WINNIPEG – The pediatric cardiology clinic at the Health Sciences Centre will be relocating later this year. The move is designed to centralize and streamline the fragmented system that is currently in place which will result in improved quality of care for the children in need of the facility. The relocation will include improvements including…
Celebrate Music Month in May
WINNIPEG – May is Music Month and to celebrate the province will be highlighting student accomplishments through the 2018 Celebrating Music in Manitoba Schools: Music Month Concert Series at the Legislative Building. “Music plays a significant role in our schools, enriches the lives of our students and contributes to the well-being of all Manitobans,” said…
WSO performs with Sistema Students
WINNIPEG – The Sistema program is an intensive music program developed for children with limited resources and the kids in this program are getting a huge treat on May 8, 2018. Sistema Winnipeg students will play alongside the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) at the Michael Nozick Family Spring Concert at Maples Collegiate, Tuesday, May 8.…
New System in the Works for Training Truck Drivers
WINNIPEG, MB. – Public safety on the roadways is an ongoing concern and the provincial government is now consulting on the implementation of a standardized system for training commercial truck drivers. They are working in collaboration with the trucking industry to provide a uniform standard for all truck drivers across the province and allow road…
African Movie Festival Set to Rock Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB. – Enjoy film, food, dance and networking at the inaugural Manitoba African Movie Festival May 4 and 5, 2018 at Cinematheque. The festival will provide a rich context for diversity and cross-cultural dialogue. ‘We are thrilled about the potential of this initiative. It is absolutely inconceivable to think that for all these years,…
Community Development Programs to Receive $20 Milllion Dollars
WINNIPEG, MB. – The Provincial government is investing more than $20 million dollars in community development programs. The government is now accepting applications for the following programs: Community Places Program, Hometown Manitoba, Neighbours Alive! and Partner 4 Growth. The application deadline is May 28th and if you would like more information, or want to submit…
First Nations Included in Public Health Information System
WINNIPEG, MB. – 63 First Nations will now have access to Manitoba’s public health information management system through a new information sharing agreement. The access will include comprehensive immunization records, vaccine monitoring and various other health-related information. Through the new agreement, Manitoba First Nations communities will have access to the provincial public health information management…
Government Invests $5.1 Million in New Medical Equipment
WINNIPEG, MB. – Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital and Gimli Community Health Centre will soon be the recipients of some much needed medical equipment. The Manitoba government has approved $5.1 million in funding to purchase specialized medical equipment for Manitoba health-care facilities, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. The purchase…
New Bridge Near Cypress River
CYPRESS RIVER, MB – Pre- construction work has begun on a new bridge along highway 2. The current bridge is over 60 years old and although still safe, needs to be replaced to ensure traffic is not disrupted on this busy corridor. The bridge is just east of Cypress River and was constructed in 1956.…
Local Documentary Airs on CBC
WINNIPEG, MB. – From depopulation, to changing social norms around smoking and drinking, to the restrictions laid out by the Government, running a rural pub isn’t as straightforward as it used to be and many are finding it difficult to stay in business. Closing Time: The Vanishing Prairie Beverage Room, which is currently airing on…