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Election: What Kind of Canada Do We Want?
The Canadian Election campaign is about half over and it is hard to get past the mendacity that seems inherent in being a politician. Whether it be from the political posturing, negative campaign ads, endless promises to political statements that … Continue reading
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Tagged canada, child poverty, Conservatives, Culture of Canada, election, Hoddinott, Human rights, Liberal, Mulcair, NDP, Trudeau, United Nations
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Painting our Canvas
“Today was about chasing sun-rays, beach waves, & sunsets. All things beautiful that give you peace are worth chasing. Everything else isn’t.” ― April Mae Monterrosa Perhaps one of the most beautiful things to behold is a sunset. I have … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Travel?Photography
Tagged costa rica, Hawaii, Hoddinott, life, north shore, peace, photography, sunset, sunset beach, the rose petal, three tables beach, travel
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Celebrating Inclusive Education
On Thursday, February 19th, 7 pm at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children celebrates students, families, educators and community at the Yes I Can!! awards. The Yes I Can Awards celebrates those individuals who are making a … Continue reading
Calling all Fathers: Taking Action in 2015
If the events of 2014 have taught us anything it is that our children are in need of our help to keep them safe, valued and accepted. It doesn’t matter where you live, the news in 2014 have been inundated … Continue reading
Truth, Propaganda, Misinformation or Outright Lies?
Everywhere we turn, our minds are being inundated with information. People, business, government and media are trying to get us to hear what it is they have to say, buy what it is they are selling or offer us their … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged canada, Culture of Canada, government, Hoddinott, lies, media, newspaper, orwell, politics, truth, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press, youth employment
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I Voted…Now What?
If we can learn anything from the last four year’s of Sam Katz’s tenure as Mayor of Winnipeg is that as the voters of Winnipeg we need to hold our elected officials to a higher standard than being accountable only … Continue reading
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Tagged bowman, city hall, community, election, government, Hoddinott, jwl, Mayor, positive change, poverty, Robert Francis Oullette, saunders, steeves, taxes, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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Will an Election bring about a Better Winnipeg?
With an election just over two weeks away are any of the new candidates capturing the voters hearts and minds. Conversations and promises seem mired in right or left-wing politics or paying homage to the support of special interest groups. Is it any … Continue reading
Posted in My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged City Council, city hall, election, Hoddinott, Mayor, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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A Beacon for Hope: Canadian Human Rights Museum
On Saturday, September 27th I had my first of what will be many visits to the long-awaited opening to the public of the Canadian National Human Rights Museum. The Human Rights Museum is located where people, cultures, history and business all come … Continue reading
Posted in Education, My Writings, Political Issues
Tagged canada, City of Winnipeg, CMHR, Culture of Canada, government, Hoddinott, Human Rights Museum, Manitoba, United Nations, Winnipeg
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Sustaintainable Growth: The Real Issues Facing our Next Mayor (Part 2)
One of the essential components of having an effective government, at any level, is the ability to create both short and long-term plans that fit into a comprehensive vision for municipalities, the province and the country. The difficulty with … Continue reading
The Real Issues Facing our Next Mayor (Part 1)
One of the complicated issues relating to running for Mayor in the City of Winnipeg is the expectations of the voters wanting each candidate to explain: 1) What are you going to do? 2) Why should I vote for you? This … Continue reading
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Tagged City Council, city hall, City of Winnipeg, Education, government, Harper, Hoddinott, Mayor, poverty, Residents of the Exchange, taxes, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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