According to MPI, 55% of pedestrian-vehicle accidents happen at intersections. Not a surprise since that’s where you usually find pedestrians. My unscientific survey of rural Westman has revealed that accidents involving livestock usually happen on the farm. Please note: no government subsidies or grants were used during this survey.

In Winnipeg, a lady sued her brother-in-law over ownership of Jets NHL season tickets. A judge settled the dispute.

Meanwhile, in Florida, the owner of the Panthers is attempting to sue anyone by giving away tickets to his team’s home games. There is an unconfirmed report that the American Civil Liberties Union has called this cruel and unusual punishment and they say that not even visiting Snowbirds should be subject to this type of abuse.

We learned that the price of alcohol will be going up in a few weeks, with the provincial government citing increased costs from suppliers.

My sources tell me that the government wants to cash in on the fact that its policies are driving residents to drink.   

The Canadian Senate is generating unflattering news with at least two Senators filing questionable living expenses. It appears that they may not actually reside where they say they do.

The senate is supposed to be the home of second sober thought when it comes to debating government legislation. But, at times, don’t you get the impression that some of them are far from thoughtful and maybe not too sober?

It’s all over but the lawsuits.

That Carnival Cruise ship fiasco that saw about four-thousand people float on the ocean for a few days with few working toilets, no gourmet meals or showers.

My somewhat-reliable business source informs me that Carnival could be changing its name to Flintstone Cruise Lines with a new slogan, “Follow the Current”. Why waste money on fuel when the ocean currents can guide you? It’s also good for the environment!

Do you remember the song “Catch a Falling Star”? Part of the lyrics go, “Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket.”

Well, recent events in Russia show that if you can catch that falling star, you could be rich.

Pieces of that exploding meteorite have been valued at ten times what gold is worth and anyone who has a piece of the space rock will definitely be putting it in their pocket.

Just wondering if some people get a little more nervous than usual when they see a shooting star in the sky or hear of a meteorite on a path towards Earth . . .

The Harper government has created the Office of Religious Freedom.
Apparently, it was not created after MPs reported in caucus that “thousands of Canadians were wondering what in God’s name the government was doing.”

Brandon homeowners are facing a possible double-digit tax increase when you look at what the school board and city hall want.

All of this is to maintain, and in some cases enhance, services. Try asking your boss for a double-digit increase by telling him/her that you will maintain your work level or improve it and see what the response is.

Thought for the week:

Spring is about three weeks away. You can start practicing the golf swing  now.