{
  "id": 11630250,
  "title": "Letters, Oct. 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/letters-oct-3",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T07:01:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2026/10/03/letters-oct-3-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 3, subscribers received their first annual payment of $205.00 plus GST for a one-year subscription to \"Letters.\" This arrangement will automatically renew for $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, representing a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. The offer is available to new and qualified returning subscribers, but may be cancelled at any time.\n\nThe drive to the University of Manitoba is a familiar ordeal, as the author navigates through traffic and detours, feeling as though they've already experienced a day of tests before even entering the lecture hall. The author understands that traffic is a universal annoyance, but when it impacts the ability to arrive on time for classes, it feels particularly burdensome.\n\nWinnipeg has seen eight different mayors since 1956, with Stephen Juba standing out for his vision, approachability, and flamboyant leadership style. During his tenure from 1956 to 1977, Juba focused on long-term goals for the city, such as hosting the Pan American Games in 1967, constructing the Pan Am Pool, and leading the development of significant infrastructure projects. Juba's focus on a futuristic outlook and his dedication to improving Winnipeg's streets, neighborhoods, and transportation systems set him apart from other mayors in the city's history.",
  "summary": "A morning in the life … My very first lesson does not start when I walk into that lecture hall, oh no — it starts long before. It begins when […]",
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    "Subscribers pay $205.00 plus GST for annual Letters subscription",
    "Renewal offers 10% discount off regular $259.35 annual price",
    "Winnipeg's Stephen Juba served as mayor from 1956 to 1977"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}