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How much do you trust the media?
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THE BEST OF THE WINNIPEG SUN’S KEVIN KLEIN
If you have something to say, come out and say it! Kevin Klein Welcome back, Kevin! This is the first in a series of republished of articles by Kevin Klein, Publisher of the Winnipeg Sun. Kevin and I agree that the media should be truthful and open to all opinions. We hope you enjoy what he has to say, whether you agree or not. I will also be presenting my view in the Sun. – Dorothy Dobbie
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Get your favourite gardener some great reading materials for Christmas
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’ve been warned to watch my back. “You can’t keep writing about politics,” they say. “People are getting mad, and it won’t end well for you.” Why? For telling the truth? I was tagged as a concern during my time in politics because I wouldn’t go along to get along. Now, as a writer for the Winnipeg Sun, Portage Graphic Leader, and Kenora Miner News, I’m facing similar pressures. Some have suggested that if I write about one party, I should criticize the others equally. Is this really what people want — selective reporting that avoids offending political leaders and their supporters? It’s disheartening to think that’s expected. This past weekend, I wrote a piece about politicians taking money from special interest groups and why some cultural and religious groups receive substantial funding while others don’t. It wasn’t a one-sided critique — I called out both the PC party and the NDP.
Kevin Klein. Yet, I was told it made people mad. The expectation seems to be to tread lightly — to be cautious about who or what I write about. I’m not trying to make friends, nor be the guest of honour at their parties. My responsibility is to the readers of our u 5 ‘Something to say’
Life happens and gratitude matters Trudy Schroeder
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f we are watchful, the presence of great and good fortune in our lives, even when we feel that we have been thrown far off the course we had expected, would be ours. In this season before Christmas and the New Year, we need to learn how to plan and watch and pray (if we are the praying types) or manifest (if we are the manifesting types) or hope (if we are the hoping types). Perhaps most importantly, we need to find ways to learn to be filled with wonder and gratitude for the lives we lead and the opportunities that come our way during the holiday season and throughout the year. u 9 ‘Life happens’
Dorothy Dobbie Canada’s Local Gardener Editor, Shauna Dobbie You used to know it as Manitoba Gardener, but COVID left a hole in the market, so we decided to invite the whole country to the Manitoba garden table. It is still published here in Winnipeg under the supervision of Shauna Dobbie, my daughter. Same great information about local garden conditions, filled with beautiful photos as well as beautiful writing. Our editorial board agrees that our climate in zone 3 sets the standard for the country – you can go a bit further zone-wise in either direction but no matter where you live you can’t go far wrong with Manitoba-based advice. A subscription is just $35.85 for one year or go digital for half that. Better still, take three years for just $98.40 – plus you get a bonus package of Seau 9 ‘Gardeners gifts'