New Plant Methods Fight Pests Face Environmental Costs
Scientists across Canada and the United States test ecological crop protections at 65 experimental farms. Research targets include disease resistant grain and vegetable varieties, with wheat stations in Kansas producing plants that resist smut and rust. Some attempts yield odd results such as the Carter-5 Georgia apple with hard skin but woody flesh and leathery texture.
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Canada
United States
Kansas
Georgia
Women candidates urged to enter politics nationwide
Canadian women make up half the population but rarely run in municipal, provincial, or federal elections. The piece calls for campaign funding reforms like Nova Scotia, to enable more women to compete, and highlights many midcareer women already active in parties ready for candidacy.
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Senate
Nova Scotia
Dial A Story brings bedtime tales by post office
The British post office offers parents a nightly bedtime story via a London dial system. Listeners can hear a six minute recording featuring favorites like Peter Rabbit and Grandfather Frog with sound effects. The BBC program produced the recordings as a long distance lullaby for the evening.
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London
Peter Rabbit
Reddy Fox
Johnny Chipmunk
Grandfather Frog
Manitoba Legislature approves 517 million budget
The legislature passed the 517 million dollar budget amid a non confidence push with 28 to 22 votes, Conservatives, Liberals, Social Credit, and an Independent opposing. Finance Minister Saul Cherniack defended revenue and expenditure estimates, noting tax changes and northern service concerns.
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Caneny
Paar
Social
Saul Cherniack
Cherniack
Manitoba
Churchill
Gordon Beard
The
House
Manitoba Legislature Advances Public Auto Insurance Plan
The Manitoba Legislature gave second reading to amendments to the Highway Traffic Act under the NDP government's plan for public auto insurance. The 29 to 17 vote saw NDP support, with Conservatives Liberals Social Credit and an Independent opposing. The bill would raise drivers licence fees to $3 annually, renewals in the holder's birth month, and levy a portion of the insurance premium with the permit, aligning with Bill 56 enabling legislation.
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Manitoba
NDP
Social Credit
Sidney Spivak
Joe Borowski
Opposition Presses For Tax Decreases
The opposition presses for a tax cut in Manitoba noting failures to align with prairie peers. Sid Spivak accuses government of manipulating data on taxes and premiums while Sid Green defends the two year tax improvements. Hospital insurance and medical care premiums are part of the debate with figures comparing Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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Manitoba
Sid Green
NDP
Prairie
Sidney Spivak
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ed McGill
Brandon West
Health Notes from the Health Unit on infant care
Practical guidance for burping newborns, safe bath routines, and dressing. Steps cover holding positions, burping frequency, bath setup with a plastic tub, water temperature checks, skin care, cradle cap prevention, cleaning the nose, and dressing to prevent heat rash. Includes tips on room temperature and choosing simple, loose clothing for growth.
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