Social Studies (general)

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Manitoba bill encourages trade with other provinces

Maggie Macintosh 2 minute read Thursday, May. 22, 2025

The Manitoba government wants to give preferential treatment to other provinces that remove barriers to buying and selling goods and services within Canada.

Bill 47 establishes “mutual recognition rules” to facilitate more inter-regional trade and rebrands June 1 as “Buy Manitoba, Buy Canadian Day.”

“A competitive and open economy within Canada, that is open to trade and encourages domestic buy-in will make sure that we remain the ‘True North, Strong and Free,’” Trade Minister Jamie Moses told the legislative assembly as he read aloud the proposed legislation for the first time Thursday.

Moses said the bill aims to increase the flow of goods, services and investments between Manitoba and the rest of the country.

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Peru court rules in favor of Kichwa territorial rights in the Amazon

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Peru court rules in favor of Kichwa territorial rights in the Amazon

Steven Grattan, The Associated Press 3 minute read Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A civil court in Peru has issued a landmark ruling recognizing the territorial rights of the Kichwa people within a protected area in the Amazon — marking a major breakthrough for Indigenous land claims.

The decision affirms that Indigenous stewardship is fully compatible with conservation goals, setting a powerful precedent for rights-based forest protection in Peru, according to the Kichwa people and lawyers involved in the case.

The ruling, issued on May 15 but made public on Wednesday, came after a legal challenge by four Indigenous organizations on behalf of Kichwa communities in the San Martín region. The communities say the state denied their ancestral presence for decades, creating protected areas without consultation or consent.

“The ruling validates their historical presence and their right to demand respect for those territories,” Cristina Gavancho, legal adviser to the plaintiff organizations, told The Associated Press on Thursday. “It recognizes that in doing so, they not only contribute to conservation but must be involved in any state-led measures to implement it.”

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Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

FILE - A group of men pass in front of a sign announcing the limit of Cordillera Azul National Park in Peru's Amazon, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File)

FILE - A group of men pass in front of a sign announcing the limit of Cordillera Azul National Park in Peru's Amazon, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File)
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Christian Monnin, ou la chance d’un esprit de famille

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Christian Monnin, ou la chance d’un esprit de famille

Jonathan Semah 7 minute read Saturday, May. 17, 2025

Christian Monnin a été nommé juge à la Cour du Banc du Roi pour le Manitoba au début du mois de mars, un évènement fortement symbolique au regard de son histoire familiale.

Symbolique, et sûrement unique au Manitoba. Comme son grand-père, Alfred, mais aussi son père, Michel, et également son oncle, Marc, Christian Monnin, ancien président de la Société de la francophonie manitobaine (SFM), est devenu lui aussi juge à la Cour du Banc du Roi.

Si c’est une fonction sur laquelle il serait pour lui difficile de se prononcer en début de carrière, une question s’avère pourtant légitime: le monde dans lequel a grandi Christian Monnin a-t-il pu influer sur ses envies et ses aspirations?

“Il y a d’évidence une question de socialisation, qui s’applique à toutes les familles,” note tout d’abord Christian Monnin. “La première fois que j’ai assisté à une cérémonie d’assermentation, c’était celle de mon grand-père il y a 42 ans, quand il est devenu juge en chef du Manitoba. Je devais avoir 8 ou 9 ans. Ça a été impressionnant, en tant que jeune, de voir cette cérémonie, tout ce monde qui était présent. Je n’ai bien sûr rien décidé à ce moment-là, mais la carrière de juriste a toujours été quelque chose qui mijotait en moi.”

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Saturday, May. 17, 2025

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Christian Monnin lors de son assermentation en tant que juge à la Cour du Banc du Roi pour le Manitoba.

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                                Christian Monnin lors de son assermentation en tant que juge à la Cour du Banc du Roi pour le Manitoba.
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En 2025, des Jardins St Léon encore plus tournés vers le local

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En 2025, des Jardins St Léon encore plus tournés vers le local

Jonathan Semah 4 minute read Saturday, May. 3, 2025

Les Jardins St-Léon, le marché extérieur situé sur St Mary’s, ouvre ses portes au public ce 30 avril. Colin Rémillard, copropriétaire, fait le point sur la saison qui s’en vient.

