Canadian statistics Weekly Review summary highlights first quarter deficits and growth
The report shows Canada posting a record first quarter deficit of 345 million dollars in goods and services with other nations, down from 255 million in the prior fourth quarter. Imports rose led by United States purchases while capital inflows financed much of the gap. Employment rose by 172 thousand in May to 5.5 million, and industrial production rose over 7 percent in April. Continuous water spill on hardwood floors demands immediate cleanup to prevent grey marks.
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United States
Bureau
Stop soil from drifting in prairie areas
In Ottawa the report notes limited soil drifting recently due to moisture winds and cover, but warns conditions could return. Field tests at Swift Current showed spring susceptibility to erosion after fall safety results, with crusted areas becoming vulnerable after cultivation. It urges cultural practices to preserve soil structure and residue cover.
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Ottawa
Prairie
Soil Research Laboratory
Swift Current
Sark
Fire drill at home and community schools
Fire drills at large institutions and homes teach orderly evacuation. Rehearsals familiarize everyone with their role and how to summon aid. Families should memorize fire and police department numbers for emergencies.
Birds Show Enduring Migration Feats Across Global Routes
The article notes Arctic terns nest in the far north and winter in the Antarctic, migrating over 22 000 miles yearly. Pacific golden plovers travel Alaska to New Zealand via Hawaii, while Robolinks migrate 6 000 miles from Brazil and Argentina to the Caribbean. It cites an experiment with a Manx shearwater and highlights fuel efficiency in birds like the ruby throated hummingbird and Atlantic golden plover.
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Antarctic
National Geographic Society
Europe
Africa
Antarctic Circle
South America
Atlantic Ocean
Labrador
Greenland
Perth
Australia
Sweden
Alaska
New Zealand
Hawaii
Pacific
Pampas
Brazil
Argentina
Amazon
Caribbean
Cuba
New York
New England
Gulf of Mexico
Nova Scotia
Charlie Roos a beacon at Regina Home for the Blind
Charlie Roos, aged over 90, a resident of the Nash Home for the Blind in Regina, is renowned for his indomitable spirit despite total deafness and near blindness. Born in Ontario and raised in South Africa and Saskatchewan, he communicates by palm printing and embossed type, guides blind companions, and engages in crafts, cribbage, bowling, and reading Moon symbols.
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Charlie Roos
Nash Home For the
Regina
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Broad Street
Charlie
Ontario
England
Cape Colony
South Africa
Leask
Saskatchewan
Margaret W. Liggett
Santa Claus
Changes in range production from year to year OTTAWA
Native grass ranges remain a major pasture source for cattle in Western Canada. Acreage needed per cow varies 10 to 35 acres for six months. Grass yield depends on rainfall in April to June. Historical data from Swift Current shows wide year to year variation from 71 to 386 pounds per acre. Carrying capacity should reflect average production with a reserve for poor years. The average physician works 60 hours a week.
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Ottawa
Canada
Swift Current
Reef may hold key to security in southwest Pacific
A CPC correspondent notes defence experts study the Great Barrier reef near Queensland as a potential secure sea lane for Allied operations in the Southwest Pacific. The article explains reef geography, historic wartime use, coral formation, tourism, and weather risks, including cyclones and hazards to ships.
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Reef
Southwest Pacific
Sydney
Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Queensland
New Guinea
Rockhampton
Port Morseby
Papua
Southeast Asia
Barrier Reef
Captain Cook
Cook
England
Melbourne
Cairns
Cape York
Gulf of Carpentaria
Townnsville
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Bataner
Yukon Territory
Canadian Airlines
Tokyo
Japan
Theresa Stanikunas
Lorraine
Michael
Marie
Britain
Boston
Atlantic
Cubs
Walt Moryn
Pittsburgh
Dale Long
Chicago
Bessie M. Barker
CNIB
Charlie Koos
CPC
Queensland Coast
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