Good Day Readers:
Got tired of hearing governments constantly telling us how out of shape and "obese" many Canadians are - notice they never call us "fat." Decided to do something which was forgo the car in favour of walking as much as possible.
On one of our jaunts yesterday to undertake legal research at the Law Courts Building we passed a "Take Pride Winnipeg!" refuse receptacle with a large, colour picture and Liberal Party logo for Winnipeg South Centre incumbent candidate Anita "Time Expired" Neville on the corner of River Road and Donald Street.
Intuitively, we sensed the location was within the Saint Boniface Riding currently held by Conservative incumbent Shelly Glover. Checked the Riding map (Elections Canada website) but were unable to confirm our suspicion so telephoned EC. Sure enough - Ms Neville's Campaign Office will be contacted by Elections Canada to request it be removed.
At least within the Saint Boniface Riding the advertising battle is seemingly being waged on the sides of garbage receptacles which makes sense given it's the time of year when they're most needed. Besides, how apropos! Saw another for Liberal challenger Raymond Simard at the bus shelter beside the newly renovated St. Lucia restaurant at the foot of St. Marys Road.
Even Ms Glover has gotten into the act. The pedestrian bench she has rented for a longtime at the intersection of Des Meurons and Goulet Streets with the tired picture she used shortly after being elected has been replaced with a Take Pride Winnipeg! receptacle sporting her new "The Harper Government" look.
Frankly, as a senior citizen we were quite turned off by her ill-advised, tasteless "expiry date" comment and even more by her refusal to apologize or retract. In our opinion, Ms Glover has not successfully completed her transition from tough-talking police officer to smooth, diplomatic politician. Perhaps she could benefit from some elocution lessons from another of our favourite federal politicians - silver tongued Pat "Harry Callahan" Martin NDP incumbent candidate for Winnipeg, Centre.
Sincerely,
Clare L. Pieuk
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