Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition December 3, 2016 This column has to be both the easiest and most difficult one I have had to hit the print button on. For close to five years, it has been an honour to share so many thoughts with you on a weekly basis, but at this time I have decided to “hang ’em up” on As I See It. I’m excited ...
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Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition November 12, 2016 What a week it has been south of the border. Pollsters and politicians alike are in for years of reflection and study dissecting Donald Trump’s unlikely path to victory Tuesday night. I have made a concerted effort throughout the campaign to avoid commenting on the U.S. election in my column. I chose to take this route for a couple of ...
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition November 5, 2016 It may have taken a bit longer than the NDP soothsayers would have predicted, but the Pallister Tories are putting a firm stamp on this province. The premier and company have pulled few punches as of late in their assessment of various projects and high-level government strategies. The Progressive Conservatives also appear unwilling to budge on their stance with wages ...
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition September 3, 2016 Buckle up, Brandon — you are about to drive headlong into another casino debate. The closure of the Askeneskak Casino operating on the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in The Pas sent ripples through the water, and got tongues wagging online about the best home for the gaming centre, should the province OK its move. The last time our city was on ...
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition October 17, 2015 If this election has proven anything, it’s that sometimes it’s not the knockout that scores a win but a series of blows over time that leads to victory. The knockout punch isn’t likely to happen on Monday, but as the days turn to hours, it may be the late-round flurry that counts. On the local front, aside from a couple ...
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition September 11, 2015 BRANDON- To say it was a rough week for Conservative candidates in Ontario is a bit of an understatement. In the last seven days, two candidates for the party were officially sent packing after some past “indiscretions” reared their head, as they often do in campaigns. First off, Jerry Bance, a candidate in Scarborough-Rouge Park, was removed following the resurfacing ...
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