Riding Mountain National Park - Zebra Mussels
Riding Mountain National Park could have some new occupants if not taken care of properly.
Zebra Mussels were first detected in Lake Winnipeg back in 2013 and the spread of these aquatic invasive species (AIS) is one of national concern.
Project Manager for the Conservation Restoration Project for Clear Lake, Bob Reside says although Riding Mountain National Park does not have a zebra mussel concern currently, things could change fast. Reside added, "Unfortunately Riding Mountain National Park has the perfect conditions for them to thrive."
The Aquatic Invasive Species Inspection Prevention Programs at RMNP are currently running mandatory watercraft inspections to stop the spread of zebra mussels.
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Winnipeg Fatal Fire
Winnipeg police are now classifying a house fire that killed two people and injured several others as a homicide.
A 51 year-old woman and a 61 year-old man were found dead in the blaze at a three-storey rooming house in the north-end Point Douglas neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Fire officials say the house was engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived.
Several hours earlier, a 56-year-old man was pulled from the charred wreckage when another north-end home erupted in flames but that fire appears to have been the result of a cooking accident.
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Manitoba CPP Overhaul
Manitoba's government has agreed to give its seal of approval to a plan to overhaul the Canada Pension Plan.
Last month, Premier Brian Pallister had initially refused to sign an agreement in principal to boost the national pension plan.
All other provinces, except Quebec, have signed the agreement.
In a statement released yesterday, Pallister said the federal government agreed to do more research on recommended changes.
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Canadian Internal Trade
Canada's internal trade ministers were short on details after reaching an agreement yesterday on inter-provincial trade.
The ministers told a Toronto news conference they wouldn't talk specifics because the premiers have yet to give the accord their final approval.
However, they do say the agreement will open up procurement markets and reduce regulatory burdens for business. They added more discussion is needed on rules governing the flow of alcohol across the country.
