In every province residents are able to earn a certain amount of income before they begin to pay income tax on their earnings.
This past week was National Small Business Week in Manitoba and across Canada and there were a series of events held to show support for small businesses and their owners.
Last week I had the opportunity to meet and hear a presentation from Tina Meier. In 2006, Tina’s 13 year-old daughter Megan committed suicide after being in an online MySpace relationship with a 16 year old boy named Josh Evans.
This past weekend during Thanksgiving we had the opportunity to reflect on those things that we have to be grateful for.
Last week seemed to be the week the NDP decided to have fun with numbers. Unfortunately, the numbers weren’t anything to be amused about for most Manitobans.
The NDP are desperate to get your taxdollars to help fund their political party and they are not about to take ‘no’ for an answer.
In the past I’ve been critical of the Manitoba NDP government for being a government slow to act on issues.
Last week new Progressive Conservative Leader Brian Pallister made wholesale changes to the critic roles that MLAs have within the P.C. Caucus. Mr. Pallister asked that I become critic for Education and I am looking forward to the new role.
Tuesday was the by-election in Fort Whyte and it was a strong victory for Progressive Conservative Leader Brian Pallister.
A new school year began this week and for students, parents, teachers and staff it is a time of adjusting to new schedules and realities.