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APTN Acknowledged as One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young Peoples
CANADA’S TOP EMPLOYERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE — APTN Stands Out and Stays Ahead — February 9, 2018, Winnipeg, Manitoba – APTN has been acknowledged by MediaCorp Canada Inc. as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, now two years running. This designation distinguishes employers that offer the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young […]
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Read MoreLieutenant-Governor Requests Nominations for the Lieutenant Governor’s Make a Difference Community Awards
January 24, 2018 Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon is requesting nominations for the Lieutenant Governor’s Make a Difference Community Awards, which are presented annually to six deserving individuals from across the province. The awards will be presented at the 35th Annual Volunteer Awards banquet on April 19 at the Victoria Inn and Conference Centre in Winnipeg. The awards […]
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Read MoreWinnipeg author Katherena Vermette wins $40,000 Amazon.ca First Novel Award – CP
Source: The Canadian Press May 25, 2017 TORONTO _ Winnipeg writer Katherena Vermette has added to her growing list of accolades with top honours from the Amazon.ca First Novel Award. The award-winning Metis author received the $40,000 grand prize for “The Break” (House of Anansi) at a ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto on […]
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Read MoreOutstanding Manitobans chosen to Receive The Order of Manitoba
Twelve Manitobans, whose contributions encompass a broad range of endeavors and accomplishments, will be invested into the Order of Manitoba in this, the 150th anniversary of Confederation, at a special ceremony to be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, July 13 in Room 200 in Manitoba Legislative Building. The Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour, […]
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Read MoreYWCA honours achievements of 10 Women of Distinction – Brandon Sun
Verna Wilson (left) receives the award for Healthy Living, Wellness and Recreation award from Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries’ Bonnie Dreveski during the 30th annual YWCA Women of Distinction awards gala at the Keystone Centre on Thursday evening. Shoal Lake’s Doris Riseley captured the Lifetime Achievement award at the Women of Distinction Awards Gala hosted last […]
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Read MoreAssiniboine Community College: Brandon Career Symposium 2017
06 March, 2017 7:00 PM – 08 March, 2017 4:00 PM Brandon Career Symposium starts Monday, March 6 and Assiniboine Community College (ACC) is looking forward to connecting with students and adults from throughout the prairies! This three day event is held at the Westman Communications Group Centre and starts Monday, March 6th with doors open from […]
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Read More2017 Order of Manitoba Nominations Close Jan. 31
January 6, 2017 Individuals wishing to nominate deserving citizens for the province’s highest honour, the Order of Manitoba, have until Jan. 31 to submit names for consideration in 2017. Each year, up to 12 Manitoba citizens or former residents of the province who have demonstrated excellence and achievement leading to the improvement of the social, […]
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Read MoreOrder of Canada Appointments
December 30, 2016 Governor General Announces 100 New Appointments to the Order of Canada as Canada Turns 150 OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, today announced 100 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new list includes 3 Companions (C.C.), 22 Officers (O.C.) and 75 Members (C.M.). Recipients will […]
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Read More2016 Human Rights Award Recipients Announced
November 23, 2016 The Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Manitoba Human Rights Commission have just announced the recipient of the 2016 awards. These awards are given out every year in celebration of International Human Rights Day. Human Rights Commitment Award: The 2016 recipient is Tracia Trust- Manitoba’s […]
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Read MoreVermette, Morse nominated for Governor-General’s Award – Winnipeg Free Press
October 4, 2016 Winnipeg writer Katherena Vermette has been nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Awards for Fiction for her novel, The Break. Vermette’s book is one of five nominees in the fiction category, announced Tuesday morning. As well, Winnipeger Garry Thomas Morse was nominated in the poetry category for Prairie Harbour. Vermette’s novel follows […]
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