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3/9/2012 Manitoba Marihuana Organized crime is fighting back against a provincial agency trying to seize houses where grow operations once flourished.CJOB's Kim Lawson has been investigating. Where do they grow? This map plots busted marihuana grow operations (MGOs) in Winnipeg. Blue pins: Homes where Winnipeg Police found MGOs from March 2011 to February 2012 Red pins: Homes Manitoba's criminal property forfeiture unit filed court documents to seize in 2011 View Grow Operations in Winnipeg in a larger map Is your neighbour growing marihuana? Winnipeg police say to look for these signs: - Strange smells or overpowering smells of fabric softener- People bringing unusual items into the house, such as bags of soil, lots of plant roots and potting plants.- People continually bringing items and taking items away in garbage bags. - Windows that are always covered.- Unusal amounts of steam coming from vents and lots of condensation around windows.- New neighbours never seen taking groceries inside or putting out garbage.- People seen coming and going from the house infrequently.- Late night or short visits by people. Inside Manitoba Grow Operations RCMP busted 10 marihuana grow operations across the province and took these photos. Read the Full Report
2/27/2012 Money Monday It's Money Monday and CJOB wants you to test your financial literacy and give you some tips on how to set yourself up financially for life.   Five Things You Need To Know About Your Money In this web exclusive, Gary Rabbior, the president of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education answers five important money questions about compound interest, TFSA's versus RRSP's, types of investments, emergency funds and your credit rating. Money Matters in Manitoba Schools An essay on credit card risks. A social studies unit on the economy. A math lesson on interest rates. Learn about how Manitoba Education will soon start incorporating financial literacy in Manitoba school. Take the Quiz Find out how you compare to other Canadians on the 2009 Canadian Financial Capability Survey. The average Canadian scored 67% (or 9/15). The answers are listed at the end of the quiz, but no peeking! 1. If the inflation rate is 5% and the interest rate you get on your savings is 3%, will your savings have at least as much buying power in a year's time? a) Yesb) No 2. A credit report is...? a) A list of your financial assets and liabilitesb) A monthly ... Read the Full Report

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