My perspective - Sharing the wealth
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- Published on Friday, January 29, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
In a rich country like ours, the idea that some Canadians are experiencing serious poverty is troubling. Maybe its our harsh and unforgiving winters, but Canadians generally have an outlook that favours the collective over the individual. The fact that some of our neighbours go without food or shelter seems decidedly un-Canadian.
All-new GMC Canyon shakes up mid-size truck market
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- Published on Thursday, January 28, 2016
Photo by Ben Castle. GM got back in the mid-size truck market with the all-new Canyon/Colorado.
By Ben Castle
The Neepawa Banner
Since the demise of Ford Ranger, Dodge Dakota and GMC Canyon/Chevrolet Colorado in 2011, the compact/mid-size pickup truck market has been a lonely one with just the ageing Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma soldiering on. However, for 2015, GM released an all-new Canyon/Colorado which has received the accolade of Motortrend Truck of the Year two years running and has been well received by Canadians, too, with a combined total of more than 9,000 units sold in 2015.
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Right in the centre - Changes needed
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- Published on Thursday, January 28, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
There is a mounting pile of evidence that the federal government and the province of Manitoba have been screwing up for decades. Many people will not be happy to see this in print, but in many ways, the two levels of government have done just about everything wrong in relation to aboriginal or First Nations people.
My perspective - Cut it out
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- Published on Friday, January 22, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Whether it’s cumbersome forms, archaic systems or illogical requirements, we’ve all experienced the frustration of red tape. This week, we celebrate Red Tape Awareness Day, but for Manitobans, it’s not exactly a cause for celebration.
Right in the centre - All about cold and cauliflower
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- Published on Thursday, January 21, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
During winter’s darkest (and coldest) hours, it’s difficult to understand how people survive in this country. We are a hardy lot. Two centuries of adapting to Western Canadian climate has brought about a very steadfast system of winter survival. Fortunately, our challenges come in smaller doses than our forefathers faced. We don’t face food shortages very often and we can generally keep our houses warm and our vehicles running.
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