Up to 98% of the pulse crops (beans, peas and lentils) grown in Manitoba are exported. They are marketed to countries in Asia, South America, Central America, Latin America and Europe.
Canadian wheelchair user beaten in Australia
A 35-year-old Canadian who uses a wheelchair has been beaten in Sydney, Australia, and is in hospital in serious condition, according to police reports.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:17:12 EST
Manitoba girl, 6, sexually assaulted
A six-year-old girl from The Pas, Man. was abducted on her way to school Wednesday, taken to a home and sexually assaulted by a teenaged boy, RCMP say.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:15:23 EST
Give disabled cellphones for 911 calls: advocate
A Winnipeg advocate for the disabled said it's about time the government funded prepaid cellphones for all people who use wheelchairs because of the random acts of violence they face.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:58:50 EST
Residents pounded by noise
Construction on Winnipeg's rapid transit system has become a one-way ticket to a headache for nearby residents.
