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Hey Mom, Thank-you!!
Life is filled with so many people who influence us and help to make us who we are. Although many people say it and somehow seem to believe it, there is no such thing as equal opportunity. My brother, … Continue reading
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Tagged City of Winnipeg, Exchange District, Hoddinott, James Hoddinott, mom, Mother, Mother's Day, writing
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Protecting our Children – Are We Doing Enough?
There is a common expression ‘We Do Not Inherit the Earth from Our Ancestors; We Borrow It from Our Children’ and as we reflect on how we are doing as a society as citizens we must ask ourselves if we … Continue reading
James W. Hoddinott — Book Launch – McNally Robinson Booksellers
James W. Hoddinott — Book Launch – McNally Robinson Booksellers.
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The Fates
I am excited to announce that my second novel is completed and now available on-line through Trafford Publications in Hardcover or Paperback as well as through Amazon on a Kindle. Available in Hardcover and Paperback at Trafford Publishing … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Book, Fiction, Hoddinott, James W Hoddinott, Kindle, McNally Robinson, Novels, The Fates, Trafford, When eagles Dare to Fly, Winnipeg
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We have the Knowledge-Just not the Will
Sometimes growing older has its challenges. I am not sure I remember the last time I woke-up without some kind of ache or pain. Some people will tell us that as we look back on the way things were we … Continue reading
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Tagged Bogota, canada, Cars, City of Winnipeg, Climate Change, Global Warming, government, Health, Hoddinott, politics, United Nations, Urban sprawl
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The Price of Poverty
“That this House express its concern for the more than one million Canadian children currently living in poverty and seek to achieve the goal of eliminating poverty among Canadian children by the year 2000.” – House of Commons, unanimous all-party … Continue reading
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Tagged canada, children, city hall, City of Winnipeg, Education, Health, Hoddinott, poverty, Winnipeg Free Press
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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
‘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
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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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