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Serious injury report system to bolster advocate mandate
From the Winnipeg Free Press — A reporting system has been put in place to track serious injuries of children and youth within the Child and Family Services, justice, mental health and addictions systems. The...
Government Expands Supports for Children, Youth and Families
Manitoba Government News Release--As part of its ongoing work to build stronger, safer communities across the province, the Manitoba government is investing $34.7 million to expand the services and programming...
Government invests $24.9-million in enhancements to CFS system
Manitoba Government News Release--As part of its ongoing work to build stronger, safer communities across the province, the Manitoba government is investing $34.7-million to expand the services and programming...
Transformed motel to serve new purpose for mothers recovering from addiction
From The Brandon Sun--Under new ownership, the Redwood Motor Inn now has new purpose as it’s being transformed into a facility designed to help women who have undergone addiction treatment to reunite with their...
Government boosts mental health supports in rural, remote areas
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is investing $2.4 million annually in a newly enhanced program to improve access to mental health assessments and crisis supports in rural and remote areas,...
Celebrate National Public Service Week! June 12-16
A message from Kathryn Gerrard, Clerk of the Executive Council and head of the Public Service--June 12 to 16 is National Public Service Week, a time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of public servants across...
Free smoke alarms available for families
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government, through the Office of the Fire Commissioner, is once again offering the Smoke Alarm for Every Family (S.A.F.E. Family) program, in partnership with the...
Thousands celebrate at Winnipeg’s biggest Pride parade
From CBC News--Thousands donning every colour of the rainbow marched in sweltering heat in celebration of love and pursuit of equal rights in the biggest Pride parade in Winnipeg's history. Pride president Barry...
Celebrate Pride Month in June!
From the Manitoba Public Service--June is Pride Month and celebrated by millions of people worldwide. It is a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ culture, honour the work of advocates and recognize the ongoing discrimination...
Mental-health crisis response pilot program expanded
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government is providing $414,000 to expand the Alternative Response to Citizens in Crisis (ARCC) initiative that provides on-site support to individuals experiencing a...