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. . Page-7, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 Consumers today are more fussy The most popular toys this year are durable and open-ended according to the 1992-93 Canadian Toy Testing Council's Toy Report which was released this week. "Today's consumer is having to do more with less," toy-evaluation manag- er Marie Levine says. "Money is tight and con- sumers cannot afford to waste their money on toys Ask a Conservation Officer Its Our Nature. Is rabies a problem in Ontario, and what are we doing to solve it? Southern Ontario annually reports more cases of rabies than any other area in North Am- erica. But in eastern Ontario, a successful control program has virtually wiped out rabies. However, a different strain of rabies, spread by raccoons, is expected to enter Ontario across the Niagara River in 1994. Ontario COs provide assis- tance to the rabies program by obtaining sample specimens, | working with the bait drop crews, and with the local trap- pers by retrieving information through animal studies. THE BUSHWHACKERS Are there any restric- tions birds in Ontario? Any person hunting birds is required to have a valid licence. Wild turkeys, pheasant, ruffled grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, spruce grouse, ptarmigan, Hungarian partridge and bob- white quail may be hunted dur- ing selected times, according to the open season tables in the 1992/93 Ontario Hunting Regulations. Possession limits are also indicated in the table. To hunt migratory game birds, you will need a migratory bird hunting permit and a wildlife habitat conservation stamp. With this hunting permit and stamp, you also need your on hunting Ontario licence to hunt small game. This is a protective mea- sure for Ontario's migratory birds and ensures that you have the necessary qualifications to hunt in Ontario. And speaking of protected birds, the birds not listed in the tables are not to be hunted at any time. The exceptions are crows, cowbirds, blackbirds, starlings and house sparrows, which may be hunted through- out the year under the authority of a small game licence. It is also illegal to interfere with game birds' eggs and nests. And it is forbidden to shoot birds such as eagles, hawks or owls. For protected birds, why not do what many COs do: take aim with a camera. that break or that provide | WHY ARE OWLS SUPPOSE AND THEY HAVE EXCELLENT ) |BUT MAINLY ITS ALL poor play value. The TOY 2 f LOMAS Oe hain eitde con | [0 BE 90 SMART ' : VISION, €VEN IN THE DARK! aoe i al sumers to the best toys f hn 7 cactus << aad ke st OH YEAH ° "Toy purchases represent ati Z an investment to the 1990' consumer. Gone ae sagt ae jy of the throw-away toy. There Mod, oN C is a growing negative reac- OUR. LY WD THEIR HERD tion to heavily-promoted ye 3 \ IN ANY items, or fad toys and a o wl DIRECTION ww belief that mechanically zn operated toys are in a tradi- tional mindset. "People are demanding toys that are sim- ple in design and function. BLUE COLLAR BART They want toys that can | DON'T KNOW. WHAT TO | THOUGHT A No, | MEAN MY ve retain their popularity from DO ABOUT MY TEAM ? eee etree NO-HITTER WAS | | TEAM DIDN'T HIT | year to year. " 3 GOOD 2 THE GALL! The Canadian Toy LACT. NIGHT. ee pee "Testing Council, is a non- profit organization which tests toys all year-round for design, function, durability and play value. The Council finds out if toys meet the needs and expectations of children by putting them in the toy box. All toys are test- ed by children, not by adults. "Our home testers are expected to treat the toys we give them as if they were their own, no special mea- sures are taken either to encourage the child's atten- tion or to prevent normal wear and tear", Levine said. "In these tough economic times consumers cannot afford toys that do not last." diversification of Northem Ontario and the creation of stable, permanent jobs. That's something we can all take part and prosper in. Whether you look at Banting & Best, Orville & Wilbur, or even Fred & Ginger, it's clear that teamwork gets people moving in the right direction. Toward success. At the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, we'd like to help you build a team that will move your : economic development idea forward until it becomes a reality. And a success. This team will most certainly include your local Economic Develop- ment Officer and Heritage Fund staff. It may even include a Heritage Fund board member or representatives from other government funding agencies or ministries. H Why do we believe in teamwork? Because our goals include the promo- ' tion of economic development and Northern Insights continued from page 5 First Nation leaders such as the ones who recently stopped the Assembly of First Nations meeting in North Vancouver from voting on the Accord might not yet understand that. For all these reasons, I've decided to overlook the other weaknesses in the Charlotte- town Accord and vote "'yes" October 26. Next week, lets talk about what happens start- ing October 27. Got a good idea? Talk to your local Economic Development Office, or call us toll free at 1-800-461-8329. y oN NORTHERN ONTARIO FUND C08 Page tue | GEN PUTTING GOOD IDEAS TO WORK