Preston Manning's not-so-capital idea

Article Abstract:

Manning is attempting to capitalize on public disgust with the trial of murderer Paul Bernardo. Manning's advocacy of capital punishment is social and political regression, and it ignores the lessons of other modern nations that have abolished capital punishment.

Canada, Social policy, Capital punishment, Manning, Preston

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When the CPR surveys a Prairie boy

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CP Rail is a villain to almost anyone who grew up on the Prairies. The railroad was given the best land in all the major cities. Today, ugly rail clutters and divides the best sections of most cities in Western Canada.

Railroads, History, Humor and anecdotes, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., Western Canada

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The ego who walks like a man

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Former Maclean's columnist Pierre Berton remains an interesting figure even in his retirement. Berton has published an fascinating book of memoirs, entitled 'My Times: Living with History 1947-1995.'

Appreciation, Journalists, Berton, Pierre

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