Election 2011 UnSpun

Bipole III: Where the Rubber Hits the Road by Lynne Fernandez Unfortunately, the Bipole III debate has become a hot potato in the current provincial election. However, debates of this nature will become more common as we as …

Election 2011 UnSpun

by Lynne Fernandez Here’s an UNEDITED version of my letter appearing in today’s Winnipeg Free Press. I’m responding to Mr. Tishinski’s letter to the editor of September 27th. Mr. Tishinski rightly notes that a referendum would have to …

Election 2011 UnSpun

Why this Manitoba Election Matters So Much by Errol Black and Jim Silver Elections matter. Some more than others. The October 4, 2011 provincial election in Manitoba is particularly important.  It matters less because of what is going …

Election 2011 UnSpun

The Importance of Manitoba Hydro in the Manitoba Economy  by Errol Black In recent weeks, questions have been raised about Manitoba Hydro’s role in the Manitoba economy.  The Chambers of Commerce, for example, have proposed that Manitoba exploit …

So You Think You Can House?

by Clark Brownlee About 150 people jammed the Winnipeg Free Press News Café and spilled out into the patio to take part in the “So You Think You Can House”, pre-election debate on Monday, September 19. Ron Schuler …

Election 2011 UnSpun

Harper’s Crime Bill: Bad for Canada, Bad for Manitoba by Errol Black Stephen Harper dropped his omnibus crime bill this week, confident that his majority government will be able to ram it through the House of Commons with …

Global Media Concentration Threatens Local Democracy

As we approach election day in Manitoba, anyone who appreciates democracy would welcome a informed discussion about the important issues. But don’t hold your breath waiting for that to happen in our local print media. Pete Hudson explains …

Election 2011 UNSPUN

Report on the Manitoba Economy 2011   Economist Fletcher Baragar’s report on our economy explains how well Manitoba has weathered the current economic storm blowing across the globe. Although we’ve done well compared to other parts of Canada, …

Experimenting with Home Care Privatization – Did we learn our lesson?

by Shauna MacKinnon There has been much talk about privatization in these days leading up to the October 4th election. While nobody but Hugh McFadyen knows for sure what he will do if elected, the NDP have shown …

Election 2011 UnSpun

Cynical Criticism of NDP Cancer Strategy A New Low for ‘Political Commentator’

 by Errol Black All political parties have made promises during this election campaign aimed at improving health care services in Manitoba.  One set of promises that …