Well the massive spring flood in Manitoba that caused at least 40 million dollars in damage, is now taking its toll in another way on Lake Winnipeg. Experts say flood waters that emptied into the lake increased phosphorus and nitrogen by about 20 per cent…….and those nutrients can be dangerous.
Things are getting a little crazy for one southern Manitoba town these days so…..Killarney is now thinking about imposing a curfew to stop all the crime. Town council is also thinking about installing surveillance camera’s. Mounties pitched the idea this summer, thanks to a ton of underage drinking, break-ins and other crimes. A decision on the idea is expected in the next few weeks.
Money, money, money….it’s on the minds of many Canadians these days as we begin to emerge from this recession. But a new poll done by the Canadian Medical Association suggests that money on the brain is taking a toll on Canadians health. The poll found 57 per cent of those asked said they worried about their finances….and 2 in 5 said they’re actually feeling stressed and overwhelmed by money and job concerns.
Wal-Mart is being embraced with a Kiss. The veteran rock group, Kiss, is joining a growing list of classic acts putting out new music through the world’s biggest retailer. “Sonic Boom” is set to be released only at Wal-Mart on October 6th. It’ll include c.d. of the band’s first new music in 11 years, and re-recorded versions of famous Kiss hits, as well as a live DVD.
The NDP, will stay just that…the NDP. New Democrat leader Jack Layton is downplaying the importance of a possible name change for the party. The issue didn’t get voted on at the party’s annual meeting on Sunday, because delegates ran out of time. A motion had been put forth to change the party’s name to simply…..New Democrats.
