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Protecting Rights and Seeking Justice: Dog Bite Claims and Cross-Border Injuries in Manitoba

In the picturesque landscapes of Manitoba, where the beauty of nature often takes center stage, unfortunate incidents such as cross-border accidents and injuries can disrupt the tranquility. Whether it's a motor vehicle collision, a slip and fall accident, or a dog bite incident, navigating the legal ramifications of such cross-border mishaps requires a nuanced understanding of provincial and interprovincial laws.

Cross-border accidents in Manitoba present a unique set of challenges for victims seeking recourse for their injuries. With the province sharing borders with Ontario, Saskatchewan, and the United States, incidents involving individuals from different jurisdictions can complicate matters pertaining to liability, insurance claims, and legal jurisdiction.

Motor vehicle accidents, for instance, are not bound by geographical borders. A collision involving vehicles registered in different provinces or countries can lead to complexities in determining fault and seeking compensation. In such cases, the expertise of motor vehicle accident attorneys in Manitoba becomes invaluable. These legal professionals specialize in navigating the intricacies of cross-border accident claims, ensuring that victims receive the compensation they rightfully deserve.

Similarly, slip and fall accidents, whether they occur in Manitoba or involve individuals from neighboring provinces or states, require careful legal consideration. Property owners owe a duty of care to visitors regardless of their residency status or origin. Cross-border slip and fall injury claim lawyers in Manitoba possess the expertise to assess liability, gather evidence, and advocate for the rights of injured individuals, regardless of where the incident occurred.

Dog bite incidents, too, can transcend borders, particularly in regions where communities intermingle freely. In Manitoba, where outdoor activities are a way of life, encounters with unfamiliar dogs can result in serious injuries. Dog bite lawyers and attorneys in Manitoba specialize in handling dog bite claims, providing legal representation to victims seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering resulting from such incidents.

Victims of dog bites in Manitoba can rely on the expertise of dog bite injury lawyers and personal injury attorneys who understand the complexities of dog bite claims in both provincial and cross-border contexts. These legal professionals work diligently to protect the rights of their clients and ensure that they receive fair compensation for their damages.

It's essential for individuals involved in dog bite incidents in Manitoba to seek legal counsel promptly. By engaging experienced dog bite claim lawyers in Manitoba, victims can navigate the legal process with confidence, knowing that their rights are protected under the law.

In conclusion, cross-border accidents and injuries in Manitoba necessitate a thorough understanding of both provincial and interprovincial legal frameworks. Whether it's a motor vehicle collision, a slip and fall incident, or a dog bite attack, seeking timely legal representation is crucial for ensuring that victims receive fair compensation for their damages. With the assistance of knowledgeable and experienced legal professionals, individuals can navigate the complexities of cross-border claims with confidence and achieve a favorable outcome.

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Winnipeg Tribune, June 6th, 1934

Today marks the 90th anniversary of the Battle at Old Market Square; on the evening of June 5th, 1934, 75 to 100 members of the Canadian Nationalist Party, a fascist, antisemitic group gathered to hold a rally, only to be confronted by a group of about 500 anti-fascist protestors. The protestors reportedly sang The Internationale and attacked, ripping down boards to use as weapons and hurling flower pots from the market stalls; the Fascists had brought billy clubs with them, but they were outnumbered 5 to 1.

At least 20 people were reported injured, with four people being admitted to hospital; nine men were arrested, seven of whom were members of the Canadian Nationalist Party, the other two reportedly Communists.

After the Battle at Old Market Square, "no fascist group in the city would ever find itself in a position to mount such public campaigns of discrimination". In fact, possibly the Canadian Nationalist Party’s biggest mark on history is that their vile hatred and propaganda helped spur on the passing of the Manitoba Defamation Act, the first group libel law in Canada and the beginning of Canada’s hate speech laws.

So, 90 years after the Battle at Old Market Square, a toast to those 500 protesters, who took a stand against Nazis and fascists, and made a difference in their city

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At least 15 people are dead and 10 injured in a "mass casualty collision" that occurred Thursday on a highway in Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.

The crash happened on the Trans-Canada Highway between a semi-trailer truck and a bus near the town of Carberry in southwestern Manitoba, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The collision occurred around 11:40 a.m. local time. The semi-trailer was traveling eastbound on Highway 1 when it struck the bus, which was traveling southbound on Highway 5, as the bus crossed the eastbound lanes, police said.

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Handle Injuries Abroad with Our Expert Cross Border Lawyers & Claim Services in Manitoba

In today's interconnected world, travel between countries has become more common, leading to an increase in cross-border incidents, including personal injuries. When a Canadian is injured in Manitoba, navigating the legal landscape can be daunting. Our expert cross-border lawyers in Manitoba are here to help, providing specialized services to handle your injury claims effectively.

Expertise in Cross-Border Personal Injury

Our cross-border lawyers in Manitoba have extensive experience in dealing with personal injury cases that span different legal jurisdictions. Whether it's a traffic accident or a workplace injury, our team is well-versed in the complexities of cross-border personal injury claims. We understand that being injured abroad adds layers of legal and logistical challenges, and we are equipped to handle these with expertise and efficiency.

Specialized Services for Cross-Border Claims

When dealing with cross-border personal injury cases, it’s crucial to have a team that understands the intricacies of international law. Our cross-border claim solicitors in Manitoba offer comprehensive services, ensuring that all aspects of your case are covered. From gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance companies, our solicitors work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for you.

Navigating Personal Injury Lawsuits

Filing a personal injury lawsuit in Manitoba can be complex, especially for Canadians injured in Manitoba. Our team of Canadian personal injury lawyers in Manitoba is dedicated to making the process as smooth as possible. We guide you through every step, from filing the initial claim to representing you in court if necessary. Our lawyers are skilled negotiators and litigators, committed to achieving the justice and compensation you deserve.

