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Christopher W. Brown
May 21, 2024
OPINION: The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare
2024 was going to be a tough year for me. I knew it going into it. I knew it since January 8th, 2024 to be exact. That was the day the...
Christopher W. Brown
May 13, 2024
OPINION: The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men
In life, we often map our paths precisely, only to find ourselves veering off course onto unexpected roads. This past week for me, was...
Christopher W. Brown
Apr 22, 2024
OPINION: Embracing the Triumphs
' Over the last few months, I've embarked on a journey across the western provinces of Canada, travelling through the heartlands of...
Christopher W. Brown
Apr 19, 2024
OPINION: It's Not The A-B-C's, but it's the H-I-J's
When it comes to Manitoba municipalities, it's not as simple as your A-B-Cs. Instead, it's more akin to the H-I-Js of municipal...
Christopher W. Brown
Apr 18, 2024
OPINION: The F-Word Echoing Across Saskatchewan
In the 'Land of Living Skies', amidst the sprawling fields and bustling towns, there's a conversation echoing louder than ever – a...
Christopher W. Brown
Apr 3, 2024
OPINION: "Dear John" Letters Don't Cut It Anymore
We've all seen them, those open letters penned by mayors, MLAs/MPPs/MHAs, or MPs, demanding immediate action on various issues from other...
Christopher W. Brown
Mar 24, 2024
OPINION: How many municipalities is too many?
How much is too much? With 334 municipalities scattered across the province, a question has been batting around in my brain since I left...
Christopher W. Brown
Mar 13, 2024
OPINION: Plebiscites Are a Scapegoat for Governance Inaction
In democratic governance, where the vote of the people is meant to guide policy, lies a troubling trend that threatens the very essence...
Christopher W. Brown
Mar 3, 2024
OPINION: Stealth Provincial Tax Increase on Property Taxes
In the world of government budgets and taxation policies, what appears on the surface isn't always reflective of the reality beneath. The...
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