September 20, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Right in the centre - Just waiting for them to die
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- Published on Thursday, September 19, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
It’s not uncommon to have to wait many months or even a year for a CT Scan or an MRI. Even an Ultrasound can take a long time. In spite of all the valiant efforts of health care workers, doctors, nurses and specialists to provide timely diagnostics and treatment, the system is faltering and even failing.
The ultimate fall back position in health care in Manitoba seems to be “Just wait until they die.” And it’s happening. People are dying while waiting for timely diagnostics and treatment.
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September 13, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Thursday, September 12, 2024
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Here is this week's Banner & Press, which explores how Neepawa road repairs may be hindered by a massive Brandon based project.
As well, an update on when the new street lights on Hamilton Street could be operational, a preview of the Walk with Us Campaign, a new barber setting up shop in Neepawa and results from the 2024 Sunflower Golf Classic.
Those stories & more in the Sept. 13 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
Right in the centre - Canada Post is in trouble
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- Published on Thursday, September 12, 2024
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The government of Canada has a number of financial disasters on its hands. Some are ongoing like the CBC that sucks up $1.3 billion a year in taxpayers money. Another is Canada Post as between 2018 and 2023 it has lost $3 billion. In the first six months of 2024 CP has reportedly lost $464 million. The Corporation has current loans and borrowings of $1 billion, of which $500 million is due for repayment in July 2025. At least $1 billion in new borrowings or other liquidity measures are required for 2025, including refinancing $500 million in existing debt.