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Recognizing the National Day of Action on Violence Against Women

BlogBy The General AuthorityDecember 6, 2021

Statement from Cathy Cox, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women–Today we recognize Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, noting while progress has been made, there is still much to…

Futures Forward Tuition Waiver Sessions!

BlogBy The General AuthorityDecember 1, 2021

Do you support students who are interested in attending university or college? Are they struggling to find funding to pay for tuition? Do you want to learn more about post-secondary education for your self or…

Manitoba has highest child poverty rate of all provinces: report

BlogBy The General AuthorityDecember 1, 2021

From CTV Winnipeg–A new report found that child poverty in Manitoba continues to be on the rise, ranking number one among Canadian provinces, second only to Nunavut among provinces and territories. The report, titled “Manitoba:…

Government introduces amendments that would promote judicial training in sexual assault law

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 30, 2021

The Manitoba government is proposing amendments to the Provincial Court Act to enhance continuing education opportunities for judges and to strengthen accountability in the judicial selection process, Justice Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “Public confidence…

Government investing in mental health and addictions training for domestic violence staff

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 26, 2021

Manitoba Government News Release–The Manitoba government is providing $30,000 to support the creation of online mental health and addictions training for domestic violence staff, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister and Minister Responsible for the Status…

Femicides on the rise, inflamed by pandemic: data show

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityNovember 25, 2021

From The Globe and Mail–The number of women who were victims of homicide has risen in Canada over the past two years, according to preliminary data that researchers say reflect an increase in lethal domestic…

COVID vaccination appointments now available for children 5-11

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityNovember 22, 2021

Manitoba Government News Release–Currently, appointments for children ages 5 to 11 are only being booked at supersites. The vaccine will be arriving at participating medical clinics and pharmacies between Nov. 25 and 29. As of…

Province ready to launch vaccine campaign for children 5-11; expected to be available soon

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityNovember 18, 2021

Manitoba Government News Release–Manitoba is ready to launch the next phase of Manitoba’s vaccine campaign to protect children ages five to 11 from COVID-19, Premier Heather Stefanson and Health and Seniors Care Minister Audrey Gordon…

Cheer Board opening toy chest again after pandemic locked it last Christmas

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityNovember 15, 2021

From the Winnipeg Free Press. There will be toys — and smiles — for children this Christmas. The Christmas Cheer Board will be able to distribute them this year after the pandemic forced the toy…

Indigenous boys need support to prevent suicide, homicide: children’s advocate

BlogBy The General AuthorityNovember 4, 2021

From CBC News–The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is demanding the province focus more resources on Indigenous boys to prevent more deaths by suicide and homicide. For a new report released Thursday morning called Finding the…

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