Descrease article font size Increase article font size Unifor Local 144 members have voted with 98 per cent in favour of taking strike action if a fair contract cannot be reached. “We don’t have endless patience. A serious offer from the employer is required to get bargaining back on track,” …
Read More »Runners brave cold for Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle raising $2.5K – Winnipeg
Winnipeggers braved the cold on Saturday to run for the Salvation Army’s Santa shuffle fun run, raising $2,500 for the cause. “For a lot of folks, this is one of the things that helps them kick off the festive season. You’ll see folks with race pinneys on, and on a …
Read More »Manitoba government takes steps toward reducing ER wait times – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The new Manitoba government has taken its first steps toward shoring up the province’s health-care system — a major part of its campaign in the recent provincial election. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced Friday that the province is adding capacity and expanding …
Read More »Manitoba premier says previous government’s school plan was not funded – Winnipeg
The new NDP government in Manitoba is reconsidering a plan to build nine new schools started by the previous Progressive Conservative government. Premier Wab Kinew accused the Tories on Wednesday of not setting aside money for the schools, and of adopting a private-public funding model — called a P3 system …
Read More »‘A pivotal moment’: Manitoba government to lay out agenda in first throne speech – Winnipeg
Manitoba’s newly elected NDP government is set to lay out its legislative agenda Tuesday in its first throne speech. Premier Wab Kinew is expected to repeat many of the promises he made during the election campaign, including a temporary suspension of the provincial fuel tax, and making the National Day …
Read More »Leaf Rapids man faces 21 charges after armed robbery incidents: Manitoba RCMP – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 24-year-old man from Leaf Rapids is in custody after turning himself in to Manitoba RCMP in connection with an assault and attempted armed robbery Saturday. Police said they were called to the scene on Wapoos Bay in the community just after …
Read More »Winnipeg gears up for a night of high-energy rock and roll at Park Theatre – Winnipeg
Winnipeg is gearing up for a night of high-energy rock and roll at the Park Theatre on Saturday night — the Manitoba Loud Music Awards. The show starts at 6 p.m. and awards will be handed out beginning at 7:45 p.m. “When you have high energy loud live music, then …
Read More »Annual holiday open house welcomes the public into the Manitoba legislature – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government is opening the doors to its legislative building this holiday season, reviving an annual open house tradition. The public can roam the historic building in Winnipeg, grab snacks and enjoy Christmas carols sung by elected officials and student choirs …
Read More »Manitoba film industry hoping for production surge after months of actors’ strike – Winnipeg
Manitoba filmmakers are hopeful to see production ramp up again now that the Hollywood actor’s strike has officially ended. SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative deal with Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, ending the longest strike ever for film and television actors. Now that projects can resume, local International Alliance of Theatrical Stage …
Read More »Former Manitoba Speaker fulfils last goal with dedicated space for Indigenous art – Winnipeg
Scattered throughout the century-old Manitoba Legislative Building are the works of famed Indigenous artists, including Daphne Odjig and Jackson Beardy. Some pieces hang in offices, while others are placed for passersby to see. Now, one room in the historic building is home to a semi-permanent exhibit showcasing more than 20 pieces of …
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