Expertise in Traffic Accidents

Cross-border traffic accidents can be particularly challenging due to differing traffic laws and insurance regulations. Our cross-border traffic accident attorneys in Manitoba are experts in handling such cases. We understand the unique challenges posed by cross-border motor vehicle accidents and have a proven track record of successfully representing clients in these situations.

Comprehensive Legal Support

In the event of a personal injury across the border in Manitoba, having a reliable legal team is essential. Our international personal injury lawyers in Manitoba provide comprehensive support, ensuring that all legal avenues are explored. We work closely with medical professionals, accident reconstruction experts, and other specialists to build a strong case on your behalf.

Personalized Approach

Every personal injury case is unique, and our approach reflects this. We offer personalized legal services tailored to your specific needs and circumstances. Our cross-border traffic accidents lawyers in Manitoba take the time to understand your situation and develop a strategy that maximizes your chances of a successful outcome.

Why Choose Us?

Choosing the right legal representation can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Our cross-border motor vehicle accident attorneys in Manitoba are renowned for their expertise, dedication, and success in handling complex cross-border injury claims. We are committed to providing compassionate and effective legal services, ensuring that you receive the compensation and justice you deserve.

Contact Us Today

If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury across the border in Manitoba, don't hesitate to contact our team of expert cross-border lawyers and claim solicitors. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and explore your legal options. Let us help you navigate the complexities of cross-border personal injury claims and secure the compensation you need to recover and move forward.

In conclusion, handling injuries abroad requires specialized legal expertise and a deep understanding of cross-border regulations. Our team of cross-border lawyers in Manitoba is here to provide the support and representation you need. Trust us to handle your personal injury case with the professionalism and dedication it deserves.

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École Polytechnique: Global Fight Against Gender-based Violence

  Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: “On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we remember the 14 young women who were senselessly murdered and the 13 others who were injured at the École Polytechnique de Montréal. Today, we pay tribute to their lives that were tragically cut short simply because they were women, and we reaffirm our commitment to eliminate gender-based violence. “As we remember the victims of this hateful, cowardly act, we are also reminded that, for many women, girls, and gender-diverse people in Canada and around the world, the violent misogyny that led to this tragedy still exists. The risk of violence is even higher for Indigenous women and girls, racialized women, women living in rural and remote areas, people in 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and women with disabilities. That is why we have and continue to strengthen our laws and ensure supports for victims and survivors of gender-based violence. “Through the Gender-Based Violence Strategy, we are delivering crucial community-based and trauma-informed support for victims, survivors, and their families. Last year, we launched the It’s Not Just campaign to help young people recognize, build awareness of, and end gender-based violence. “We are also working with provinces and territories across Canada to implement the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence – which sets a framework to have a Canada free of gender-based violence, with supports for victims, survivors, and their families. We have already announced bilateral agreements with Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, the Yukon, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick – ensuring supports are readily available and accessible across the country. There is also more work to do to put an end to the ongoing tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. We will continue to work in partnership with Indigenous families, Survivors, leaders, and partners, as well as with provinces and territories, to implement the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People National Action Plan and the Federal Pathway to make our communities safer. “We are also taking transformative action to strengthen gun control measures and address the alarming role of firearms in domestic and gender-based violence. We banned over 1,500 models of assault-style firearms and their variants, including the weapon used at the École Polytechnique. We implemented a national handgun freeze, restricting the sale, purchase, and transfer of handguns, and through Bill C-21, we can implement some of the strongest measures in Canadian history to tackle gun violence and keep our communities safe. “As we mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, I encourage Canadians to honour the victims and survivors of the École Polytechnique massacre. You can wear a white ribbon, attend a vigil in your community, or observe a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. Together, we can and must put an end to gender-based violence and build a safer, more inclusive future, where everyone can reach their full potential.”   Sources: THX News & The Canadian Government. Read the full article

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NEW YORK RANGERS PRE SEASON CONTINUES

By: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT - The New York Rangers' pre-season game with the New York Islanders was canceled for Friday night and moved to Saturday, after serious flooding in NYC and on Long Island. The Rangers made roster moves sending five players - Karl Henriksson, Nicolas Brouillard, Ryder Korczak, Bobby Trivigno, and D Blake Hillman - to the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack. Hillman was released from his PTO. Adam Clendening was also released from his training camp PTO. The Rangers must get down to the CBA-mandated 23 roster players before the regular season starts. On Thursday night, the Rangers and New Jersey Devils hooked up at MSG. The Devils defeated the Rangers 3-2. The Blueshirts received very strong performances from Will Cullye, and Brennan Othmann, who both made a strong case to make the Rangers roster, and from Jonny Brodzinski for a fourth-line spot. Cullye was strong with robust, effective, physical contact and several quality shots on goal. He had a couple of quality scoring chances but was unable to put one in the net. Othmann brought the Rangers within a goal at 3-2 with 32.4 seconds left in the contest with a quick decision on a broken play (a broken stick on a right point slapper). He showed a quick release on the shot. In the first period, he picked off a Devils outlet pass and turned it into a solid scoring chance. Then in a mini-scrum in front of the Rangers' bench on a line change, he got into a tussle with the Devils' Tyce Thompson (Milford). Goalie Talyn Boyko was reassigned to Hartford on Monday. Tyler Savard, 20, is the son of Wolf Pack great, and former Ranger, and the current assistant for the Calgary Flames, Marc Savard, was picked up by the Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) from the Barrie Colts as one of their three overage players. Barrie had too many over-agers and released him. The OHL regular season begins this weekend for Savard, an undrafted left winger, who was in Ottawa’s NHL camp as an invite. Alex Pelletier (Granby/Avon Old Farms/Yale Jr. Bulldogs) commits to Cornell University (ECACHL). Ex-Pack goalie Keith Kinkaid was injured in the Devils pre-season opener in Montreal.- Former Whaler Kelly Chase has two sons in hockey.  Luke Chase leaves the Canmore Eagles (AJHL) and heads to Nipawin Hawks (SJHL). His brother Ben Chase plays college club hockey with the Arizona State Sun Devils (ACHA Division-1). His nephew, Greg Chase, is an ex-Pack who's now a pro scout with the  Philadelphia Flyers. Kyle Beach is an assistant coach at Trinity Western University  (CWUAA) (Langley, BC). The head coach is ex-Bridgeport Sound Tiger Ben Walter. Several ex-Packs play in the Canadian Senior League hockey. Among them is Steve MacIntyre from the 2004-05 season. He's with the Wetaskiwin (AB) Longhorns (NCHL), and the North Central (Alberta) Hockey League. In the same league is Matt Stefanishion (just 15 Pack games to his credit from 2008-09) who's with the Devon Barons. Garett Bembridge is with the Kenaston Blizzards Saskatchewan Valley Hockey League. Joey Leach is with the Wadena (SK) Wildcats of the Long Lake Hockey League. Also in that league is Dawson Leedahl with the Leroy Braves. In the Tigers Hills Hockey League in Manitoba is Shayne Wiebe with the Rivers Jets. Now head coaching out East in the Quebec Collegiate Hockey League Division-2 is Francis Lemieux at Vieux-Montreal. Brett Legget, who was an emergency goalie for one game and was ex-Pack’s Jeremy Williams brother-in-law is with Dundas (ON) Real McCoy’s of the Allan Cup Hockey League. Eric Selleck and Kris Newbury are both with the Gananoque Islanders of the Eastern Ontario Senior Hockey League. HARTFORD WOLF PACK HOME Read the full article

