Population Growing On The Prairies
Statistics Canada says Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta had the
highest average population growth of all provinces from 2011 to
2014.
highest average population growth of all provinces from 2011 to
2014.
Their study recorded Canada's overall population growth as 1.1
per cent each year. The Prairies have a younger population compared
to the rest of Canada, with more children up to 14 years old than
adults 65 or older.
Statistics Canada projects the Prairie provinces could surpass
Quebec's population in less than 50 years while the Atlantic
provinces could decrease to less than five per cent of the country's
population.
Winnipeg Couple Sentenced For Series Of Crimes
A Winnipeg woman who, along with her boyfriend, led police on a
series of stolen car chases across Manitoba has been sentenced to
time served.
series of stolen car chases across Manitoba has been sentenced to
time served.
Brittany Kehler, who is 26, spent the past 16 months behind bars
for stealing cars, evading police and almost hitting an officer
during the summer of 2014.
Matthew Martens, who is 24, was sentenced earlier this year to 10
years in prison for his role in the crimes.
Defence lawyer Brett Gladstone told court that Kehler was blinded
by love and wants to be Martens's wife.
Study Shows Trudeau Has Room To Tax The Wealthy
As Justin Trudeau prepares to be sworn in as prime minister next
week, a new study says his incoming Liberal majority government has
lots of room to raise taxes on the wealthiest Canadians as pledged.
week, a new study says his incoming Liberal majority government has
lots of room to raise taxes on the wealthiest Canadians as pledged.
A study done by the left-leaning think tank the Canadian Centre
for Policy Alternatives says Trudeau can hike the top marginal
income rate on those earning $200,000 or more and still
leave their tax rates lower than they were 40 years ago.
It notes Canada, on average, has become a low-tax jurisdiction
for the rich compared with the US and there's little evidence that
higher taxes would drive the wealthy out of Canada.
More Health Issues For Former Toronto Mayor
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford says he's dealing with another
health scare -- a tumour is growing on his bladder.
health scare -- a tumour is growing on his bladder.
The tumour was found recently after he'd experienced abdominal
pain, and more tests are being done to determine if the growth is
cancerous.
The city councillor underwent several rounds of chemo and then
surgery in May, to remove a cancerous tumour from his abdomen.
Last month, Ford reported he was cancer-free, but ``not out of
the woods yet.''
North Dakota Researching Hemp Industry
North Dakota's agriculture department is launching a research
program to help determine whether industrial hemp can be a viable
commodity in the state.
Eight years ago, the department issued the nation's first
hemp-growing licenses to two farmers, one of whom was a state
lawmaker.
But efforts to further the industry were hampered by federal drug
law, which doesn't differentiate between marijuana and its cousin,
hemp, which can be used for a variety of products, including rope,
paper, lotion and cooking oil.
A provision in the 2014 federal farm bill changed things,
allowing for universities and state agriculture departments to
research hemp in states that permit its cultivation. North Dakota
State University already has started hemp research at its centre in
Langdon.
The aerobatics squad is based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, but
yesterday, anniversary celebrations were held in Regina.
The precision flying team has performed at more than 2500
airshows.
program to help determine whether industrial hemp can be a viable
commodity in the state.
Eight years ago, the department issued the nation's first
hemp-growing licenses to two farmers, one of whom was a state
lawmaker.
But efforts to further the industry were hampered by federal drug
law, which doesn't differentiate between marijuana and its cousin,
hemp, which can be used for a variety of products, including rope,
paper, lotion and cooking oil.
A provision in the 2014 federal farm bill changed things,
allowing for universities and state agriculture departments to
research hemp in states that permit its cultivation. North Dakota
State University already has started hemp research at its centre in
Langdon.
Milestone For The Snowbirds
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are 45 years old this week!
The aerobatics squad is based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, but
yesterday, anniversary celebrations were held in Regina.
The precision flying team has performed at more than 2500
airshows.
