Greg Selinger - New Premier of Manitoba - NDP

Gary Doer, former Premier of Manitoba announced on August 27th that he was stepping down as Premier of Manitoba.  He was appointed as the new Ambassador to the United States the following day. When a Premier...

Expecting flu assistance, reserves get body bags from Ottawa

What is pertinent is the insult felt by the tribes, First Nations.They have expressed fears that to prepare for death is to invite it. Also makes you wonder if Canada wants to downsize it's native population. "Toronto: Manitoba chiefs furious after shipment from Health Canada...

Vancouver Craigslist Baby Ad Couple Charged in Winnipeg Frauds

Barry Artiste Op/EdOf course we all remember this couple who made National Media attention trying to sell their Baby on Craigslist. This also was not the first time this couple have been known to police. Yet, the...

Garter Snakes Invade Seniors' Complex

A small town in Manitoba, Inwood, is coping with garter snakes invading a seniors' complex.  The garter snakes are  harmless snakes that normally grows to no more than two or three feet.  In our...

Baby Onion Sprouts Recalled: Possible Salmonella Contamination

The CFIA has issued a warning of possible Salmonella contamination to Sprouts Alive Baby Onion Sprouts with a Best Before Date of September 4, 2009.The Alive Baby Onion Sprouts were sold in Alberta, but may also have been sold in British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. "...

Mom gives bullied son OK to fight back

Barry Artiste Op.Ed I am sure many Now Public readers when growing up suffered bullying in one form or another, so when all avenues fail, fists may become the best defence against offence. Unfortunately, if it...

Vince Li, Greyhound Bus Killer, Remains Risk for Violent Behavior

UPDATE | June 1, 2009 — The treating physician for Vincent Li, the man who attacked and subsequently decapitated a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus in Manitoba last year, recommended before a criminal review...

Chronic Insomnia: Treat it with Online CBT

Having sleepless nights, let your PC treats you. It will elevate the cure for insomniacs. "In a recent study posted on today’s issue of Sleep journal, it features a demo of online cognitive behavioral therapy as it improves chronic insomnia, daytime fatigue and boosts sleep...

Fargo's rising flood waters puts Manitoba Military on alert

Fargo's rising Red River broke a record today by rising to a level not seen in 112 years, and the Canadian Military in Manitoba has been put on alert to help prevent the flooding in that region. The Mayor of Fargo...

Peas Could Be Your New Best Friend

Do you have high blood pressure, or chronic kidney disease?  If so, this article could be vital to your health. "New research from Canada found that proteins in the common garden pea may provide a natural...

36 Cyclists to Pedal 6,800 km across Canada!

One of the world's longest charitable cycling events on behalf of childhood cancer is taking place this summer from June 13 to June 24, 2008. Gordon Drummond, 49 of Peace River, Alberta, is one of the 36 National...

Manitoba Dishonest Car Dealers List a Sex Offender Type Registry

Manitoba Justice Minister Dave Chomiak is taking on a new role, that of champion of consumer rights. Prompted by a CBC story that exposed the dirty dealings of 90 used car dealers in the province Minister Chomiak decided that it was time for some new consumer protection...

Health Alert for Lean Ground Veal -- E. coli

The CFIA has issued an alert for lean ground veal packaged by New Zealand Lamb, of Etobicoke Ontario.  The veal may be contaminated by E. coli 157:H7.  This is the strain of E. coli that causes what is...

Valcent's Verti-Gro: Veggies & Bio-diesel, Eco-friendly

Tremendous reason for optimism exists on the technological front to deal with problems such as renewable energy sources. We now have promising technology that will allow us to farm with a minimum of water in...

Family Day Costs Billions, Threatens Jobs, Business Leaders Warn

It is Presidents Day in the United States but to the north in Canada the third Monday in February is just business as usual, unless you live in one of the three provinces with a mid-winter statutory holiday called...

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