KAP Farmers Recovering From Frost
Most canola and flax farmers in Manitoba have recovered after
many were forced to reseed following a frost in late May.
many were forced to reseed following a frost in late May.
At the Keystone Agricultural Producers' general council meeting
in Brandon yesterday, the group's president, Dan Mazier,
said the frost wiped out over a million acres of crops.
But they were reseeded and have now caught up.
Mazier says there are a few areas in province that are dry but
for the most part, it's shaping up to be a nice, average production
year.
Winnipeg Bombing Suspect In Court Today
A Winnipeg man accused of sending letter bombs to two Winnipeg
law firms and his ex-wife is scheduled to appear in court today.
law firms and his ex-wife is scheduled to appear in court today.
Guido Amsel, who is 49, is charged with attempted murder and
other offences but has not yet entered a plea.
Amsel is accused of sending small voice recorders packed with an
explosive compound to his ex-wife Iris Amsel's workplace, to her
lawyer and to a law firm that used to represent him.
The first bomb exploded nearly a week ago, causing severe
injuries to Maria Mitousis, the 38-year-old lawyer who represented
Iris Amsel in the couple's lengthy divorce. The other two bombs were
safely detonated.
Saskatchewan Firefighters Making Progress
Firefighters in northern Saskatchewan say they're making progress
against wildfires that have forced more than 9000 people
from their homes.
against wildfires that have forced more than 9000 people
from their homes.
Better visibility allowed tankers to drop water on the flames.
Governor General David Johnston spent part of yesterday visiting
some evacuees in Regina, where he praised what he calls the
firefighters' ``great professionalism.''
Tobacco Companies In Court After Lawsuit
Lawyers for Canada's big three tobacco companies are due in a
Montreal court this morning after they were on the losing end of a
costly class-action ruling early last month.
Montreal court this morning after they were on the losing end of a
costly class-action ruling early last month.
That's when a judge ordered the companies to pay $15 billion to smokers who either couldn't quit or who suffered
tobacco-related illnesses.
Today, the companies will try to quash the part of the ruling
that forces them to make an initial payment of more than $1.1 billion in the coming weeks whether or not they plan to appeal.
Greece Tabling Bailout Plan Today
This is the day the Greek government pledges to table a detailed
plan to try to get the country's battered finances in order.
plan to try to get the country's battered finances in order.
The plan will be examined by eurozone creditor countries before
Sunday's meeting of all 28 European Union leaders.
The weekend conference in Brussels is viewed as Greece's last
chance to stay in the group of 19 countries using the euro as their
currency.
Since 2010, Greece has had two bailouts from its European
partners and the International Monetary Fund totalling $330 billion.
And, Greece is seeking a third bailout.
South Carolina Legislature Votes To Remove Confederate Flag
The South Carolina Legislature has voted to take down the
confederate flag from the grounds outside the building.
confederate flag from the grounds outside the building.
It was raised more than 50 years ago to protest the civil rights
movement.
The confederate flag was viewed by many African-Americans as an
affront after nine black churchgoers in Charleston were shot to
death June 17th in what police allege was a hate crime.
