Across our communities, we wonder why young people aren’t getting more involved. Last week, I saw why. On Friday, youth across the world took part in a climate strike.
Can’t Have It Both Ways: Jackman-Atkinson
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The Story That Almost Wasn’t: Jackman-Atkinson
In July, Toronto Life published a gripping story about the medical malpractice carried out by Dr. Paul Shuen, a respected ob-gyn in the Toronto area.
Canada’s Federal Election: Sifting Through Fact and Fiction
As we close in on next month’s federal election, Canadians are looking to better understand the parties, the candidates and the issues. But it’s not quite as simple as it used to be. Today, with everything they read and see, Canadians need to be asking if the information they’re finding is accurate. Is it even true?
A Cry for Help: Manitoba Farmers Left Waiting in Limbo
NEEPAWA, Man. — At the end of last month, 12 municipalities in the Interlake and Parkland regions declared a state of agricultural emergency. After a second dry summer, where rainfalls measured about half of normal, cattle producers are facing feed shortages.
Short Term Pain for Safer Manitoba Roads: Jackman-Atkinson
This week, we put out one of my favourite features, our National Trucking Week issue (page 21). The transportation industry is vital to our area, not just because it brings everything rural residents, their farms and businesses needs, but also because it’s a significant local employer.
Making Sport Safe for All: Jackman-Atkinson
In the wake of the Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics scandal, the United States Congress created the U.S. Centre for SafeSport. The euphemistically named organization investigates allegations of abuse in sport, though mostly, it focuses on the sexual abuse of minors.
Looking Beyond Our Shopping Choices: Jackman-Atkinson
A single consumer has little power, but consumers as a collective wield great power. Each day, individuals spend their money and in doing so, face choices. Sometimes, we don’t have much of a choice — if you want to purchase power, you must do so from Manitoba Hydro. But most of the time, we do.
Concern Misplaced for Manitoba Cattle Producers: Jackman-Atkinson
Government funding that could have been a win-win, for Manitoba farmers and the environment, won’t have nearly the impact it could have had.
Meaty Topic: What the Rise in ‘Beyond Meat’ Means for Canadian Farmers
In North America, Beyond Meat and other plant-based protein products are getting all of the publicity, as the shiny new option in a sea of changing diets.
Perception and Reality in Today’s Political Climate: Jackman-Atkinson
As a middle of the road Canadian, I look at the political landscape and I’m concerned. Mostly, I’m concerned about the growing divisiveness I see elsewhere in the world and its creep into Canadian politics.
Off to Work? Holiday Retail Closures Missing the Mark
On any statutory holiday, at any time of the day or night, I can make a few taps on my phone and buy just about anything I want. Unfortunately, I can’t do the same in person.
What You Know, and What You Don’t: Jackman-Atkinson
In a world that’s increasingly fragmented and siloed, we need newspapers. Or at least the service they provide — a place to get a variety of news and advertising. Today, you can find out anything about anything. But what if you don’t know what you’re looking for? Or that you’re even looking for something?
