As you may have noticed, in my former essay I used Economics 101 and Economics 202 as “handles” to depict capitalism as it was envisioned by Adam Smith in 1776 and how it has been corrupted in subsequent centuries.
Our government strongly supports the work of paramedics. They are an important part of the medical system and ensuring that quick access to medical care happens around the province.
The time has come to pass the torch, hand over the keys, change the sign on the office door, or whatever other metaphor one might apply to the situation.
Last week I was in Washington D.C. and was able to meet with a number of officials and international leaders on issues important to Manitoba and residents of the Steinbach Constituency.
Last week in this column I bemoaned the fact that we have become utterly, dangerously dependent on natural gas to keep us from freezing in our Canadian winter.
Last week our government announced that the next provincial budget will be released on March 7, 2019.
In my younger years I had little or no interest in history, be it Canadian history, Mennonite history or any other history. I suspect my high-school history teacher may have sadly noted my apparent apathy.
Every February is celebrated as “I Love to Read Month” in Manitoba. Schools, libraries and other institutions plan special events to mark this month.
The heading above, lead an article in the Winnipeg Free Press last Saturday. The article was buried on page C2, and the record was reported almost as if this was an accomplishment. Certainly no concern was expressed. But we should be concerned.
Years ago, I was bullied mercilessly until I got into grade 10. I was told that I could lease my head out to Esso and they would make a killing on the oil in my hair.
