By Don Pitts, CBC News, May 24, 2016 Is Canada’s Jekyll-and-Hyde economy swerving off the road to recovery? Downturns happen. Everyone knows it. And while there were happy signs earlier this year, now, as Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz prepares his latest release on interest rates tomorrow, there are growing indications that Canada’s Dr. Jekyll economy is showing a little Mr.… Continue reading 5 potential warning signs of a Canadian downturn
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Ex-Nasa man to plant one billion trees a year using drones
By Christopher Hooton, Independent.co.uk, April 7, 2016 The system could be a serious boost for the planet’s forests A drone start-up is going to counter industrial scale deforestation using industrial scale reforestation. BioCarbon Engineering wants to use drones for good, using the technology to seed up to one billion trees a year, all without having to… Continue reading Ex-Nasa man to plant one billion trees a year using drones
Weather Alert for Kindersley
By Environment Canada, May 23, 2016 Weather Advisory in effect for: R.M. of Antelope Park including Loverna and Hoosier R.M. of Biggar including Biggar and Springwater R.M. of Chesterfield including Eatonia and Mantario R.M. of Eye Hill including Macklin Denzil and Evesham R.M. of Grandview including Handel and Kelfield R.M. of Grass Lake including Salvador… Continue reading Weather Alert for Kindersley
Pasture Lease Agreements Provide Security
By Kari Burnett, PAg, Regional Farm Business Management Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Swift Current Leasing private pasture land is a common arrangement in Saskatchewan. Leasing private pasture land is a common arrangement in Saskatchewan. A detailed written lease agreement provides a legal document that sets out the terms of contract between the landlord and the tenant.… Continue reading Pasture Lease Agreements Provide Security
Tile drainage promises, problems
By Robert Arnason, The Western Producer, May 19, 2016 The affect of tile drainage depends on the nature of the cropland and how it is connected to nearby rivers and streams. If tile drains a low spot where water used to remain in the field, it could increase the amount of nutrients leaving the cropland.… Continue reading Tile drainage promises, problems
Super-Sizing Science
By Rebecca Morelle, BBC New, May 23, 2016 China’s Science Revolution China is super-sizing science. From building the biggest experiments the world has ever seen to rolling out the latest medical advances on a massive scale and pushing the boundaries of exploration from the deepest ocean to outer space – China’s scientific ambitions are immense.… Continue reading Super-Sizing Science
Big oil vs. big whale: Will pipeline trump iconic orca?
By Jason Proctor, CBC News, May 21, 2016 ‘Species at risk’ designation could mean unique court challenge for NEB and Trans Mountain project If you don’t live on the West Coast, perhaps it’s hard to appreciate just how poorly approving an oil pipeline at the expense of an endangered population of killer whales might play… Continue reading Big oil vs. big whale: Will pipeline trump iconic orca?
President Clinton? Here's what it could mean for Canada
By Jackie Dunham, CTV News, May 23, 2016 Here is a rundown of what the former first lady and U.S. Secretary of State has said about some key issues affecting America’s northern neighbour. As Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton campaigns for her party’s presidential nomination, CTVNews.ca examines how her views on trade, Keystone XL, climate change… Continue reading President Clinton? Here's what it could mean for Canada
Justin Trudeau in Japan for G7, meeting tomorrow with PM Abe Shinzo
By The Canadian Press, May 23, 2016 Canadian PM will also meet with emperor and empress, as well as leaders in automotive sector Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has landed in Tokyo where he will hold a bilateral visit with Japanese leaders before attending the Group of Seven summit later this week. Trudeau will meet Tuesday with… Continue reading Justin Trudeau in Japan for G7, meeting tomorrow with PM Abe Shinzo
‘This is not a cry for pity’: Non-speaking teen writes profound letter explaining autism
By Carman Chai, Global News, May 22, 2016 He couldn’t speak and he couldn’t respond. For the first 15 years of his life, Gordy Baylinson’s parents thought their son didn’t understand what they were saying to him. He couldn’t speak and he couldn’t respond. For the first 15 years of his life, Gordy Baylinson’s parents… Continue reading ‘This is not a cry for pity’: Non-speaking teen writes profound letter explaining autism