U.S. had to force Canada to beef up meat inspections: union

OTTAWA - The union representing the country's food inspectors says Canada increased its meat-plant inspection schedule only after complaints from the United States.

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March 16, 2010

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University of Winnipeg’s Department of Theatre and Film presents Fragments of Whispers and Secrets

Fragments of Whispers and Secrets is an original performance work generated and constructed by the actors and director. The piece was begun from a broad thematic exploration of war and mental illness and the further ...

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