Wednesday, February 29, 2012

History Happening Today

February 29, 2012

HHT:
1. Who
2. What
3. Where
4. Why
5. How
6. When

- On Tuesday, Feb 28 the city of Winnipeg decided to raise their property taxes. The increase will cost the average home owner $ 48-$ 60 per year- a raise of 3.5 percent. The raise in taxes is to cover costs for police officers, fire fighters, and their wages.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

HHT Feb.28

February 28, 2012

-Last Thursday, a group of Australian scientists filmed a group of shepherds beaked whales.
- The Grade 8's brought home the basketball trophy for OLCS in Virden.
- On Monday, a Italian Cruise ship lost power in the Indian Ocean.
-Winnipeg School Division is planning to higher tax costs on schooling, to put money into more students, more staffing, and rebuilding buildings.
-Three engineers were riding in the locomotive of Via Rail train No. 92 when it derailed near Burlington, Ontario, on Sunday Afternoon.
-The Virden Golden Bears Girls Basketball team Participated in the Java Jam basketball tournament. They won the JV title.


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History Happening Today