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George Brookman

Calgary Herald

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Brookman: Will Trump's rhetoric spur Canada into united action?

Brookman: Will Trump's rhetoric spur Canada into united action?

Canadians must now think of 'Canada First' — we must invest in industry, infrastructure and the future

24.01.2025 10

Calgary Herald

George Brookman

Brookman: Fly your flag this year

As we get set to welcome the G7 and Rotarians, show off your pride in Canada

10.01.2025 10

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Brookman: Show your pride in this great country

These are my last few words for 2024 and normally they would be all flowery and positive thoughts. You’ll understand that coming up with that is a...

27.12.2024 5

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Brookman: Workers have right to strike but changes needed when it drastically affects others

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” This is the slogan of...

13.12.2024 7

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Brookman: Canada giving you an early Christmas present with your own money

Boy: “Dad, can you lend me your credit card?” Dad: “Why do you want my credit card, son?”  Boy: “I want to buy you a Christmas present.” There are...

29.11.2024 5

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Brookman: We need to take back our streets for the benefit of all

At a recent dinner, Alberta’s Preston Manning was quoted saying: “Common sense of the common people.” Last week, outspoken American comedian and...

15.11.2024 10

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Brookman: No matter who wins in U.S., Canada needs to stand on its own

If Halloween night didn’t scare you, then you will have a second chance for a fright on Nov. 5. This United States election is not like anything we...

01.11.2024 3

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Brookman: It's tough to be a leader, especially when you ignore the wishes of the people

It has been reported that Abraham Lincoln, faced with a difficult decision, once said: “Be sure you are right, then just go ahead.” History allows...

18.10.2024 10

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Brookman: Getting at the truth has become harder

A respected news team for a radio station in Kamloops, B.C. (Radio NL), has been terminated as the station tries to change to a sports, music and...

04.10.2024 20

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Brookman: Safety of streets can't be ignored while helping those with addictions

This is a very difficult column to write. It is about our community, people’s lives and human tragedies. There is a crisis happening on our streets...

20.09.2024 2

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Brookman: Provinces should have input into appointed senators

The Canadian Senate is like the safety valve on the top of your hot water tank. If things run right, you will throw the tank out before that valve...

06.09.2024 10

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Brookman: Let's get back to normal

Having just spent three weeks in Nova Scotia and P.E.I., it is very tempting to talk about that wonderful part of our country, the people, the...

23.08.2024 6

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Brookman: Stop spending on blue sky dreams and fix the pipes

“The next world war may not be fought over religion or territory, it may be fought over water.” Those words were spoken by a teacher sometime in my...

26.07.2024 10

Calgary Herald

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