Zebra Mussels Spread To North Basin Of Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship has discovered a
presence of zebra mussels in the north basin of Lake Winnipeg.
presence of zebra mussels in the north basin of Lake Winnipeg.
The agency says 24 samples were collected during the fall
monitoring program. From those samples, one zebra mussel larvae was
found southeast of George Island.
Zebra mussels are now present in Lake Winnipeg, the Manitoba
portion of the Red River, and Cedar Lake immediately west of Grand
Rapids.
The province is reminding people that is is illegal to possess or
transport zebra mussels and say properly cleaning boats taken out of
infested waters is crucial.
Patricia Makes Landfall In Mexico
Patricia is on the verge of being downgraded to a tropical storm
after roaring ashore last night on Mexico's southwest coast as a
frightening Category-Five hurricane with winds of 270 km/h.
after roaring ashore last night on Mexico's southwest coast as a
frightening Category-Five hurricane with winds of 270 km/h.
The winds have since weakened to 120 km/h, minimum
hurricane strength.
The storm is dumping up to 200 mm of rain on central and
northern Mexico, where flooding and mudslides are expected.
Forecasters predict Patricia will be downgraded to a tropical
depression this afternoon.
Charges Laid Against Man Leaving Gun In Taxi
Officers have laid charges against a man they believe left a
loaded gun in a Winnipeg cab last winter.
loaded gun in a Winnipeg cab last winter.
Winnipeg police have charged 23-year-old Mathew Kenneth Ellison
with numerous firearms related offences.
Police allege Ellison got into a taxi on February 1st and left
the loaded gun behind when he got out.
Earlier this week, they released a photo and asked the public for
help identifying the suspect.
Prime Minister's Residence Needs Repairs
Prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau is taking a few days to
decide if his family might delay moving into 24 Sussex Drive so
long-overdue repairs can be done.
decide if his family might delay moving into 24 Sussex Drive so
long-overdue repairs can be done.
Seven years ago, a report by then-auditor-general Sheila Fraser
said the prime minister's official residence was in urgent need of
repairs, including work on the outdated plumbing, electrical,
heating, and air conditioning systems.
The building is almost 150-years old, and hasn't had any major
upgrades in more than 50 years.
Support Among NDP For Mulcair To Remain Leader
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair held a teleconference yesterday with his
43 re-elected and newly elected MPs.
43 re-elected and newly elected MPs.
Insiders say there was general support for his decision to remain
as party leader.
Mulcair also asked the party to form a committee to examine why
the NDP elected about 60 fewer members last Monday than it did in
the 2011 election.
