Right in the centre -Taxes, drugs and school buildings
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- Published on Thursday, June 22, 2017
Ken Waddell
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The provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are having some disagreements with the federal government. Neither province likes how the feds are steamrolling out a carbon tax. Saskatchewan seems totally opposed and Manitoba is somewhat opposed. Let it be said, I am totally opposed to a “carbon tax” for several reasons.
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My perspective - Good work, quietly done
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- Published on Thursday, June 15, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
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Concern for the environment is something that unites most Canadians. Whether or not it’s because our national persona is tied up in a combination of wheat fields gently blowing in the wind and pristine lakes and woods, protecting our landscape is a cause that’s very close to most Canadians’ hearts. While most Canadians agree on the importance of protecting the environment, many disagree about how best to accomplish this goal.
Right in the centre - Majoring on the minor things
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- Published on Thursday, June 15, 2017
Ken Waddell
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A CBC article this week stated, “Robert-Falcon Ouellette rose in the House of Commons this week, most of his parliamentary colleagues couldn’t understand some of what the Winnipeg-Centre MP said. Not because of his arguments -- but because he was speaking Cree.” He wants all languages spoken within Canada to be recognized in parliament. There are dozens, maybe more.
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My perspective - Fewer fences, Better neighbours
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- Published on Thursday, June 8, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
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Canada is a vast country. While distance may limit a person’s ability to see all of it, for most Canadians, provincial borders are nothing but a big sign, some nicer pavement and maybe a rest area; there are no border guards, check points or fences. But the same doesn’t apply to businesses and their products.
Right in the centre - More imagination please
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- Published on Thursday, June 8, 2017
Ken Waddell
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Last week’s column on recycling drew a swift response from the industry. The letters are being published as soon as space allows. Nothing draws response faster than questioning sacred cows and recycling is, to many folks, a sacred cow. A sacred cow is one that must be worshipped, not questioned and heaven forbid that someone might suggest a better way to accomplish the stated dogma of an industry. That’s what happens when you get fads, ideology and misplaced good intentions all bundled up in politics.
