Manitoba has named Doyle Piwniuk to the board of the International Peace Garden, an enduring memorial to the peaceful co-existence of Canada and the United States. Piwniuk is the member of the legislative assembly for Arthur-Virden, the constituency in which the International Peace Garden is located. The premier of Manitoba and the governor of North…
New Faces Appointed to the Manitoba Film and Music Board
Four new and two returning members have been appointed to the board of Manitoba Film and Music (MFM), Minister Cathy Cox announce. “Manitoba is home to thriving film and music communities and MFM plays a critical role in fostering the growth of both of these industries in our province,” said Cox. “The board of directors…
New Faces on the Social Services Appeal Board
Manitoba Families has appointed six new members and reappointed six current members to the Social Services Appeal Board (SSAB), which provides a fair and impartial process for Manitobans appealing decisions on social services and programs. New appointments to SSAB are: Rajinder Grewal (Winnipeg); Prof. Israel Kabashiki (Winnipeg); Sandra Kaufmann (Winnipeg); Edna Nabess (Winnipeg); Amanda Racine…
Wildfire Forces Closures in Certain Park Areas
The Parks Branch of Manitoba Sustainable Development has closed two areas for the safety of canoeists and back country travellers and campers. The two affected areas are: The Bloodvein River recreational canoeing and access corridor area in Atikaki Provincial Park. The Bird River-Elbow Lake Canoe Route and 19 designated water route campsites in Nopiming Provincial…
Manitoba Issues Heat Advisory
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has issued a heat advisory for the province of Manitoba. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting high temperatures and humidity in Manitoba over the next several days, particularly in southern and central Manitoba. Heat warnings have been issued for southern Manitoba, as well as the communities of The…
New Mental Health and Addiction Plan to Address Service Gaps
WINNIPEG – A new mental health and addictions strategic plan was introduced by the province outlining a path to enhancing access to quality services, increasing co-ordination through community mobilization hubs and improving use of technology to ensure a seamless continuum of services, Minister Kelvin Goertzen said in a release. “This strategy offers a fresh start…
Manitoba Criminal Code Review Board Appoints New Chairperson
WINNIPEG – Several people and a new chairperson have been appointed by Manitoba Justice to the Manitoba Criminal Code Review Board (CCRB). Michael Mercury, QC, from Winnipeg, is appointed as chair of the CCRB. He is a retired partner from former firm Aikins, MacAulay and Thorvaldson, now MLT Aikins, and practised general law, civil litigation,…
Twelve Have Been Selected to Receive The Order of Manitoba
WINNIPEG – Twelve Manitobans have been selected for their efforts in our province to receive The Order of Manitoba on July 12th. The Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour, was established in 1999 to recognize Manitobans who have demonstrated excellence and achievement, thereby enriching the social, cultural or economic well-being of the province and…