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New St. Boniface Hospital ER part of PC's $2-B health care spending promise

Larry Kusch
12:10 PM CDT Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019
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Tom Brodbeck:

Judicious spending key to health-care funding pledge

MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS PC Party of Manitoba leader Brian Pallister announces outside the St. Boniface hospital that his government would invest an additional $2 billion in health care if elected. 190814 - Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Joan Bryden, The Canadian Press:

PM breached Conflict of Interest Act: report

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes questions from journalists following a meeting with Toronto Mayor John Tory at Toronto City Hall, on Tuesday August 13, 2019. Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion says Trudeau contravened a section of the Conflict of Interest Act.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Nicholas Frew:

Chalk party draws up future for Rubin Block

Jean Altemeyer, a member of the Concerned Voters Group, writes an idea about what to do with the boarded and neglected Rubin Block building.

Alison Gillmor  :

Falafel Place's idiosyncratic ambience contributes to its enduring popularity

PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>Ami Hassan and Chantel Nygaard show off the Falafel Place’s giant Denver omelette.</p>

Jeff Hamilton:

Blue Bombers, Lions seasons gone in different directions since last meeting

Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Andrew Harris is tackled by B.C. Lions' Aaron Grymes.

Jeff Seidel:

Struggles of former No. 1 NHL draft pick put spotlight on homelessness, crystal meth in Kenora

ERIC SEALS / DETROIT FREE PRESS / TNS</p><p>Joe Murphy out and about wandering the streets of downtown Kenora in July. As nightfall approached he started to look for where he'd sleep for the night. He ended up finding an alcove of a store front to sleep at.</p>

Editorial:

Campaign fabrications a disservice to democracy

JOHN WOODS / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES</p><p>Campaign fabrications may contribute to voter apathy.</p>

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