Quote of the Day
Carmen Taylor / The Associated PressThe world changed forever during the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when knife-wielding hijackers crashed two airliners into the World Trade Centre, toppling the twin 110-storey towers.
“It is also important, however, to recognize the small mercies and acts of compassion that took place in the days, months and years following the attacks. Even as the world struggled to come to grips with the senseless terror that had manifested itself, Canadians responded with an outpouring of compassion and solidarity — from the flowers and messages of support left outside the United States Embassy and its consulates, to airports taking in over 200 planes that were diverted from the U.S. in the wake of the attacks, to the way ordinary Canadians opened their homes to thousands of stranded passengers and flight crews.”– Excerpt from an online post from the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa commemorating Canada’s role in 9/11. READ MORE
The bus debacle
Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman.
Photo Credits: Robert Barrow
Winnipeg Free Press
The context: Bartley Kives breaks down how much Winnipeg Transit spends on buses – and what we can expect in coming years – as the city deals with a transit slowdown caused by mechanical issues and a shortage of people to fix them.
Just pay attention already: Our public-policy columnist Brian Kelcey says the Winnipeg Transit fiasco shows the mayor was spending too much time this summer dancing, dining and taking selfies. Time to put down the camera, Mr. Bowman, and pay attention to critical city files. READ MORE
And money concerns for other services?: Recommendation to close some fire stations might seem like another dire warning of the collapse of services at city hall. This time, however, it may be the harbinger of innovative practices that will save money and improve service. Maybe other departments should take a look.
The federal election campaign
CPTory Leader Stephen Harper waves to supporters.
Conservative 2.0?: There’s been considerable discussion about the Conservative campaign with insiders suggesting a reboot is required for the Tories as their numbers are polling downward. How does that affect the local campaign? Mia Rabson is the Big Three parties’ momentum as the longest election campaign in modern history moves along.
Remembering 9/11: Prime Minister Stephen Harper used the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States to highlight his government’s national-security credentials. READ MORE
In case you missed it
WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSIn Winnipeg Thursday, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair says his party’s campaign is upbeat and positive. He announced a plan to boost youth employment.
Housework Part 2: We continue our look at the work Manitoba MPs have done since the 2011 election. This time, we focus on opposition members. READ MORE
Tom was in town: NDP Leader Tom Mulcair promised funding to train young people, but he also spoke with Larry Kusch about the relationship between the federal and Manitoba NDP. He says things are all good. READ MORE
Jane is also in town: Jen Zoratti crossed off one item on her bucket list when she interviewed world-famous primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall on Thursday. Goodall is speaking tonight at the University of Winnipeg and she shared her concerns over the purchase of National Geographic by Fox News. READ MORE
Other voices
Tribune Media TNSVice President Joe Biden.
Remembering in Manhattan: Folks gathered today at 8:48 a.m. to commemorate the exact time the first plane slammed into the World Trade Centre. It’s a smaller crowd than in years past. This story in the New York Times. READ MORE
Biden uncertain: Vice-President Joe Biden told late-night show host Stephen Colbert he’s unsure about a potential White House bid. The Washington Post has more. READ MORE
God is irrelevant: The National Post’s Emily M. Keeler interviews Sir Salman Rushdie about his latest novel, Two Years, Eight Months and 28 nights. Ever controversial, Rushdie opines that God is irrelevant. READ MORE
Today in history
In 2001, at least 24 Canadians were among close to 3,000 killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Canada became the landing spot for 200 airplanes grounded following the attacks, including the tiny town of Gander, N.L.
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