Editorial warns against CAFOs amid swine flu outbreak
The letter criticizes Manitoba and Ottawa for funding farm hog operations despite health risks linked to factory farms. It cites the Green Party’s call to halt new CAFOs, notes potential ties to the outbreak, and urges science over political expediency with references to WHO and US health research.
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Green Party of
James Beddome
Hanover
Government of
The
World Health
Preconceived notions fade as Russell warms to Northern Stars
In Russell, Tim Kapitan explains bringing the Northern Stars Flatlanders Cruise drew initial hesitation but now locals welcome the group. The author recalls bikers causing a stir years ago, yet notes friendships across professions and a town that has grown more open as events extend to Langenburg Roblin and beyond.
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Tim Kapitan
Russell
Russel
Fieral
Langenburg
Roblin
India legalises homosexuality upholds human rights progress
Delhi High Court strikes down Section 377, ruling that anti gay laws violate equal protection in the Indian Constitution. The decision frames the issue as human rights, not moral debate, and notes broader global shifts toward equality.
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Britain
Labour
David Cameron
Margaret Thatcher
India
Delhi High Court
Europe
Asia
Africa
South Africa
West Indian Islands
Turkey
China
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