Aquatic invasive species a threat to Manitoba waters
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Photos by John Drinkwater. Left: S/Sgt. Bob Chabot, Inland Water Transport Coordinator for D division RCMP, presents his talk on Aquatic Invasive Species at the Nov.16 Rotary meeting. Right: Zebra mussels are a prohibited species in Manitoba - dead or alive. However, S/Sgt. Bob Chabot has a special permit to carry samples.
By John Drinkwater
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At the Nov. 16 Neepawa Rotary Club meeting, S/Sgt. Bob Chabot provided an informative talk on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Still technically in charge of Spruce Plains Detachment, Chabot is presently Inland Water Transport Coordinator for D division RCMP.
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Natural Health Products to undergo new regulations
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By Miranda Leybourne
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Big changes are in the works for how Health Canada regulates self-care products, including cosmetics, natural health products (NHPs) and non-prescription drugs.
The federal government plans to develop new policies and proposals related to the Regulatory Transparency and Openness Framework (RTOF), which includes all the regulations and rules that companies must follow to sell products in this country.
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Right in the centre - Maybe there is a chance
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By Ken Waddell
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The Manitoba government’s speech from the throne highlights priorities within three thematic areas – Fixing Our Finances, Repairing Our Services and Rebuilding Our Economy. At first glance, the themes should strike a common chord with most Manitobans.
Foundation’s Jail N Bail a success
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Photos by Tony Eu. Left: Brent Hunter spent some time behind bars in support of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. Right: “Judge” Ivan Traill tried to keep “prisoner” Jean Forsman from making an escape.
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On Friday, Nov. 18, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation held their first ever Jail N Bail fundraiser with six volunteer “prisoners”.