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.
Uncertain Times: Jackman-Atkinson
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Columns Articles
A Taxing Problem: Jackman-Atkinson
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 one percent reduction in the PST.
Up the Creek: Jackman-Atkinson
In the more than 13 years I’ve been covering the news in the Neepawa area, one of the handfuls of stories that have really stuck with me took place in the summer of 2011.
Community Infrastructure At Risk If We Don’t Use It: Jackman-Atkinson
Communities are more than just the sum of the people who live there. Within each community, there is the infrastructure that is vital to creating a sense of community, a sense of home. In almost all cases, it comes down to public facilities.
Where Credit is Due: Jackman-Atkinson
The value of farmland in Manitoba has been rising and it’s creating a challenge when it comes to succession within the industry.
A Hidden Reading Problem: Jackman-Atkinson
For a quarter of Canadians, low literacy skills are holding them back and most of them don’t even realize they need help.
No One-Size-Fits-All Media Solution: Jackman-Atkinson
There’s no problem that can’t be solved through increased regulation. At least that was the takeaway from a panel tasked with updating Canada’s telecom and broadcast laws.
Failing to Learn: Jackman-Atkinson
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Neepawa Banner & Press When we’re young, failing doesn’t really bother us. Babies spend months trying to turn over, sit up, crawl, stand, walk, then run and jump. No one expects a baby to skip over this progression, we know each step is...
MPI’s Speedy Solution May Come at a Price: Jackman-Atkinson
Dealing with insurance claims is seldom an enjoyable experience. We insure the things that we value and when we experience a loss, we usually need a speedy resolution.
Canada Post and the Fall of Lettermail: Jackman-Atkinson
NEEPAWA, Man. — If your parcel of gifts arrived in time for Christmas, you’ll know that Canada Post has made parcel delivery its priority. It’s not surprising, the internet has forced almost every business to re-evaluate how and where it makes its money.
Levelling the Field on Internet Tax: Jackman-Atkinson
On December 9, Finance minister Bill Morneau announced plans to tax tech giants on the revenue earned by their Canadian operations. The move is something many Canadian companies have been calling for and will help create a more level playing field.
Jackman-Atkinson: What to Expect?
Pregnancy, birth and infant care are fraught with challenges, ones both expected and unexpected. Next year, expectant parents in the Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) region will have one less resource to help them navigate this life-changing experience.
