Weather Causing Problems On Manitoba Highways
A winter storm has given rise to traffic havoc across much of the
Prairies, including an accident near Elie, Man., where an ambulance
rolled over.
Prairies, including an accident near Elie, Man., where an ambulance
rolled over.
One patient and four other occupants were inside the ambulance,
but officials said their injuries weren't serious.
Manitoba RCMP said officers were on scene for multiple collisions
on provincial roads Thursday and the Trans-Canada was closed between
Headingley and Portage la Prairie from about noon to 7 p.m.
Slippery roads and extreme wind gusts were making driving
treacherous across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
In Winnipeg, where as much as 10 cm of snow fell
Thursday morning, two jackknifed semis and a van could be seen in
the ditch.
Marijuana Being Sold In Liquor Stores?
Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger says government liquor stores are
the best place to sell marijuana if and when the federal government
legalizes the drug.
the best place to sell marijuana if and when the federal government
legalizes the drug.
Selinger says Manitoba Liquor Mart outlets have staff that are
well-trained on the potential risks of alcohol, and he suggests they
would be in the same position to provide advice about marijuana.
Liquor is sold in private outlets in some rural Manitoba areas
where there is no government store, and Selinger says he expects
that model could be used for marijuana as well.
Selinger says many of the details have yet to be worked out,
because the federal government will determine how the drug will be
available.
Costs For Government Refugee Plan
The Canadian Press has learned the cost of the Trudeau
government's plan to resettle Syrian refugees is pegged at
$1.2-billion over the next six years.
government's plan to resettle Syrian refugees is pegged at
$1.2-billion over the next six years.
The number is contained in a government document obtained by The
Canadian Press.
The document says $877-million would be needed in this
fiscal year alone.
The government's plan calls for Canada to accept and settle
25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of next month.
France To Hold Ceremony For Terrorist Victims
A national ceremony will be held in Paris next Friday to honour
victims of the terrorist attacks of a week ago today.
victims of the terrorist attacks of a week ago today.
President Francois Hollande will preside over the ceremony, which
will be held in the historic building where Napoleon's tomb lies.
Although the death toll stands at 129, officials warn that might
increase because many of the almost 370 who were wounded are in
critical condition.
