Wednesday May 22, 2013

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

  • In much of southern Canada, Victoria Day weekend, known also simply as the May-24 weekend, marks the unofficial early kickoff to summer with provincial parks full of campers. What about here in Northern Manitoba?
  • Same here. We’re off to the cabin with fireworks for Monday night. Summer, here I come
  • 35%
  • Not quite as big a deal in the North. Lakes are still pretty frozen, but we live in hope of summer anyway. Our fingers are crossed
  • 65%
  • Total Votes: 55


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Drug users in Abbotsford, B.C., sue over bylaw that bans clean needle exchange

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Portland, Ore., mayor concedes that residents have rejected water fluoridation

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posted: May 21,2013

New Brunswick discouraging new family doctors from practising: medical residents

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posted: May 21,2013

After a decade of success, global AIDS program looks to the future

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posted: May 21,2013

Skin picking gets status as distinct disorder, should help sufferers access help

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posted: May 20,2013






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