catherinet, After I read your posting I walked out to my garden to see if I had any seed heads to offer you from my columbine. I bumped into it though and heard hundreds of seeds go flying off the plant and onto me and my garden! I managed to save about 15 seeds and would be happy to send them to you if you'll send me your address (I'll cover the postage). You can email me if you're interested. My plant is from an elderly neighbor. His grew in pretty much full sun, mine are in part shade. I haven't given it any special care and neither did he. There are lots of babies so I'm confident in saying that the seeds should sprout. Let me know! Maureen

Unfortunately, I don't know which government department to contact. I am in Toronto and have occasionally seen public service ads on TV - as well as references to it on another Canadian forum. I think if you look at the Ontario Government Website - and also the Legal Aid website for the area you live in you should be able to find out who to contact. If all else fails, you may have to find a small law farm and have an initial consultation. Based on your husband's behaviour I think that this would be your best option. Or, perhaps just call the Ontario government general office and ask who you should speak with. You might ask at your bank if they know who you should contact. While they cannot legally give you any information on the bank account since it is in your husband's name only, you will hopefully be able to speak with someone who will have sympathy for your situation - and they have seen it all before. I would start with the manager. Or maybe even call the head office of your husband's bank and ask someone there - that way if your husband has a special relationship with his bank he will not be alerted that you are taking action. Another possibility is to contact a a centre for abused women - they know all about these things. I come from a similar background (childhood, not current marital situation) so this would be worth a try. I really think you need to do this - otherwise you will be in serious trouble - and not only if your husband dies. I am assuming that your home, if you own it, is in both of your names - and that he can't sell it out from under you without your signature - but it has been done before - forgery. I wish you the best of luck. One thing for certain is that if the worst happens, you will be blamed for putting up with his nonsense.

We could have a similar problem as on of our colleges is working with a college in Sask and the students could end up with 2 degrees. I am assuming the could work in ND and Canada This college has alot of students from Canada. Now sure how it works--tuition money.

Because of all the major flooding in Minot etc, we have friends going to a family reunion north of Regina (can't remember the name) but they claim they have to go to MT then go up. They claim most of the roads in Estevan area, Regina area are all under water. Is it really that bad, and yes I do know there is lots of flooding up there? But there sure has not been much on our local news. Just curious.