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Federal grocery rebate cheque only ‘temporary relief’ from daily pressure: advocates

When Aurora Howden heard the new federal budget includes a grocery rebate cheque for low-income Canadians, the first thing that came to mind was she would be able to buy fresh fruit and vegetables for her 16-month-old son.

“It’s really hard to afford the healthier foods for him, so this will help me go that extra mile to make sure he eats healthier,” she said Wednesday.

The excitement quickly gave way to disappointment.

Gibson elected new leader of Manitoba Green Party

Janine Gibson broke out into song when she learned she would be the new leader of the Manitoba Green Party Sunday afternoon.

First Nation seeks external investigations into deaths, drugs

The chief of St. Theresa Point First Nation is calling for an external investigation into the deaths of two 14-year-old girls, saying RCMP haven’t done enough to stop the flow of drugs into the northern Manitoba community.

Recycled pothole patches pitched to city council

As the snow melts and roads once again get bumpy, a local business is pitching a new way to fill Winnipeg’s potholes.

EPC to consider TikTok ban on city devices

City hall is considering following the province and banning the social media video-sharing app TikTok on municipal devices.

Rec centres fight to level playing field

Barry Chambers has done just about every job at Sturgeon Heights Community Centre for more than two decades.

$4.5M unveiled in Manitoba’s seniors strategy

The Manitoba government has unveiled the next step in its seniors strategy: $4.5 million for community projects.

‘Government wants to change the deal on them’: province seeks input on apprenticeship wages in lead-up to minimum-wage hike

A provincial review of apprenticeship wages leaves the door open for rolled-back compensation amid a workforce shortage, labour advocates say.

Library workers complain of safety concerns; forced to trade supplies with other branches

Winnipeg library staff refuse to be shushed.

Injuries in health sector among the highest in province

HEALTH-CARE unions called on the province Monday to implement workplace-safety certification for the sector with the highest rate of injury in Manitoba.

Support workers celebrate pay hike

Trista Malinowski loves her job, but she barely earns enough to make ends meet.

The direct support worker with Inclusion Selkirk has held day programs for adults with intellectual disabilities, including teaching cooking, shopping and budgeting skills, for the past seven years.

In that time, co-workers who loved the job as much as she did quit because they couldn’t support their families or were fed up with short-staffing and high turnover.

Southern centres greet weekend under snowfall warning

Those hoping spring is around the corner will likely be disappointed this weekend, as snow and heavy winds are expected across southern Manitoba.

What time is it? Time to end Daylight Saving: docs

Two Winnipeg doctors say the exhaustion soon to come when Manitobans set their clocks ahead one hour Sunday could have serious long-term health consequences — and it’s time to abolish the practice.

Thousands of job-seekers attend fair looking for work

Villamor Adatan is looking for work.

Snow sculptor salutes firefighters

Snow sculptor extraordinaire Ed Sanchez doesn’t have to look far for inspiration.

U of W lets lecture go ahead despite opposition

The University of Winnipeg will not prevent a tenured professor from giving a lecture Friday that students and some faculty claim is based on a transphobic premise.

Singh tells Winnipeg health workers he feels their pain

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh got an earful from Winnipeg health workers Tuesday, who told him they are overworked and understaffed, and feel unsafe on the job.

COVID vaccine clinic a well-oiled machine on final day

On the last day of the last provincially run COVID-19 vaccine clinic, it was smooth sailing.

Help, I need a Whopper: woman calls 911 from drive-thru

It was a Whopper of a 911 call — and she likely did want fries with it.

New 3D highway signs will point travellers to centre of Canada

Eye-catching new signs will soon welcome travellers to the centre of Canada.