WINNIPEG – A new employment-focused program for employment and income-assistance recipients with mental health concerns was announced during CMHA’s open house to mark Mental Health Week. The Manitoba government will be working with the Canadian Mental Health Association to develop the program. “Barriers to employment can negatively impact a person’s mental wellness and result in…
Province Forms Committee to Celebrate Manitoba’s 150th in 2020
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Government announced they have created a special committee to tasked with planning celebrations to coincide with Manitoba’s 150th anniversary in 2020. In a release, Minister Cox said, “We’ve gathered a great group of local experts together and we want to hear from people across the province who have ideas for events,…
Top 5 Trending News Stories Over the Last 24 Hours
Top 5 Trending News Stories over the 24 hours. 3-Year-Old Boy Drowned at Nopiming Provincial Park. Lac du Bonnet RCMP responded to Nopiming Provincial Park at 11:30AM Saturday. When officers arrived at Tulabi Falls Campground within the park, Emergency Personnel were providing assistance to a three-year-old boy. The child was later pronounced dead. A Body…
Legislation Streamlines Bargaining Units Within Health Care
WINNIPEG – With dozens of of labour contracts operating under different rules, new legislation will protect the sustainability of health care services by simplifying labour negotiations within Manitoba’s health system. It is expected to create a more fair environment for employees who are currently doing similar jobs but operating under different terms of employment. The…
3-Year-Old Child Drowns at Tulabi Falls Campground
LAC DU BONNET – A 3-year-old boy from Winnipeg drowned Saturday at Nopiming Provincial Park. Lac du Bonnet RCMP responded to Nopiming Provincial Park at 11:30AM Saturday. When officers arrived at Tulabi Falls Campground within the park, Emergency Personnel were providing assistance to a three-year-old boy. The child was later pronounced dead. In a release…
Do You Know These Famous Manitobans
WINNIPEG – We never hear about the many successful daughters and sons of the our province. There are hundreds of Manitobans who have made a positive impact in the world, attained international recognition for sports, music, acting, arts and more. We want to change that with our weekly feature titled, “Do You Know These Famous…
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…
Fishing Season Opens in Parts of Manitoba
WINNIPEG – Fishing season in Manitoba is officially open in Southern Manitoba and will open in remaining areas on May 19th. Minister Rochelle Squires said in a release, no matter where you fish the province is asking people to respect the rules around moving watercraft, water-related equipment and firewood. “Manitobans are hooked on fishing, and…
Live Racing Starts Sunday
WINNIPEG – It all starts Sunday. The first day of Manitoba’s 50-day live thoroughbred racing meet begins on Sunday afternoon and it should be a Mother’s Day treat. Not only will Sunday’s 1:30 p.m. first post launch the 61st season of racing at the Downs, it will also open up the celebration for the 70th…
Premier Pallister May Ban Spotlight-Hunting
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government appears set to ban hunting with spotlights — a practice that Premier Brian Pallister said last year was leading to a race war with some Indigenous hunters. Pallister revealed the plan to some 800 Progressive Conservatives at a party fundraiser Thursday night. “Yesterday, we announced that we’re going to end…