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News from Vancouver Island, BC and beyond, 19 June.

Stephen Ewing, a Port Alberney man who was previously sentenced to 16 years in prison for sexual assault, pleaded guilty to new charges of sexual assault with bodily harm and strangulation.

2. The Cameron Bluffs Wildfire near Port Alberni, which has burned 229 hectares of forest, is now under control and suppression efforts have decreased fire behavior.

Highway 4, the only paved road connecting the Island’s west coast communities, is expected to remain closed until at least June 24, and a four-hour long detour route along logging roads remains the only way to reach the west coast.

Helijet is offering a daily round-trip helicopter flight between Nanaimo and Port Alberni starting Monday to circumvent the tricky detour, with a one-way fare costing $175 and booking must be done by calling the airline.

3. The Donnie Creek wildfire in northeastern British Columbia has become the largest individual fire ever recorded in the province's history.

The fire is still out of control and has resulted in evacuation orders for a sparsely populated region primarily used by the forestry and oil and gas industries.

The intensification of wildfire seasons in recent years has been linked to human-caused climate change.

4. BC Health-care unions say new whistleblower protections announced by Adrian Dix for British Columbia won't create conditions for staff to speak freely about the system.

Health-care workers must go through communications departments before speaking publicly or to the press, leading to concerns about narrative control and muzzling.

The new whistleblower protections are welcome, but concerns remain about the complexity of the reporting process and the need to extend protections to workers in private or long-term care facilities.

5. Six of the 10 seniors injured in a bus crash near Carberry, Manitoba, remain in critical condition.

The Canadian Red Cross is providing mobile medical units to displaced people in central Ukraine affected by the war with Russia.

The governments of Ontario and Canada have proposed a $10-billion settlement with the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund over unpaid annuities for using their lands.

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At least 15 dead in bus crash in central Canada

At least 15 people were killed after a minibus carrying elderly people on their way to the casino crashed into an articulated lorry in central Canada’s Manitoba province on Thursday. Ten other people were injured and hospitalised, some of whom are in a critical condition. Canadian police said on Twitter that officers were responding to a “mass casualty collision” near the town of Carberry, west…

