Manitoba And Saskatchewan Top Review On Protecting Caribou
Manitoba and Saskatchewan top a Canadian Parks and Wilderness
Society review of how provinces and territories are protecting
woodland caribou.
Society review of how provinces and territories are protecting
woodland caribou.
Manitoba has created a 900 sq. km protected area, while
Saskatchewan now requires new forest management plans to demonstrate
at least 65 per cent of caribou habitat will be kept undisturbed.
But even with the good news, the society's national director says
Canada's performance this year on caribou recovery has been spotty
at best.
Federal legislation requires provinces to have their protection
strategies and range plans in place by 2017, but the report suggests
only Saskatchewan is on track to meet that deadline.
Bokhari Not Saying How She'll Pay For Promises
Manitoba Liberal Leader Rana Bokhari has hinted her plan to pay
for tens of millions of dollars in promises contains some form of
spending efficiency within existing programs.
for tens of millions of dollars in promises contains some form of
spending efficiency within existing programs.
But in a year-end interview, Bokhari says her financial plan
won't be revealed until later when the time is appropriate for her
party.
Bokhari has made a series of promises in recent months, including
a $25 million annual sales tax rebate for municipalities, and
a phased-in elimination of the payroll tax which brings in $350
million annually.
Bokhari says the Liberal's approach is trying to spend smarter,
proactively, wiser for the future.
Manitoba Farmers Featured In Online Show
A new online reality show will give people across the country a
glimpse into the life of a western Manitoba farmer.
``Crop Kings'' is about five young cousins who have taken over
the their family's 6500 hectare farm south of Brandon.
Crews spent two weeks filming during the 2015 harvest season.
The six short episodes are at discovery.ca.
This evening's world premiere of ``Star Wars; The Force Awakens''
will be held in Los Angeles.
A four-block section of Hollywood Boulevard has been closed to
traffic.
Many top stars will join hundreds of costumed fans at what could
be the largest Hollywood premiere ever.
The movie opens in theatres on Friday.
glimpse into the life of a western Manitoba farmer.
``Crop Kings'' is about five young cousins who have taken over
the their family's 6500 hectare farm south of Brandon.
Crews spent two weeks filming during the 2015 harvest season.
The six short episodes are at discovery.ca.
Star Wars Premiere Tonight In Los Angeles
Tonight is a big night for ``Star Wars'' fans.
This evening's world premiere of ``Star Wars; The Force Awakens''
will be held in Los Angeles.
A four-block section of Hollywood Boulevard has been closed to
traffic.
Many top stars will join hundreds of costumed fans at what could
be the largest Hollywood premiere ever.
The movie opens in theatres on Friday.
