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.
Right in the centre - I wonder why?
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- Published on Friday, March 13, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
I have often said that the world is going mad and I am not alone in the opinion.
My perspective - A taxing problem
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- Published on Friday, March 13, 2020
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Last week, the provincial government announced a new tax, a $25 per tonne Green Levy. They also announced some tax relief in the form of a 1 per cent reduction in the PST. Both changes will come into effect July 1 and I’ll be honest, the whole proposal has me confused.
Column like I see 'em - What’s the score with media and modern politics?
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- Published on Friday, March 13, 2020
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Sports and politics; the parallels are pretty obvious. Whether it’s in the local coffee shops, around the workplace or online, we all love to talk about who’s winning, who’s losing and how well or how badly our “team’” is doing.
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