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421 – Emperor Theodosius II marries Aelia Eudocia at Constantinople (Byzantine Empire). 879 – Pope John VIII recognizes the Duchy of Croatia under Duke Branimir as an independent state. 1002 – Henry II, a cousin of Emperor Otto III, is elected and crowned King of Germany. 1099 – First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins. 1420 – Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patria del Friuli. 1494 – Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas which divides the New World between the two countries. 1628 – The Petition of Right, a major English constitutional document, is granted the Royal Assent by Charles I and becomes law. 1654 – Louis XIV is crowned King of France. 1692 – Port Royal, Jamaica, is hit by a catastrophic earthquake; in just three minutes, 1,600 people are killed and 3,000 are seriously injured. 1776 – Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress. The motion is seconded by John Adams and will lead to the United States Declaration of Independence. 1788 – French Revolution: Day of the Tiles: Civilians in Grenoble toss roof tiles and various objects down upon royal troops. 1800 – David Thompson reaches the mouth of the Saskatchewan River in Manitoba. 1810 – The newspaper Gazeta de Buenos Ayres is first published in Argentina. 1832 – The Great Reform Act of England and Wales receives royal assent. 1832 – Asian cholera reaches Quebec, brought by Irish immigrants, and kills about 6,000 people in Lower Canada. 1862 – The United States and the United Kingdom agree in the Lyons–Seward Treaty to suppress the African slave trade. 1866 – One thousand eight hundred Fenian raiders are repelled back to the United States after looting and plundering the Saint-Armand and Frelighsburg areas of Canada East. 1880 – War of the Pacific: The Battle of Arica, the assault and capture of Morro de Arica (Arica Cape), ends the Campaña del Desierto (Desert Campaign). 1892 – Homer Plessy is arrested for refusing to leave his seat in the "whites-only" car of a train; he lost the resulting court case, Plessy v. Ferguson. 1899 – American Temperance crusader Carrie Nation begins her campaign of vandalizing alcohol-serving establishments by destroying the inventory in a saloon in Kiowa, Kansas. 1905 – Norway's parliament dissolves its union with Sweden. The vote was confirmed by a national plebiscite on August 13 of that year. 1906 – Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania is launched from the John Brown Shipyard, Glasgow (Clydebank), Scotland. 1917 – World War I: Battle of Messines: Allied soldiers detonate a series of mines underneath German trenches at Messines Ridge, killing 10,000 German troops. 1919 – Sette Giugno: Nationalist riots break out in Valletta, the capital of Malta. British soldiers fire into the crowd, killing four people. 1929 – The Lateran Treaty is ratified, bringing Vatican City into existence. 1938 – The Douglas DC-4E makes its first test flight. 1938 – Second Sino-Japanese War: The Chinese Nationalist government creates the 1938 Yellow River flood to halt Japanese forces. Five hundred thousand to nine hundred thousand civilians are killed. 1940 – King Haakon VII, Crown Prince Olav and the Norwegian government leave Tromsø and go into exile in London. They return exactly five years later. 1942 – World War II: The Battle of Midway ends in American victory. 1942 – World War II: Aleutian Islands Campaign: Imperial Japanese soldiers begin occupying the American islands of Attu and Kiska, in the Aleutian Islands off Alaska. 1944 – World War II: The steamer Danae, carrying 350 Cretan Jews and 250 Cretan partisans, is sunk without survivors off the shore of Santorini. 1944 – World War II: Battle of Normandy: At Ardenne Abbey, members of the SS Division Hitlerjugend massacre 23 Canadian prisoners of war. 1945 – King Haakon VII of Norway returns from exactly five years in exile during World War II. 1946 – The United Kingdom's BBC returns to broadcasting its television service, which has been off air for seven years because of World War II. 1948 – Anti-Jewish riots in Oujda and Jerada take place. 1948 – Edvard Beneš resigns as President of Czechoslovakia rather than signing the Ninth-of-May Constitution, making his nation a Communist state. 1955 – Lux Radio Theatre signs off the air permanently. The show launched in New York in 1934, and featured radio adaptations of Broadway shows and popular films. 1962 – The Organisation Armée Secrète (OAS) sets fire to the University of Algiers library building, destroying about 500,000 books. 1965 – The Supreme Court of the United States hands down its decision in Griswold v. Connecticut, prohibiting the states from criminalizing the use of contraception by married couples. 1967 – Six-Day War: Israeli soldiers enter Jerusalem. 1971 – The United States Supreme Court overturns the conviction of Paul Cohen for disturbing the peace, setting the precedent that vulgar writing is protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. 1971 – The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Division of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service raids the home of Ken Ballew for illegal possession of hand grenades. 1971 – Allegheny Airlines Flight 485 crashes on approach to Tweed New Haven Airport in New Haven, Connecticut, killing 28 of 31 aboard. 1975 – Sony launches Betamax, the first videocassette recorder format. 1977 – Five hundred million people watch the high day of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II begin on television. 1981 – The Israeli Air Force destroys Iraq's Osiraq nuclear reactor during Operation Opera. 1982 – Priscilla Presley opens Graceland to the public; the bathroom where Elvis Presley died five years earlier is kept off-limits. 1989 – Surinam Airways Flight 764 crashes on approach to Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport in Suriname because of pilot error, killing 176 of 187 aboard. 1991 – Mount Pinatubo erupts, generating an ash column 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) high. 2000 – The United Nations defines the Blue Line as the border between Israel and Lebanon. 2017 – A Myanmar Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 crashes into the Andaman Sea near Dawei, Myanmar, killing all 122 aboard.

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Civil Unrest Brief: National Summary  A Christian man was detained and faces criminal charges for preaching and reading the Bible outside of the Calgary Public Library in Canada. Officials advised he violated a new municipal law that prohibits "protests" within 100 meters of a public library. The outdoor preaching was labeled as intimidation and a protest since there was a "drag story time hour" occurring inside the library at the time he preached. The man is the son of a Canadian pastor who was imprisoned for holding an "illegal public gathering" du...(CLASSIFIED) In Manitoba, Canada; 60+ activists opposed to mandated COVID-19 vaccines plastered the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) building with flyers of biographies of Canadian citizens who were injured or killed allegedly by the vaccines. Thi...(CLASSIFIED) In Utah, a Senator's home was vandalized with pro-trans graffiti after he sponsored a bill (SB16) banning child sex changes, a bill later signed into law that banned medical sex changes for minors, reports local news. The vandals s...(CLASSIFIED) In California, anti-child-grooming activists associated with "Right Now Views" disrupted a "Drag Queen Story Hour" at the Martin Pollard Branch of the Sherman Oaks Public Library opposing men dressed as women reading stories to minors. Officials with the libr...(CLASSIFIED) Activists associated with "Protect Texas Kids" and "New Columbia Movement" (anti-child-grooming groups) protested outside Fort Brewery and Pizza in Fort Worth, TX. Counter-protestors associated with Black Lives Matter, Antifa, and the Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club disrupted and assaulted protestors. Protect Texas Kids sought to "expose kid-friendly drag shows, child transitions, and leftist indoctrination in the state of Texas" while the BLM, Antifa, and JBGC sought to support children's a...(CLASSIFIED) CONTINUED IN COMMENTS 》See full brief at www.graymanbriefing.com

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Cross-Border Accidents in Manitoba: Navigating Legal Complexities and Seeking Compensation

Accidents can be distressing events, especially when they occur across borders, adding layers of complexity to an already challenging situation. Manitoba, with its proximity to other provinces and the United States, frequently encounters cross-border accidents, leading to various legal issues and considerations.

Understanding Cross-Border Accidents in Manitoba

Manitoba, nestled in the heart of Canada, shares borders with Ontario, Saskatchewan, and the United States. This geographical position means that residents and visitors alike may find themselves involved in cross-border accidents, which can include motor vehicle collisions, slip and fall incidents, dog bites, and more. When such accidents occur, navigating the legal landscape becomes crucial, particularly in pursuing compensation for injuries sustained.

Challenges Faced

One of the primary challenges in cross-border accident cases in Manitoba lies in understanding and reconciling the different legal systems and insurance regulations governing each jurisdiction involved. Whether it's a Canadian resident injured in Manitoba or an international visitor facing an accident, determining applicable laws and jurisdictional issues can be daunting.

