Ottawa eyes private bid on gun registry despite cost concerns
Ottawa invites private sector to submit ideas on a privatized firearms registry to cut costs and improve accountability. A March 30 request for proposals aims to privatize operation of the system, with critics warning costs could reach a billion and data privacy and public access issues looming.
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Police Log Highlights Involving Fire And Thefts
A Manitoba police bulletin lists events from Feb to Feb including a spousal assault witness request in Birtle, a fight at Asessippi Inn resolved, a hit and run in Binscarth on Fourth Street, a false alarm at Major Pratt School, missing tools returned by finder, an intoxicated individual at the Inn, footprints near a bedroom window, a stalled semi on Hwy 16, stranded motorist on Hwy 16, liquor store security, a chimney fire on Russell Street with minor damage, and a beer bottle thrown at DeCorby Street.
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Deer damage claims rise in Manitoba MCIC reports
Agriculture officials say deer herds of 200 or more threaten feed losses. MCIC administers federal provincial compensation for stored feed with 350 claims filed recently and potentially 500 by winter. Claim costs range from 1000 to 1100 dollars.
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