Plants as birthright in fight against plant patents
A reader warns against US efforts to ban use patents on dietary supplements claiming exclusive rights to plant nutrients. He cites drugs, pricing abroad, and a 80 percent control claim by pharma, arguing such patents could seize control of plants and food, invoking historical parallels.
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Life Extension Foundation
Europe
FDA
US Patent Office
Stalin
Hitler
Not easy being a better citizen in Canada rail costs
A Reader notes high Via Rail prices from Vancouver to Winnipeg and questions government outreach. The piece cites Ottawa’s Rural Partnership program offering a 1-888-781-2222 workbook to gather input on improving federal services to rural taxpayers. A closing fragment references Fronan school life.
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Canada
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Price
Fred
Japan
Ottawa
Canadian Rural Partnership
Boonies
Shaunavon
Fron
Local five year old Dustin Onerheim hailed for rescue
A five year old boy Dustin Onerheim saved two sisters after a pickup rollover in Frontier. He freed his sisters and sought help for others despite his own concussion. Const Heather Tarzwell recommends official recognition for his bravery.
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Dustin Onerheim
Dustin
Dad
Heather Tarzwell
Climax Rcmp
Frontier
Paul Therrien
U. of Montreal
Quebec
Brandon
RZA
Canada