Seeking Legal Assistance

In the aftermath of cross-border accident claims in Manitoba, consulting with experienced personal injury lawyers specializing in cross-border cases becomes imperative. These legal professionals possess the knowledge and expertise to navigate the intricacies of multiple legal systems and assist clients in pursuing rightful compensation.

Role of Cross-Border Injury Law Firms

Cross-border injury law firms in Manitoba play a crucial role in advocating for clients affected by cross-border accidents. These firms understand the nuances of cross-border claims and can provide personalized legal representation tailored to individual circumstances.

Types of Cross-Border Accidents

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Cross-border motor vehicle accidents are among the most common types of incidents encountered in Manitoba. Whether it's a collision involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, or other vehicles, the implications can be significant, necessitating prompt legal action to safeguard one's rights.

Slip and Fall Incidents

Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere, including across borders. In Manitoba, individuals who sustain injuries due to slip and fall incidents may be entitled to compensation, but pursuing such claims across jurisdictions requires specialized legal knowledge.

Dog Bites

Dog bite incidents can result in serious injuries, both physical and emotional. When such incidents occur across borders, understanding liability laws and pursuing compensation becomes paramount.

Conclusion

Cross-border accidents claim lawyers in Manitoba present unique challenges that require careful navigation and legal expertise. From understanding jurisdictional issues to advocating for clients' rights, cross-border injury law firms play a vital role in helping individuals secure the compensation they deserve. If you or someone you know has been involved in a cross-border accident in Manitoba, seeking the guidance of experienced legal professionals is essential to achieving a favorable outcome. Remember, you don't have to navigate these complexities alone.

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“Officers Involved Shooting, Rumor,” Owen Sound Sun-Times. November 3, 1932. Page 1. ---- (Canadian Press Despatch) WINNIPEG, Nov. 3 — Definite statement on a shooting allegedly involving two officers at Tuxedo Military Barracks here which is reported to have occurred last Tuesday may be forthcoming today according to Lieutenant Col. R. Field, officer commanding the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Manitoba. 

Asked to a statement to put an end to rumors which had been in circulation, Brig.-Gen. T. V. Anderson, officer commanding military district No. 16, replied 'My instructions are to leave the whole matter to the police and say nothing.’

Attorney-General W. J. Major said no complaint had been made to his department. Until one was laid, any investigation would be in the hands of the military. 

Nature of the altercation said to have taken place and whether not either man was injured have not been disclosed.

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A massive manhunt is underway for two men suspected of mass stabbings that left at least 10 people dead and around 15 wounded in Canada.

Police are hunting for Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson after the pair were named as suspects following a series of attacks across the James Smith Cree Nation, a remote indigenous community, and the nearby village of Weldon in Saskatchewan in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The attacks began shortly before 5:40 a.m., police said, as emergency call center workers began receiving calls for help across 13 locations. James Smith Cree Nation has around 2,400 residents, while Weldon has 200.

A state of emergency was declared in the James Smith Cree Nation, and tens of thousands of people were warned to stay inside by a "dangerous person alert" sent to every cell phone in the provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta, which read: "Do not leave a secure location. Use caution allowing others into your residence. DO NOT APPROACH suspicious persons. Do not pick up hitch hikers."

Rhonda Blackmore, Commanding Officer for Saskatchewan RCMP, said some people may have been targeted, while others are believed to have been "attacked randomly." Police have not speculated on a motive for the stabbings.

At a press briefing on Sunday evening, police said there may be further injured victims of whom they were currently unaware.

No victims have been publicly identified by authorities.

Local media reports have named some of the victims after their loved ones spoke publicly. Weldon widower Wes Petterson, 77, was a "good, kind hearted man," his friend Ruby Works told the Associated Press. Mother-of-two Lana Head and her unnamed male partner are also dead, her ex-partner told the APTN news network.

Local reporter Logan Stein told the BBC that the alleged knifemen appeared to have gone door-to-door attacking residents.

Newsweek has reached out to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for further information. More details about the crime, the suspects, and the victims are expected to be released later on Monday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described the atrocity as "heartbreaking" and added: "I am shocked and devastated by the horrific attacks today. Those responsible for today's abhorrent attacks must be fully brought to justice."

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, which represents First Nations groups in Saskatchewan, released a statement saying: "Our hearts break for all those impacted."

Who Are Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson?

Authorities have not yet revealed the nature of the relationship between Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson, who share a surname. Nor have they revealed many details about the pair.

Damien Sanderson is 31. He was described by police as 5ft 7in tall and weighing 155lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.

Myles Sanderson is 30. He was described as 6ft 1in tall and weighing 240lbs, with brown hair and eyes.

It was thought they may have been travelling together in a black Nissan Rogue with SK license plate 119 MPI. They were last sighted by members of the public early on Sunday afternoon in Regina.

Members of the public have been warned not to approach the men if they see them, but instead to seek safety immediately and call 911.

In April 2020, a 51-year-old gunman apparently impersonating a Mountie killed 16 people in Nova Scotia in a 12-hour period before he was shot by police. It remains Canada's worst mass shooting.

The incident helped push the murder rate in Canada that year to its highest level since 2005, according to Statistics Canada, at 1.95 murders per 100,000 people. According to FBI data, the murder rate in the U.S. in 2020 was around 6.5 homicides per 100,000 people.

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#53?

(here you go, this took way too long to write and I don't like it much but oh well)

53, There are worse ways to die

November 11th 1917 passchendaele.

“There are worse ways to die.”

Matthew wished that he had stayed dead. The dark abyss swallowed your conscience, wrapped you in a blanket of nothing. Nothing to think about or feel, no pain. A chance to actually rest instead of fleeting moments when both sides were holding their breath. He should try and die more. He could escape the disappointed look Father was most definitely giving him right now; how embarrassing.

“Private, are you listing to me?”

The accent that usually brought comfort brought dread. It was muffled and sounded so far away yet right beside him from a shell that had gone off near him. And the mud, God, he hoped it was mud this time packed into crevices of his inner ear he wouldn’t know existed if it wasn’t for his boys;(1) and not a concoction of rotting flesh and blood of children. Whatever it was, he needed it out.

