Right in the centre - Caring is the key
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- Published on Friday, March 27, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Internationally known columnist, Gwynne Dyer said this week, 鈥溾.Here鈥檚 a silver lining, if you want one: in every country, we have collectively decided, without even an argument, that we care more about the lives of our fellow citizens than we do about the damned economy.鈥
My perspective - Uncertain times
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- Published on Friday, March 20, 2020
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Usually, I like to write my columns on the weekend. It鈥檚 a lot easier to organize my thoughts outside the bustle of the office, but it鈥檚 a risky strategy this week. Usually, not much changes between when I write and when we go to print, but I feel confident that won鈥檛 be the case this week.
Right in the centre - Decisions and consequences
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- Published on Friday, March 20, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Decision makers have to make decisions. I think the decisions are somewhat misplaced in that limiting and screening arrivals from other countries makes sense, but cancelling Canadian events seems excessive. I could be wrong and have been advised I am.
Right in the centre - I wonder why?
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- Published on Friday, March 13, 2020
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
I have often said that the world is going mad and I am not alone in the opinion.
My perspective - A taxing problem
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- Published on Friday, March 13, 2020
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Last week, the provincial government announced a new tax, a $25 per tonne Green Levy. They also announced some tax relief in the form of a 1 per cent reduction in the PST. Both changes will come into effect July 1 and I鈥檒l be honest, the whole proposal has me confused.