Right in the centre - In search of truth

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

Amid the flood of information that washes over us every day, I long for news media, academics and the general public to actually think about their responses and their reactions.

Lately, the largest source of information by far has been Donald Trump’s office. The newly elected United States President has been issuing seemingly endless proclamations and obviously with mixed reviews.

Some people think that everything Trump says or does is wonderful. Some think everything he says or does is terrible, despicable even. Neither extreme is true.

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Right in the centre - Canada Post rules make no sense

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

I have heard repeatedly, and from various sources, that Canada Post is making a very questionable decision in regards to local mail sorting.

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Right in the centre - Wisdom and comfort

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Bible clearly states we are to pray for our governments at all levels. We have several layers or levels in Canada, school boards, municipal, provincial and federal governments. 

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Right in the centre - Let's just cut the crap!

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

If anyone is offended by that headline, toughen up and hang on.

A couple of weeks ago Winnipeg (and Manitoba) was subjected to yet another notice to the public. It was one of many and likely won’t be the last. A picture was posted in various media of a man who had a criminal record as long as your arm, a violent sexual re-offender and murderer who was, as they often note, “was likely to re-offend and would be dangerous to women and children.” The man in question re-offended in a few days and ended up back in jail. That’s likely good news but I have a few questions.

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Right in the centre - Some housing and immigration questions

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

Population growth and immigration numbers are in the news again. In 2023,  2,656 people left Manitoba, 25,591 people moved into Manitoba, 11,994 people died and 17,146 babies were born. The Province of Manitoba wants to bring in another 12,000 foreign worker immigrants in 2025. Companies are begging for more workers to fill waiting jobs in many sectors. Universities and Colleges are protesting cuts in foreign student numbers imposed by the federal government. Educational institutions have been charging much higher fees for foreign students than Canadians. There’s a lot of forces at play here.

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