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.
No One-Size-Fits-All Media Solution: Jackman-Atkinson
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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.
Small Wishes for the Season: Jackman-Atkinson
As we close in on Christmas, businesses are anxiously looking at their books to see just how they’ve done this year. This is especially important for the small businesses that run up and down our Main Streets, many of whom rely on end of year purchases to keep them profitable.
Bringing Health Care Off the Highway: Jackman-Atkinson
Manitoba’s Clinical and Preventative Services Plan was developed over 18 months and included the input of thousands of frontline health care providers and about 300 clinical leaders. The goal is to decentralize health care from Winnipeg, putting it closer to the province’s residents.
Authentic Farm Stories Diminishing: Jackman-Atkinson
The 2016 Census of Agriculture found that there were 271,935 farm operators across Canada in that year. For comparison’s sake, there are three times as many people who live in the City of Winnipeg.
Jackman-Atkinson: Are Manitobans Spending Money?
I heard a couple of concerning stories over the last week. It started with a large Westman supply place, the kind of place that sells to commercial customers and farmers and all the sorts of people that drive economic activity in the region. The staff there were talking about how quiet it had been lately.
Stop and Restart: High-Speed Internet Still Lacking in Rural Canada
Wonder why your video still isn’t playing and contemplate whether you want to spend an estimated wait time of 20-30 minutes for your internet to work?
Canada Must Consider War with Great Caution
It’s been a long time since the guns of WWI fell silent. One hundred and one years ago, in fact. Some of us are old enough to have known some WWI veterans.
