Right in the centre - All about labels
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- Published on Friday, October 7, 2022
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
There is a sweeping change across the world. In general, there is a shift to what some might call ‘the right.” In Alberta, it looks like Danielle Smith will become premier of Alberta and that is definitely what you might easily call a shift further right. The recent election of Pierre Poillievre as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada is widely regarded as a shift to the right. Pierre crushed his opposition and the other parties, and Canada’s media are still wondering what happened. The Quebec election results gave the CAQ a huge win and that group is pretty hard line in opposition to traditional liberal or left wing views.
Right in the centre - Vision and planning should yield success
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- Published on Friday, September 30, 2022
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
The die is cast. Municipal and School board election candidate lists are now finalized and the election date is Oct. 26. But there are exceptions, as a large number of councils and boards only got enough candidates to fill the seats and not enough to trigger a contest. That tells a couple of stories or more.
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Right in the centre - God save the King
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- Published on Friday, September 23, 2022
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Prince Charles is only one year younger than me. In our family, Quen Elizabeth II and her eldest son, Charles, have always been somewhat of a presence. I can’t remember ever singing ‘God save the King,’ even though Elizabeth’s father was still the King when I was very little. Elizabeth is the only monarch I have really known. I have great respect for her. Most years, we would listen to the Queen’s message and for the past several years, I have thought inwardly, or voiced the thought to my wife Christine that this might be her last message. Turns out, Christmas 2021 was her last and I am saddened by that.
Right in the centre -Time to re-evaluate
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- Published on Friday, September 16, 2022
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Pierre Poilievre won the leadership contest in overwhelming fashion. He won 330 of the 338 seats across Canada. He won 70 per cent of the popular vote. His outstanding win shows that the Conservative party of Canada is very much ready for a change in how we do government.
Right in the Center - Sell the CBC
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- Published on Friday, September 2, 2022
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
If Pierre Poilievre wins the leadership race for the Conservative Party of Canada, he promises he will make major changes at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It’s long overdue.
