My perspective - Fewer fences, Better neighbours
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- Published on Thursday, June 8, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
Canada is a vast country. While distance may limit a person鈥檚 ability to see all of it, for most Canadians, provincial borders are nothing but a big sign, some nicer pavement and maybe a rest area; there are no border guards, check points or fences. But the same doesn鈥檛 apply to businesses and their products.
Right in the centre - More imagination please
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- Published on Thursday, June 8, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Last week鈥檚 column on recycling drew a swift response from the industry. The letters are being published as soon as space allows. Nothing draws response faster than questioning sacred cows and recycling is, to many folks, a sacred cow. A sacred cow is one that must be worshipped, not questioned and heaven forbid that someone might suggest a better way to accomplish the stated dogma of an industry. That鈥檚 what happens when you get fads, ideology and misplaced good intentions all bundled up in politics.
水果视频bodies - Peace must come from within
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- Published on Saturday, June 3, 2017
Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
'Consider that change for its own sake rarely leads to peace.鈥� This challenge is just one of the many that the author of an inspirational book issues. It appears, to me, that many seek a change, believing that with the change will come peace, peace of mind, freedom from conflict. Does it stem from not simply being in the moment?
Right in the centre - Garbage and recycling has to see new approaches
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- Published on Thursday, June 1, 2017
Ken Waddell
The Nepawa Banner
Many issues cross political lines. Recycling in 水果视频 is just such an issue. It is a darling issue for both the NDP and the PC governments. It is also largely a well-intentioned farce. Recycling and the two cent levy on beverage containers, is an example of a good start. But that鈥檚 about where it ends. For over two decades now we have had a two cent levy on drink containers. It is supposed to finance recycling of containers and some other products. It raises a lot of money, but it doesn鈥檛 really accomplish recycling and here鈥檚 why.
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My perspective - Green light for taxi changes?
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- Published on Thursday, June 1, 2017
Kate Jackman - Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
By the end of this year, the road may be paved for ride sharing services, such as Uber, to operate legally within the province. On March 20, the provincial government introduced Bill 30, which will deregulate the industry and open the door for new players. In essence, the bill will dissolve the 水果视频 Taxicab Board and move responsibility for regulation of vehicles for hire to municipal governments.
