Shocking water

There was something strange coming out of the taps in a small community northwest of Edmonton…bright pink water.

The town was doing a weekly wash of filters using potassium permanganate…which turns water pink in large quantities…and some got into the distribution pipes. Health officials say the water was safe to drink…just colourful.

UNB women’s hockey advertising for coach for varsity return

The University of New Brunswick women’s hockey team is advertising for a coach, to get ready for next year’s return to varsity.  The team is returning to varsity status in 2018-19 after a lengthy battle over human rights.  The school downgraded the team to club status in 2008 citing funding issues, but the provincial Labour and Employment Board ruled it discrimination.