Alliance backs farm subsidies shift in Reform party policy
Delegates at Ottawa's Retori Convention amended policy to support supply management farmers and keep a phased subsidy plan. The party favors preserving milk, poultry and egg industries while pursuing slower market shifts and continued access to foreign markets. Public polls show farm voters tilting toward the Alliance, with Liberal support weakening.
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Ottawa
Canada
United Alternative
Sam
NDP to Expand Drug Coverage for MS Patients
After years of lobbying, four relapsing remitting MS drugs Betaseron Copaxone Rebif and Avoox will be added to Pharmacare lists. Coverage will offset most costs with patients still paying a deductible, following prior provincial practice in British Columbia Quebec Ontario and Saskatchewan. The decision comes as a 20 month trial involving 165 MS patients nears its March end.
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Quebec
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Norman
Manitoba to add MS drugs to public health plan
Researchers at University of Manitoba and the Health Science Centre report pilot results showing MS patients gain physical function and daily control with new drugs. Health Minister Chomiak notes the $3 million add to a $2.1 billion system, citing large MS incidence and promising quality of life gains. The MS Society seeks broader coverage including secondary progressive MS. Walk events in Russell and neighbouring towns raise awareness and funds with 1 to 5 and 10 km routes starting at 1 pm.
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Chemiak
Police log reports impairments and thefts across Russell area
Police notes show Shirley Campbell of Birtle charged with Impaired Driving and Drive Over .08 after a weaving SUV on Highway 16. Feb 5 4:23 pm theft of a car stereo reported by Hometown Satellite. Feb 6 Tamara Allwood of Esterhazy charged with Drive Over .08 on routine Russell patrol. Feb 7 wallet found at Asessippi parking area. Feb 6 6:15 pm verbal abuse complaint at Russell Hospital. Feb 8 car versus deer near Asessippi Ski Hill causing $1,500 damage. Feb 12 RCMP assist in Waywayseecappo case. youth from Waywayseecappo faces multiple charges and was remanded to Brandon. Feb 12 9:30 pm thefts of snowboards at Asessippi Ski Hill. Dean Varga of Bredenbury charged. Feb 14 1:20 am impaired driver sighted in Birdtail Valley. vehicle found in ditch east of junction of Highways 83 and 16. driver handed to Shoal Lake detachment.
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