Category: Saint John

Leaders of a northern Manitoba First Nation are now planning to cull stray dogs, after a 24 year old woman was mauled to death last weekend.

The body of Donnelly Rose Eaglestick was found in Little Grand Rapids surrounded by about 30 dogs.

Now the chief is reportedly offering a bounty of $25 on strays in an organized cull.

Rescue groups and veterinarians say this tragedy shows should be more neutering clinics in remote areas.

Transportation Minister Marc Garneau says his new passenger bill of rights will ensure Canadians will never be violently forced off an airline flight in this country.

Garneau introduced the bill yesterday in the wake of the shocking video of a passenger being violently removed from an United Airlines flight in Chicago because of overbooking. Garneau said there will be minimum levels of compensation for people who voluntarily agree to be bumped from a flight.

The bill also introduces new foreign ownership limits for airlines, and requires railways to install voice and video recorders in locomotives.