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Province Advances Manitoba Priorities in Intergovernmental Meeting
January 18, 2018 Deputy Premier has Constructive Dialogue on many issues with Minister Carr, Mayor Bowman Deputy Premier and Justice Minister Heather Stefanson participated in a trilateral meeting today with Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr and Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman to discuss shared priorities on a range of issues. “Manitobans know the value of strong […]
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Worker suffers fatal injury near Gillam – Manitoba Hydro
January 18, 2018 An employee of a contractor working for Manitoba Hydro near the northern community of Gillam suffered a fatal injury early Wednesday. The worker was an employee of Forbes Brothers Ltd. The name and age of the deceased is not being released. Family has been notified. “Our thoughts and condolences go out to […]
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Wapusk National Park Management Plan Tabled in Parliament
From Parks Canada Parks Canada announces plan to connect Canadians to natural and cultural heritage in Northern Manitoba January 17, 2018 Churchill, Manitoba Parks Canada Agency The management plan for Wapusk National Park was tabled in Parliament recently. Reviewed every 10 years, management plans are a legislative requirement of the Canada National Parks Act and […]
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NEB Hearing for Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project
January 17, 2018 – Calgary – National Energy Board The National Energy Board (NEB) will conduct a public hearing for Manitoba Hydro’s Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project. Indigenous peoples, members of the public and other stakeholders who may be impacted by the project must apply to participate by 7 February 2018. Participant funding is available to cover expenses such as […]
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Manitoba Announces Call for Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award Nominees
January 17, 2018 Going Above and Beyond Call of Duty: Schuler Nominations are open for the national Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA), recognizing individuals who have advanced the concepts of emergency management, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today. “This award recognizes women and men for exceptional service and achievement in the field of emergency […]
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Speech: Caroline J. Simard at the annual “All Access” conference organized by On Screen Manitoba and the Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada
From Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Winnipeg, Manitoba 16 January 2018 Caroline J. Simard, Vice-Chairperson, Broadcasting Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Check against delivery Thank you for that kind introduction. Thank you, as well, to On Screen Manitoba and the Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada for inviting me to say a few words on the CRTC’s […]
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Manitoba News Release: Manitoba to Improve Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence Through New Training and Resources
January 17, 2018 The Manitoba government is moving forward with several new initiatives to improve support for survivors of sexual violence, Justice Minister Heather Stefanson announced today. “The Manitoba government continues to look for ways to better support survivors of sexual violence, whether or not they choose to report to police,” said Stefanson. “These projects […]
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Journalist Marci Ien Takes the Mental Health Conversation Nationwide with IN THEIR OWN WORDS: A BELL LET’S TALK DAY SPECIAL, January 31 on CTV and CTV Two
– In the primetime special, host Marci Ien speaks candidly with several Canadians about their personal experiences with mental illness – – On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Jan. 31, you can talk, text, tweet, and join in on social media to help end the stigma around mental illness and drive Bell’s funding for Canadian mental […]
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Manitoba Metis Federation Launching Social Media Campaign to get Kai Madsen the Order of Manitoba
January 16, 2018 Winnipeg, MB –Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) President David Chartrand is formally nominating Kai Madsen for the Order of Manitoba this month. He is looking to the public to sign a petition of support. “Kai is a shining light in the community,” said President Chartrand. “His dedication to all the people of Winnipeg is […]
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Province Selects Public Sector Expert to Conduct Mandatory Review of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
January 16, 2018 Manitoba Families advises a Manitoban with a long history in the public sector has been selected to perform a comprehensive and mandatory review of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act. Theresa Harvey Pruden will conduct the review, report on the findings and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness of The Accessibility for Manitobans […]
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