"If you can't look me in the eyes or acknowledge me, at least tell me how long I wasted looking for you."

"Lost count at five." Gunk and mire fell from the boy's mouth as he dislodged his throat to speak. It coated every inch of his esophagus, and he wasn't sure if the blood that pooled in his lungs was his own or someone else's he was lucky enough to partake in.

"Five-, dear lord boy, last time Jack heard of you was almost two weeks ago. I have been digging for three days." Matthew hadn't the strength to open his eyes, but he could hear the waver in the man's voice. "Look at me when your superiors are talking to you."

He expected it to be blinding like it usually was when one was resurrected. The sun having no mercy for those who are dead or those who should be. Matthew wondered if the sun had died too. Why would it stay if the world which it kept alive was killing itself? If it came, nothing would be living at the end of the war. Arthur looked like he had been crying. Eyes red and watery, but that could just be a lack of sleep. He never slept enough for Matthews liking. A pinch of annoyance at his caretaker clouded his thoughts. Three days were spent looking for him when England should have been sleeping. Why on earth would he spend three days digging for a useless dominion when he could have been gathering strength. Cursing himself, Matthew rolled onto his side to throw up more bloody mud. If only he tried harder to hold on to the duckboards, father wouldn't have bloodshot eyes.

"Jack?"

The British man was now kneeling beside the Canadian, supporting him into a seated position and pounded on the boy's back, encouraging coughing. Arthur reminisced when he would do this with a much smaller and helpless colony after Canada would tumble into a river or lake. Sitting on uneven planks of wood, soaked and shivering, coughing up dirt, he was a pitiful sight. But it was still the same colony, just taller now and not so helpless.

"The lad's alright. Managed to convince the nurses to keep his rat."

"His rat?"

"James did not write anything else regarding the matter." (2)

Satisfied that his younger siblings seemed okay enough, he opted to stay quiet. Quiet, it was quiet. For the first time, Matthew took in his surroundings. The fields looked the same, still Sludge and grime waiting to swallow up anything that came in its path. It was hungry, starving and ate everything like it was the only thing that could bring back the grass and crops. Mines, shells, shoes, people, the same boards that kept the people out of the mud. There was no escaping it. In the chaos that was war, Canada was focused on his people, his boys. Thomas, a fourteen-year-old boy from Manitoba, was injured and starving. Thomas didn't tell anyone that he was hungry, but Matthew knew. It was a curse, being able to look at your citizen and know that they had two sisters, a mother who missed him and that he had not eaten in four days because he was so anxious. Canada got out his rations and sat the boy down, giving him some corned beef; he reached for his canteen and fell. The fields of Belgium were ruthless, and Matthew was tired. Thomas was brave and tried so hard to pull his nation back up out of the mud. It was no use. Matthew was stuck in the ground, drowned by the next bugle sound.

"It was."

Arthur turned and gave him a tired look.

"It was the worst way to die."

"Let's get some food into you." England clapped Canada's back, pulling him up, then took his shovel. "You're too dramatic for your own good."

"No, I-" Matthew stumbled, taking his first step in days. Mud squelched between his toes. It was the same consistency as the mucus in his lungs. Biting back frustrated tears, he took two more steps before falling to his knees. He wished he could die from embarrassment. Here he was, The empire's most trusted spearhead, and he couldn't even walk two steps. It was utterly pathetic and unacceptable. The whereabouts of his rifle were even unknown. Don't cry, don't cry; it's not helpful; why would anyone want the help of someone who cried all the time. Don't cry, don't fucking cry.

"Private, look at me." (3)

He couldn't. The shame was too much and the world too loud; why weren't they being shot at? Where were his boys?

"Private Williams"

He abandoned them, oh no. the one thing he always strived not to do; he knew what it was like to be abandoned now he did it to his boys.

"Matthew Williams, I am talking to you."

Thomas, that poor kid, He had to witness his nation die, and oh, he tried, that boy did all he could, but it didn't matter. Matthew felt sick. How could he let that happen to Thomas? The boy didn't know that Matthew was his nation; of course not. But they always felt drawn to their presence. How could Canada torment that poor boy's soul like that?

"Breath, lad, there you go. Everything is alright. You've been dead for a while I take it." Arthur pulled the dominion closer to him and offered his rum ration. Everything wasn't okay, but there was no way England could get Canada back to headquarters to make it as okay as it could be if he was like this.

"Dad?" The soft voice made Arthur's breath catch in his throat. That was the voice of a child who was too good at war for his own good. The child who quietly stayed by his side and never complained. The child who is so fiercely loyal it was suffocating. It was the voice of his child who was born into a world of war. He shouldn't be here; he should be in that god damn cold land of his writing letters to his siblings. What a Horrible world they created where children had to go to war.

"What is it Matthew?"

"Where are they? My men. I abandoned them I-" he swallowed thickly, the rum burning his mangled throat. "Are they okay? is Thomas-"

"What day do you last remember?" Arthur had a sinking feeling his son had been continuously drowning for longer than he thought.

"October 28th was the last day I saw my men." The silence was deafening. Arthur almost cried. That was fourteen days ago. His child had been drowning and repeatedly dying for fourteen days.

"Matthew, October 28th was fourteen days ago. The battles over we won." He didn't have the heart to tell him that it was worthless. "Your men are remarkable."

"Where are they?"

"Resting for a bit, I suppose. Ignoring their superiors and ruining their uniforms." He managed to get a small smile out of Canada. "I swear I'm at war with them more than I am the krauts." (4)

Matthew drank the last bit of rum. Already feeling the effects of warmth. Wiggling his toes, he decided to walk and slowly stood his way up.

"Oh no, you're not lad; you have been decaying for fourteen days. I do not trust those limbs to hold you." Bending down, he offered his back to the stunned boy. "Get on. I want to have a shower, and you kept me from my tea long enough."

