies.
Right in the centre - Climate plan reaches to solve a non existent problem
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- Published on Thursday, November 2, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner & Press
The PC government of Manitoba has announced a Made in Manitoba Green Plan. As far as green plans go, it is better than many. As far as carbon taxes go, I still oppose them.
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Right in the centre - Heading down the wrong road
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- Published on Thursday, October 26, 2017
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The last time I had a chat with former Premier Greg Selinger, he asked me when I was going to write a column that was critical of the PC Manitoba government lead by Brian Pallister. Well, here you go Greg and you still won’t likely agree with me.
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My perspective - Looking beyond the surface
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- Published on Thursday, October 26, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s hard to walk in someone else’s shoes, but we would all be better for it every once in a while, putting them on, lacing them up and taking them for a spin. I was reminded of this last week while reading the book Wonder. Though aimed at children and young adults, the book offers a valuable lesson to people of all ages.
