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“Wait for me, and I will surely come Just wait for me long enough…”* – Konstantin Simonov
Sanja Rossi
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t the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, the great world powers fought for the division of the colonies around the world as well as for military, political and economic supremacy in Europe. Canada joined the First World War in 1914, and by 1915 there were 40,000 Manitobans in uniform. They came from different religious, social and language backgrounds together united in one goal, winning the war and all of them were equally proud to be Canadians. Although it is difficult to tell how many people died during the war, it is estimated that around 7,760 Manitobans died out of a total population of 600,000. Thousands more were wounded in body and soul. On November 11, an Armistice Day, we honour victims of the First World War. In 1918 on that day in the forest Compiegne near Paris, in the carriage of French Marshal Ferdinand Foch, the commander of allied u 7 ‘We remember’
The surroundings in which the French Armies fought in Alsace. Soldiers at a campfire.
Understanding diabetes The real ‘cure’ for almost all diseases Nathan Zassman
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hen I ask people what they believe is the cause of disease, I get all sorts of answers. Inflammation, diet, lack of exercise, exposure to environmental chemicals, etc. Research confirms that insulin resistance is the key contributor to a wide range of health conditions. Most people aren’t aware of or haven’t even heard of insulin resistance, and most don’t know they have it. Yet estimates are that up to 88% of adults in the U.S., and half the adults in India and China
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are insulin resistant. In the early 1900s, the main causes of death were gastrointestinal infections, tuberculosis, and lung infections (pneumonia or influenza). Thanks to improved sanitation, better personal hygiene, and some incredible drugs, infections are no longer the primary cause of death, although exposure to viruses or infections remains a serious risk for those with existing health problems (including diabetes, heart disease, and insulin resistance). Over 90% of deaths today are from heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cerebrovascular disease (i.e.
stroke). If I told you that some cases of all these diseases are preventable and that you can improve your quality of life for the last 5 to 10 years or more, would you be willing to make some important changes to your diet and lifestyle to control insulin resistance? What is Insulin? Well known as a medication for those with diabetes, insulin is a hormone that moves glucose from the blood to our tissues and organs, including the brain, heart, muscles, and liver. Insulin is produced by a small organ under the stomach called the pancreas (unless you are a type 1 diabetic). Inu 16 ‘Understanding diabetes’
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Thank you to our Lieutenant Governor Janice Filmon
Janice Filmon
Myrna Driedger
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would like to take this opportunity to thank our 25th Lieutenant Governor, Honourable Janice Filmon for her many years of public service to Manitobans, first as the wife of Premier Gary Filmon (1988 – 1999) and then as the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba (2015 – 2022). Hon. Janice Filmon is only the second female LG in Manitoba. The first one was Pearl McGonigal who served from 1981 to 1989. As she said at the time of her appointment, “It’s about time for a second female Lieutenant Governor.” Mrs. Filmon was appointed as LG on June 19, 2015; she was the viceregal representative of Queen Elizabeth prior to the Queen’s passing and for a short time, for King Charles III. Each of the ten Canadian provinces has a lieutenant governor. He or she is appointed by the Governor General, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, usually for a period of five years. A lieutenant governor is the highestu 5 ‘Thank you Janice Filmon’
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