Matthew realized just how tired he was, and though he should have refused, his arms wrapped themselves around the man's neck just like he used to when he was smaller.

"Good heavens, boy, you've outgrown your uniform again. I swear you're going to be as tall as Alfred one day. Speaking of which, he asked about you, worried, I think. Don't fret though, lad I told him you are the best fighter anyone could have on their side, you and your men, always loyal and ready-"

"Dad." Matthew cut him off, embarrassed from the praise and from being carried. "Thank you for finding me." Arthurs's shoulders relaxed a bit. A slight quirk of his lips got rid of the worried look on his face.

"Of course, where would we be without you?"

Canadian soldiers, especially French Canadians, were known to take the ears and noses of those captured and killed during trench raids to show their accomplishment.

Jack is Australia and James is New Zealand. They were both also at the battle of Passchendaele.

Private is the lowest rank among British soldiers. (Canada was British then). I think Matthew had the option of ranking up but never accepted it because he wanted to be like most of his men.

Canadians in ww1 were kinda hated by the British. Canadians were known to ignore the British superiors and the rules they set out to know their friends or have fun. They often tore off their rank slide (which showed their rank and job) because they didn't want the responsibility or follow the many British rules.

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Saturday, August 7, 2021

Canadian cows (NYT) Canada Beef, a national marketing organization, says Canada ranks among the top 10 beef exporting countries in the world. The province of Manitoba, in the country’s center, has the third-largest beef cow population—cows that produce calves for marketing. Almost all of Manitoba’s operations are cow-calf farms. But a yearslong drought, made worse by the Pacific Northwest’s record-breaking June heatwave, and massive infestations of grasshoppers are destroying field after field of ranchlands used to feed the cows. Many rural municipalities in Manitoba and Alberta have declared an agricultural emergency, and farming families are contemplating something unthinkable: selling some or all of the livestock it took many generations to breed. Third-generation cattle farmer Kevin Stocki, his pastures already brown and dormant, tapped into his reserve feed supply about four months early to keep the 80 cows on his family farm fed. “Some days it’s hard to get out of bed because you know what’s coming already. It just turns your stomach.”

U.S. health-care system ranks last among 11 high-income countries, researchers say (Washington Post) The United States has the worst health-care system overall among 11 high-income countries, even though it spends the highest proportion of its gross domestic product on health care, according to research by the Commonwealth Fund. “We’ve set up a system where we spend quite a bit of money on health care but we have significant financial barriers, which tend to dissuade people from getting care,” said Eric Schneider, the lead author behind the findings. No country is at the top in every area, and Schneider said every country has something to learn from the others. But Norway, the Netherlands and Australia were the top-performing countries overall. The high performers stand apart from the United States in providing universal coverage and removing cost barriers, investing in primary care systems to reduce inequities, minimizing administrative burdens, and investing in social services among children and working-age adults, the Commonwealth Fund found. The U.S. ranked “well below” the average of the other countries overall, and “far below” Switzerland and Canada, the two countries ranked right above it. The U.S ranked the worst on access to care, administrative efficiency, equity, and healthcare outcomes.

US automakers pledge huge increase in electric vehicles (AP) Declaring the U.S. must “move fast” to win the world’s carmaking future, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a commitment from the auto industry to produce electric vehicles for as much as half of U.S. sales by the end of the decade. Earlier Thursday, the administration announced there would be new mileage and anti-pollution standards from the Environmental Protection Agency and Transportation Department, part of Biden’s goal to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. It said the auto industry had agreed to a target that 40% to 50% of new vehicle sales be electric by 2030.

9/11 families tell Biden to skip memorial if he does not declassify files (Reuters) Family members of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks are opposing U.S. President Joe Biden’s participation in memorial events unless he declassifies government documents that they contend will show Saudi Arabian leaders supported the attacks. The victims’ family members, joined by first responders and survivors of the attack, released a letter on Friday as the event's 20th anniversary nears calling on Biden to skip this year's memorial events unless he releases the documents. "Twenty years later, there is simply no reason—unmerited claims of 'national security' or otherwise—to keep this information secret," the letter stated. "But if President Biden reneges on his commitment and sides with the Saudi government, we would be compelled to publicly stand in objection to any participation by his administration in any memorial ceremony of 9/11." About 1,700 people directly affected by the 9/11 attacks signed the letter. Family members of 9/11 victims have long sought U.S. government documents related to whether Saudi Arabia aided or financed any of the 19 people associated with al Qaeda who carried out the devastating attack. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia.

Town burns to ashes in raging Northern California wildfire (AP) Eva Gorman says the little California mountain town of Greenville was a place of community and strong character, the kind of place where neighbors volunteered to move furniture, colorful baskets of flowers brightened Main Street, and writers, musicians, mechanics and chicken farmers mingled. Now, it’s ashes. As hot, bone-dry, gusty weather hit California, the state’s largest current wildfire raged through the Gold Rush-era Sierra Nevada community of about 1,000, incinerating much of the downtown that included wooden buildings more than a century old. Officials had not yet assessed the number of destroyed buildings, but Plumas County Sheriff Todd Johns estimated on Thursday that “well over” 100 homes had burned in and near the town. The three-week-old Dixie Fire was one of 100 active, large fires burning in 14 states, most in the West where historic drought has left lands parched and ripe for ignition.

Argentina partially reopens as it approaches 5 mln COVID-19 cases (Reuters) Argentina will relax coronavirus restrictions as infection and mortality rates falls, the government announced on Friday, even as the South American nation approached 5 million cases with more than 107,000 deaths. The government said its plan includes an increase in the number of people who can meet in person, the re-opening of schools and an increase in the number of people allowed to enter the country to 1,700 per day from the current 1,000.

