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COLUMN: On Parliament Hill – Cash – A path forward
4 minute read 2:15 PM CDTWhether getting weekly groceries, paying for gas, or seeing a movie, Canadians increasingly rely on some form of digital currency. But cash in many situations and circumstances is still king.
A cashless society narrows access, centralizes control, and can exclude the marginalized and the vulnerable.
For some, cash is their only way of participating in the economy. In Canada, roughly six million people—18 percent—are unbanked or underbanked. When businesses refuse cash, people are denied basic services. When it comes to buying essentials, that denial is a serious disservice and beyond inconvenient. A compassionate society does not explicitly exclude identifiable communities.
When enough businesses refuse cash, consumer choice disappears.
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Niverville’s Dubinsky named finalist for CJHL top goalie award
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fighting toxicity starts here
2 minute read 8:08 AM CDTIn the April 30 editorial in The Carillion (“Canadian politics in throes of furious fever”), an anonymous author from the Free Press makes an argument for Canadians to “push back against this rising tide of toxicity” and that “it’s time to lower the temperature, before real words lead to tragic actions”. I wholeheartedly agree: there is no place in our society for political violence. However, I would also argue that the editor and news staff of The Carillon should look inward concerning this issue.
For example, what purports to be a “sports” column (“As I See It”) seems often to be a hate-filled, weekly diatribe against the President of the United States. Usually, the column has loose connections to some sports story, only to spiral into derogatory statements, falsehoods, and general name calling. Is it possible that the words of the columnist are spurring some unhinged individual to commit political violence?
I don’t intend any toxicity in saying this (nor any disrespect to The Carillon and its columnists), but perhaps pushing back against the “rising tide of toxicity” in Canada should include the offices of The Carillon? A sports column that focuses on actual sports stories would be a welcome first step.
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1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow: Community supports efforts to create a very special school
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Feasibility study on Sundown Ridge project deems project not worth the money
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SPORTS FLASHBACK 1996: Sproule shows stuff at Goldeyes spring camp
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Carillon Sports Second Shots: Centennial Cup May 9
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Shared Health not posting all vacant paramedic jobs: union
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COLUMN: Beyond the Shelter – Understanding trauma-informed care
3 minute read Yesterday at 11:41 AM CDTThe term trauma-informed care is becoming more common in counselling, health care, schools, and community services—but what does it actually mean?
At its core, trauma-informed care is an approach that recognizes how trauma can shape a person’s emotions, behaviours, relationships, and sense of safety. Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with you?” trauma-informed care asks, “What happened to you?” It shifts the focus from judgment to understanding.
According to insights shared by Samantha Moffit, one of the most common misconceptions is that trauma only comes from one major event. In reality, trauma can result from many different experiences, including ongoing emotional abuse, manipulation, coercion, or psychological harm. These forms of abuse may not leave visible injuries, but they can have lasting effects on a person’s wellbeing.
Trauma can also show up in ways others may not expect. Someone may seem anxious, withdrawn, defensive, angry, or inconsistent. They may avoid appointments, struggle to trust others, or react strongly to situations that do not appear threatening from the outside. Samantha explains that trauma can change how a person experiences the world. Past abuse may cause the body and mind to stay in survival mode, making certain sounds, environments, or interactions feel unsafe.
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DANKOCHIK’S DRAFTINGS: CFL’s new playoff system does have positives
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COLUMN: Report from the Legislature – Standing up for rural Manitoba
3 minute read Yesterday at 8:05 AM CDTIt’s been a busy and important few weeks here in southeastern Manitoba. As spring fully takes hold, farmers across La Vérendrye are back in the fields, making critical decisions that will shape the year ahead.
Seeding season is one of the most demanding times of the year. It requires careful planning, long hours, and a clear understanding of risk. And this year, those risks are higher than ever.
Input costs continue to climb. Fertilizer, fuel, equipment, and feed are all more expensive. For livestock producers, the cost of raising animals has increased significantly. For grain farmers, margins are tighter and uncertainty is growing. These are real pressures being felt on farms across our region every single day.
These realities further emphasize just how out of touch this NDP government is with life in rural Manitoba. Costs continue to skyrocket and none of these concerns are being reflected in the decisions coming from the NDP.
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Manitoba Chamber holds AGM, economic summit for first time in Steinbach
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