Canada weighs F 35 payments amid fighter jet debate
The Canadian Press notes a 71 million dollar payment toward F 35 development despite undefined future purchases. Since 1997 Canada has invested about 600 million US dollars with nine other nations making similar fees. Critics urge cancellation citing climate and budget concerns while supporters argue for modern jets to defend against emergencies.
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Manitoba hog industry plans more factory barns
A. Dickson, former Manitoba Park Council head, says the Pallister government aims to add 50 to 70 hog barns to meet 1.2 million finishing hogs annually for Maple Leaf in Brandon and the HyLife plant, intensifying the province’s pork industry push.
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Hog manure sparks Manitoba water concerns in Neepawa plan
Letters decry a new manure plan in Neepawa described as a pollution risk to water sources. The writer labels Manitoba as the hog manure pile capital of modern civilization and opposes the project.
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Building resilience to climate threats on the prairies
The article urges adaptive, creative planning to face drought, water scarcity, and climate impacts. It cites past crises like Winnipeg floods and COVID-19 responses, notes local measures such as Dauphin's GHG tracking, and calls for individual, community, and governmental resilience through better communication, water conservation, and technology planning.
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