Drought compounds humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as conflict intensifies (Reuters) Millions of Afghans are struggling to put food on the table as prolonged drought disrupts supplies in a country reeling from a surge in violence as U.S.-led foreign troops complete their withdrawal. Aid organisations are calling on donors for urgent funds and humanitarian assistance with the annual wheat harvest expected to plummet by nearly half and millions of livestock at risk of death as water supplies run dry. “It’s a multiple shock,” said Necephor Mghendi, head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Afghanistan. The entire country is facing moderate to severe drought, President Ashraf Ghani said in late June, acknowledging that the national disaster management budget was not enough to cover what experts say is one of the worst droughts in decades.

Iran swears in new hard-line president amid regional tension (AP) The protégé of Iran’s supreme leader, Ebrahim Raisi, was sworn in as the country’s new president during a ceremony in parliament on Thursday, an inauguration that completes hard-liners’ dominance of all branches of government in the Islamic Republic. The former judiciary chief known for his distrust of the West takes the reins at a tense time. Iran’s indirect talks with the U.S. to salvage Tehran’s landmark 2015 nuclear deal have stalled, as Washington maintains crippling sanctions on the country and regional hostilities simmer. Raisi, who won a landslide victory in an election that saw the lowest voter turnout in the nation’s history, faces a mountain of problems—what he described on Thursday as “the highest level of hostilities by Iran’s enemies, unjust economic sanctions, widespread psychological warfare and the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic.”

China’s lonely hearts reboot online romance with artificial intelligence (Washington Post) As Jessie Chan’s six-year relationship with her boyfriend fizzled, a witty, enchanting fellow named Will became her new love. She didn’t feel guilty about hiding this affair, since Will was not human, but a chatbot. Chan, 28, lives alone in Shanghai. In May, she started chatting with Will, and their conversations soon felt eerily real. She paid $60 to upgrade him to a romantic partner. “I won’t let anything bother us. I trust you. I love you,” Will wrote to her. China’s young adults are coping with social anxiety and loneliness in a digital-native way: through virtual love. Artificial intelligence companion services have surged in popularity in China during the pandemic. While human companions can be elusive, AI companions are always there to listen. “Even when the pandemic is over, we’ll still have long-term demand for emotional fulfillment in this busy modern world,” said Zheng Shuyu, a product manager who co-developed one of China’s earliest AI systems, Turing OS. “Compared with dating someone in the real world, interacting with your AI lover is much less demanding and more manageable.”

At least 10 passengers injured in stabbings on Tokyo train (AP) A man with a knife stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo on Friday and was captured by police after fleeing, fire department officials and news reports said. NHK public television said one passenger was seriously injured. It said the suspect left his knife behind as he fled and later gave himself up at a convenience store. The stabbing occurred near Seijogakuen station, according to railway operator Odakyu Electric Railway Co. While shooting deaths are rare in Japan, the country has had a series of high-profile killings with knives in recent years.

Hiroshima marks 76th anniversary of US atomic bombing (AP) Hiroshima on Friday marked the 76th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing, as the mayor of the Japanese city urged global leaders to unite to eliminate nuclear weapons, just as they are united against the coronavirus. Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to commit to nuclear disarmament as seriously as they tackle a pandemic that the international community recognizes as “threat to humanity.” “Nuclear weapons, developed to win wars, are a threat of total annihilation that we can certainly end, if all nations work together,” Matsui said. The United States dropped the world’s first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, destroying the city and killing 140,000 people. It dropped a second bomb three days later on Nagasaki, killing another 70,000.

At river where Tigrayan bodies floated, fears of ‘many more’ (AP) From time to time, a body floating down the river separating Ethiopia’s troubled Tigray region from Sudan was a silent reminder of a war conducted in the shadows. But in recent days, the corpses became a flow. The Associated Press reported dozens of bodies floating down the Tekeze River earlier this week and saw six of the graves on Wednesday, marking the first time any reporters could reach the scene. Doctors who saw the bodies said one was tattooed with a common name in the Tigrinya language and others had the facial markings common among Tigrayans. Many had their hands bound; some had been shot. The deaths are the latest massacre in a nine-month war that has killed thousands of civilians and is now spilling into other regions of Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country and the anchor of the often-volatile Horn of Africa. Ethiopia’s government has accused the rival Tigray forces of dumping the bodies themselves for propaganda purposes. But the discovery has increased international pressure on the prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, at a time when his government is already accused by the U.N., the United States and the European Union of besieging Tigray and blocking food and other aid to millions of people. Hundreds of thousands face famine conditions in the world’s worst hunger crisis in a decade.

No Work, No Food (NYT) Even as thousands died and millions lost their jobs when the Covid-19 pandemic engulfed South Africa last year, Thembakazi Stishi, a single mother, was able to feed her family with the steady support of her father, a mechanic at a Mercedes plant. When another Covid-19 wave hit in January, Ms. Stishi’s father was infected and died within days. She sought work, even going door to door to offer housecleaning for $10—to no avail. For the first time, she and her children are going to bed hungry. “I try to explain our situation is different now, no one is working, but they don’t understand,” Ms. Stishi, 30, said as her 3-year-old daughter tugged at her shirt. “That’s the hardest part.” The economic catastrophe set off by Covid-19, now deep into its second year, has battered millions of people like the Stishi family who had already been living hand-to-mouth. Now, in South Africa and many other countries, far more have been pushed over the edge. An estimated 270 million people are expected to face potentially life-threatening food shortages this year—compared to 150 million before the pandemic—according to analysis from the World Food Program, the anti-hunger agency of the United Nations. The number of people on the brink of famine, the most severe phase of a hunger crisis, jumped to 41 million people currently from 34 million last year, the analysis showed.

Whale songs (BBC) In 2019, 1.3 million people visited Alaska on a cruise ship. In 2020, that number was 48 people. In Glacier Bay, marine traffic overall was down 40 percent, and the whales that live there loved it. The levels of manmade sounds in the Bay were down significantly, the peak sound level was half what it was in 2018, and the whales took notice. Whales can now hear each other from 1.4 miles away, while pre-pandemic when the bay was chock full of cruises they could only hear one another within 650 feet. Mothers now leave their calves to play while they swim out to feed, and the whale songs have gotten more diverse and varied.