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Bonne Bay fishery – deja vu

October 1, 2009

It appears from what you read, hear and see that humanity is on a path of self destruction intent on destroying the very environment that allows life to sustain itself.  …

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Renewing Democratic Governance-a societal imperative

August 25, 2009

The recent trials of elected government representatives (MHA’s) inNewfoundlandover the abuse of funding allowances are symptomatic of a broader issue that appears prevalent in many democratic countries.  Funding abuse within …

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Rebuilding a Culture of Responsibility

July 7, 2009

Preamble: In a recent article on the sale of the Venture Centre in Pasadena, my main point related to the lack of democratic decision making and the resultant diminishment of …

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Pasadena Venture Centre

May 16, 2009

I have just returned to Corner Brook having spent the past four years in Eastern Europe and the sale of the Venture Centre obviously is of interest to me, having …

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Leading the Way – an experiment in

June 14, 2003

 The role of satellite and community cable was not widespread in 1987 when the town of Pasadena (a small rural community of 3000 residents in Western Newfoundland) began what became …

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Welcome to my website!

It is intended to be a forum to communicate, share and engage with others the lessons learned from people in many countries of the world. It is my way of paying tribute to the teachers and mentors from all walks of life who shared so openly their ideas, knowledge and beliefs. Hopefully we can generate a dialogue on the importance of community in our lives; no matter where or how we live.

William Pardy

MBAA Kano Foundation

We hope to create an example that will inspire a network of small-scale foundations across Canada

A Mother's Love
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