Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition March 8, 2014 One has to feel for member of Parliament Larry Maguire. The longtime politician and community builder has been handed nothing less than a handful of headaches from a Conservative party bent on snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in 2015. The most recent misstep comes in the form of a decree tumbling down from the mound to the masses ...
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Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition February 1, 2014 There are plenty of detractors out there who question Justin Trudeau’s ability to make big moves on the national political stage. They question the ability of the leader of Canada’s “third party,” wondering whether Trudeau has what it takes to lead Canada through what is undoubtedly a time of transition. Many believe he is in way over his head, as ...
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition November 30, 2013. With the dust beginning to settle and the frequent flyer cards ready to roll, a new MP is off to Ottawa in longtime local Tory Larry Maguire. The squeaker election win by the former MLA puts in place an MP in Ottawa with a propensity for agricultural building and rural initiatives, and a long list of accomplishments on a resumé ...
(Photo copyright – Macleans Magazine) A memory of Canadian Country Music Legend Stompin Tom Connors. I spent plenty of time as a kid listening to the music of Stompin Tom (via my Dad) and wanted to take a moment to reflect on seeing him in person and his legacy on the Canadian psyche. Excerpt from my memories of Stompin Tom Connors: As clouds of dust danced on a well worn ...
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