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Forging a new deal for doctors requires a new approach

Forging a new deal for doctors requires a new approach

Should we move to a system like that in the U.K., where physicians are paid a salary and work to terms of a contract?
Throwing good money after bad

Throwing good money after bad

Dear Editor The Sask. Party, testing the water with small “P” privatization, sold the Information Services Corp. and heard little outcry, most objections being stifled by PostMedia. This set, in Sask. Party philosophy, an acceptable precedent.
Pitchers deserve better protection

Pitchers deserve better protection

With all the talk these days about concussions and the dangers of them it is amazing to me that we have not done more to protect Major League Baseball pitchers. During a game on Sept.
How is fat the worst thing to be?

How is fat the worst thing to be?

I had the rare delight of spending time with my five-year-old niece, Lorelai, over my vacation. While visiting with her and Ashiley, my sister-in-law, it was mentioned that there are three-year-olds with body image issues.
The glass ceiling, personified, is finally leaving

The glass ceiling, personified, is finally leaving

On Labour Day news broke that Peter Mansbridge, CBC’s anchor and chief correspondent forever, will be retiring. He’ll anchor the 150th anniversary Canada Day celebrations and he’s done.
Oil spill: many questions to be asked

Oil spill: many questions to be asked

Dear Editor Weeks after the spill of 200,000 to 250,000 litres of heavy oil and diluent, much of it into the North Saskatchewan River, a number of questions need to be asked.
Succession planning using an estate freeze

Succession planning using an estate freeze

Looking to found a family business dynasty? Here’s a sobering statistic: Only about 10% of family-owned businesses make it past the third generation. This has a lot to do with the lack of proper planning while the founding parents are still alive.
Raise your voice for proportional representation

Raise your voice for proportional representation

Dear Editor Imagine you are living in the age of cavepersons with a constant supply of water and food in your cave.
Bill Morneau sure is no Paul Martin

Bill Morneau sure is no Paul Martin

To spur future growth, Morneau should look back at his own party's proven economic policies
Professionals, business owners can boost retirement savings with IPPs

Professionals, business owners can boost retirement savings with IPPs

Looking for ways to enhance your retirement savings beyond a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)? If you don’t already have a pension plan through your employer, and you’re a business owner or executive, or an incorporated professional (physici
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