Thumbs UP…to continued diligent testing for H5N1 bird flu on North American farms. Health officials recently found 7 percent of dairy workers tested on farms in two US states had evidence of recent infection even though they didn’t feel sick (this brings the total number of humans infected to 46 ) and 491 herds were reported infected according to agriculture inspectors. CDC has also called for more testing and treatment on farms.
Source: Independent
Thumbs DOWN…to Don Cherry NHL broadcaster Don Cherry who is known for his controversial comments and strong opinions who says he is still standing by his views on poppies five years after being fired for insinuating immigrants do not wear poppies in Canada. He says he still has no regrets.
Source: Now Toronto
Thumbs DOWN…to the $75,000 month office art rental costs that federal government departments and agencies have had for years. Rentals come from the Canadian Council for the arts Art bank. Critics suggest the money could be better spent for Food Banks.
Source: Canadian Taxpayers Association
Thumbs DOWN…to An increasing number of Ontario parents of high needs kids are surrendering their children to the province, because they cannot find the services and supports they need to keep them safe at home.
Source: The Trillium
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