Backlog Of Manitobans Waiting To See Adoption Records
Manitobans who have waited decades for their adoption information
are being forced to wait even longer, a situation the province's
Family Services minister says is unacceptable.
are being forced to wait even longer, a situation the province's
Family Services minister says is unacceptable.
Kerri Irvin-Ross says provincial officials knew there would be a
big demand when the province unsealed 75 years of adoption records
in June, but they underestimated how many people would apply.
The change allows adult adoptees to find out the identities of
their birth parents and vice versa, with both parties having the
opportunity to file a disclosure veto protecting their identities.
Irvin-Ross says two more staff members will be added immediately
to help reduce the backlog.
Zebra Mussels Increasing In Manitoba
The Manitoba government says monitoring has shown a significant
increase in the number of zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg and the Red
River.
A Conservation and Water Stewardship news release says the
province, boaters and the public have been finding significant
numbers of zebra mussels on boats along beaches and on
infrastructure such as swimming buoys, docks and ladders.
The freshwater mussels, which are not native to western Canada,
clog pipes at water treatment plants and can also increase algae
blooms in lakes, which can kill fish and wildlife.
Experts say they pose a serious threat to commercial and
recreational fishing industries.
The French language debate in Montreal comes amid recent polls
suggesting New Democrat support in the province is loosening.
One issue certain to produce a spirited debate is religious
accommodation and the wearing of niqabs during citizenship
ceremonies.
There is broad support in Quebec for the Conservative and Bloc
Quebecois position that women wearing the niqab should be forced to
remove it when swearing the oath.
One witness said the attacker demanded to know students' religion
before shooting them.
A government official who spoke on condition of anonymity
identified the shooter as Chris Harper Mercer.
The gunman died following a shootout with police.
The long-awaited summit in Paris today is being overshadowed by
international concerns about Russia's military intervention in Syria
this week.
A senior French diplomat expressed guarded optimism about the
talks, which are expected to address more autonomy for eastern
regions and withdrawing weapons.
RCMP say about 25,000 people are expected to descend on
Inverness on Saturday.
The town is home to 1300 people.
RCMP Inspector Barry Pitcher says emergency access lanes have
been designated, and a police helicopter will be back in the air
this weekend.
increase in the number of zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg and the Red
River.
A Conservation and Water Stewardship news release says the
province, boaters and the public have been finding significant
numbers of zebra mussels on boats along beaches and on
infrastructure such as swimming buoys, docks and ladders.
The freshwater mussels, which are not native to western Canada,
clog pipes at water treatment plants and can also increase algae
blooms in lakes, which can kill fish and wildlife.
Experts say they pose a serious threat to commercial and
recreational fishing industries.
French Language Debate Tonight
Four federal party leaders square off tonight, in what may be
their last high-profile opportunity to influence Quebec voters.
their last high-profile opportunity to influence Quebec voters.
The French language debate in Montreal comes amid recent polls
suggesting New Democrat support in the province is loosening.
One issue certain to produce a spirited debate is religious
accommodation and the wearing of niqabs during citizenship
ceremonies.
There is broad support in Quebec for the Conservative and Bloc
Quebecois position that women wearing the niqab should be forced to
remove it when swearing the oath.
At Least Nine Dead After Oregon Shooting
A 26-year-old man walked into a writing class at a community
college in rural Oregon on Thursday and opened fire, killing at
least nine people.
college in rural Oregon on Thursday and opened fire, killing at
least nine people.
One witness said the attacker demanded to know students' religion
before shooting them.
A government official who spoke on condition of anonymity
identified the shooter as Chris Harper Mercer.
The gunman died following a shootout with police.
Ukrainian Peace Talks Being Revived
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to meet with the leaders
of Ukraine, France and Germany, in a revived push to bring peace to
eastern Ukraine.
of Ukraine, France and Germany, in a revived push to bring peace to
eastern Ukraine.
The long-awaited summit in Paris today is being overshadowed by
international concerns about Russia's military intervention in Syria
this week.
A senior French diplomat expressed guarded optimism about the
talks, which are expected to address more autonomy for eastern
regions and withdrawing weapons.
"Chase The Ace" Jackpot At $1 Million
A small town in Cape Breton is bracing for thousands of visitors,
as a ``Chase the Ace'' fundraiser draws to a close with a
million-dollar jackpot on the line.
as a ``Chase the Ace'' fundraiser draws to a close with a
million-dollar jackpot on the line.
RCMP say about 25,000 people are expected to descend on
Inverness on Saturday.
The town is home to 1300 people.
RCMP Inspector Barry Pitcher says emergency access lanes have
been designated, and a police helicopter will be back in the air
this weekend.
