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CPC Saving us by Limiting Media Options
April 15, 2023Opinion Pierre Poilièvre this week continued his attack on the CBC by asking Twitter to list them as a government-funded media company. Outlets where the government provides some or all of the outlet’s funding and may have varying…
The Right to Grow
April 15, 2023Opinion This week the Supreme Court of Canada upheld Québec’s laws against home grown cannabis. Manitoba stands out as the only other province to prohibit home grown cannabis. This decision by the Supreme Court has probably put an…
Carbon Tax “Relief” Fund – a Challenge
As I explored a few weeks ago, Manitoba’s Conservative government are sending us all cheques under the guise of a Carbon Tax Relief Fund. I got my cheque last last week. Just to refresh memories: Heather Stefanson would have us…
Perfectly Unnatural – responsible food stewardship
Disclaimer: This isn’t a criticism of the no name brand, Loblaws, or Superstore. It is an observation on our consumption habits. I have to admit I watch for these Naturally Imperfect grocery items when shopping at the various stores that…
A Little Dignity Please – “Carbon Tax Relief Fund”
Dignity the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.a high rank or position. a composed or serious manner or style. a sense of pride in oneself; self-respect. Oxford Languages Manitoba’s premier, Heather Stefanson, announced a one-time “Carbon…
Eat on a Local Budget – Make Your Own Bread
Does baking your own bread truly allow you to eat local on a budget? The answer is a resounding “yes!” When comparing quality with quality – that is, buying a good quality loaf with baking one – you will spend…
Let’s Look at the Carbon Tax
“Tax” is such a bad word in the political scene (more on that in another post) and the Carbon Tax certainly has a reputation for a cash grab by the Federal Government. Unfortunately, many people don’t fully understand what the…
Update on Southeast Manitoba Environmental Activities
From a Press Conference organized by The Manitoba Eco-Network, Our Line in the Sand, Brokenhead and Surrounding Area Environmentalists, and The Manitoba Eco-Network Media Conference Citizens across southeast Manitoba pressure provincial government to protect our waters and environment Three Groups…
Chamber of Commerce Forum
From Thursday, September 26. The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum The Forum included Janine Gibson (Green), Trevor Kirczenow (Liberal), Noel Gautron (PPC), and Rick Loewen (Independent) with the notable absence of Ted Falk. Click here to watch the forum.
Q&A with Janine: Indigenous Issues
Answer Thank you for your activism on this important topic Stephen! Yes. I agree reconciliation is crucial and must include concrete action on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. Please visit our website at www.greenpartyprovencher.ca for…