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A Fair and Just Society
A strong sustainable country is founded on some basic characteristics. Countries like companies must have a vision and decisions must be in line with those visions. In Canada the vision we have for our country is enshrined in the Canadian Charter of … Continue reading
Where in the World is Tommy Douglas?
There is a mendacity (untruthfulness) in politics today that demands a return for politicians like one of Canada’s heroes. Tommy Douglas understood the United Nations Gross National Happiness Index (GNH). He understood the wealth of a nation, of a society, … Continue reading
Finding Happiness
In life, all actions result in consequences for ourselves and others. When we discover that the smallest action creates this effect, one becomes thoughtful of what we do. (Mitch, When Eagles Dare to Fly, by James W Hoddinott) In order … Continue reading
Gold Medal Mayor
It doesn’t matter if you are trying to win a Gold Medal at the Olympics, build a successful business, or be the Mayor of a city, what is required in order to be successful is the same. If you listen … Continue reading
Posted in Political Issues
Tagged city hall, City of Winnipeg, Exchange, Gold Medal, government, Hoddinott, Mayor, Olympics, Sam Katz, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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‘The Emperor has No Clothes’
“I thought it would be unfortunate to go that (expropriation) route because it’s going to be a heavy expense,” Katz said, adding the administration says it’s been unable to resolve the issue with Shindico. Winnipeg Free Press print edition February … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged Audit, City Council, city hall, City of Winnipeg, CTV, Exchange District, Fire Hall, Hoddinott, Katz, Manitoba, Mayor, Pumphouse, Sheegl, shidico, Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg Free Press
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It’s a Small World
It is never more evident about how small our world is as when you travel. It is one of those beautiful opportunities to leave one climate and go to another. Leaving home in the morning on a stormy winter’s day … Continue reading
Posted in Travel?Photography
Tagged beaches, Cancun, City of Winnipeg, Hoddinott, Mexico, Paradisus, photography
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City Hall takes Responsibility?: Not Me
Contractors openly joke they can take on a city project at cost and still make a hefty profit with “change orders” and other upgrades made by the city after contracts have been awarded. Why can’t the specifications be examined and … Continue reading
Then to Now: Summer to Winter
On July 1st Canada Day I spent sometime at Winnipeg’s meeting place ‘The Forks’. Those of you that don’t live in a place that goes from extreme heat to extreme cold can get a sense of summer and winter in … Continue reading
Posted in Travel?Photography
Tagged City of Winnipeg, hockey, Hoddinott, photography, Red River, skating, The Forks, Winter
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Fad or Foundation?
Is this a Fad or a Foundation to great teaching and learning for students? Many effective teaching strategies or innovations have occurred from a belief there is a magic strategy that works for every student. Those of you that … Continue reading
The Waterfront: Sometimes we get it right and sometimes we …
Every city should have that place where the hustle and bustle of our busy lives is left behind. We all need a place where carrying our cell phone, texting our friends or instagram our favorite pics just doesn’t see important. … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Travel?Photography
Tagged Art, City of Winnipeg, Exchange, Exchange District, Hoddinott, photography, Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg
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