Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition February 6, 2016 Just when Manitoba Liberal Leader Rana Bokhari thought the stars had aligned to usher her into the legislature and alleviate some of the financial strain her wage presents to the recently surging Manitoba Liberals, in stepped Greg Selinger, pulling a proverbial rabbit from his well-worn hat. The sleight of hand that saw former CBC radio personality Wab Kinew come forward ...
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Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition January 15, 2016 Just when you thought Canadian politics would settle down to a dull roar, media personality and investment guru Kevin O’Leary broke the silence by calling for Alberta premier Rachel Notley’s resignation for her “mishandling” of the Alberta economy. Calling Notley unqualified for the position, the former “Dragons’ Den” member spent the week firing salvos at the premier, including a promise ...
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition January 2, 2016 If the election were held today, Manitobans would elect a Progressive Conservative majority government. The last time the governing NDP, a party known for the “Manitoba miracle,” was truly challenged, United States President Bill Clinton was freshly cleared on impeachment charges, “Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace” was dominating the box office and Facebook was still almost five ...
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition December 26, 2015 It is an act of dominance or desperation. In either case, Greg Selinger’s flirtation with new taxation for some Manitobans will have voters seeing red while Tory top dogs jump for joy ahead of what could be a very prosperous new year for them. In Selinger’s recent sit-down with The Canadian Press, he hinted that Manitobans could see an increase ...
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition December 18, 2015 If the Tories truly have the inside track right now en route to the legislature, they sure aren’t doing themselves any favours in finding that lane. While the NDP promise machine ramped up to epic proportions prior to Christmas, the Progressive Conservatives are doing the exact opposite in staying mum on any sort of commitments ahead of the final quarter ...
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition December 12, 2015 It is antiquated thinking that universities and colleges would exist in a single community and not work toward some form of common goal. As Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College embark on new beginnings and joint programming in a handful of sectors, that sentiment should ring true. In a labour market like this, where there is little guarantee of a ...
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