Même si la création des Jardins St-Léon remonte à 1979 par Lise Mulaire et Denis Rémillard, l’excitation est toujours la même quand la date de l’ouverture est connue. Cette année 2025 ne fait pas exception au regard de toutes les réactions enchantées sur les réseaux sociaux quand la compagnie a annoncé son retour pour ce 30 avril.

À l’image des internautes, Colin Rémillard, copropriétaire des Jardins St-Léon a hâte d’accueillir le public et travaille avec son équipe de 55 personnes sur les dernières préparations.

“Tout se passe bien, nos étagères sont déjà bien remplies et nous continuons de les remplir. On a quelques nouveaux employés, mais aussi beaucoup de retours d’anciens, ce qui est toujours un bon signe. La météo a l’air de bien s’annoncer. L’année dernière a été plus occupée que l’année précédente et l’on verra ce qui va passer cette année.”

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Saturday, May. 3, 2025

Archives La Liberté

Colin Rémillard, copropriétaire des Jardins St-Léon, a repris l’affaire en 2016.

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                                Colin Rémillard, copropriétaire des Jardins St-Léon, a repris l’affaire en 2016.
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Cell towers, urban planning, and frustration

Jerry Woloshyn 4 minute read Thursday, May. 1, 2025

For those of you concerned about the growing suppression of public dissent while casting your eyes southwards, sadly, one need look no further than the City of Winnipeg’s very own urban planning department for similar signs of the rise of autocracy.

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Province’s mine assessment ‘shoddy,’ environmental group says

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Province’s mine assessment ‘shoddy,’ environmental group says

Carol Sanders 4 minute read Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025

A group that opposed a sand mine ultimately nixed by the NDP government says the environmental assessment of an open pit mine that has been approved near Hollow Water First Nation is “shoddy.”

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Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025

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Tangi Bell, spokesperson with environmental group Our Line in the Sand, which plans to present a petition of nearly 600 signatures to the NDP government calling for improvements to its “antiquated” oversight process.

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                                Tangi Bell, spokesperson with environmental group Our Line in the Sand, which plans to present a petition of nearly 600 signatures to the NDP government calling for improvements to its “antiquated” oversight process.
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Sauver la Maison Hourie, le vote est ouvert

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Sauver la Maison Hourie, le vote est ouvert

Marie Wielgocki 4 minute read Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025

Organisée par la Fiducie nationale du Canada, la compétition Next Great Save offre un financement et de la visibilité aux lieux historiques menacés partout dans le pays. Cette année, la maison Hourie de Portage-la-Prairie fait partie des douze finalistes. Les gagnants sont choisis par vote du public, qui est ouvert jusqu’au 17 avril.

Sauver l’un des bâtiments emblématiques de l’histoire du Manitoba. Voilà l’objectif du musée de Fort la Reine à Portage-la-Prairie, qui a inscrit au concours l’une de ses bâtisses: la Maison Hourie. C’est sur le site nextgreatsave.ca que le public, seul juge de la finale de cette compétition nationale, est invité à voter pour sauver son patrimoine favori. Parmi les finalistes, la Maison Hourie est le seul édifice situé au Manitoba.

Restaurer la maison Hourie

Les règles sont simples: pour sauver son patrimoine, chaque finaliste mène sa campagne de sensibilisation pour récolter le maximum de soutien. Parrainé par Ecclesiastical Insurance, ce concours s’inscrit dans les missions de la Fiducie nationale du Canada, créée en 1973. Principal organisme de bienfaisance national, la Fiducie a contribué depuis sa création à la protection de plus de 835 lieux partout au Canada.

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Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025

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La Maison Hourie, à Portage-la-Prairie.

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                                La Maison Hourie, à Portage-la-Prairie.
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                                La Maison Hourie de Portage-la-Prairie
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How quickly a friendly frontier can become a barrier

Rebecca Chambers 4 minute read Saturday, Apr. 5, 2025

I’m sitting in a small room with my best friend, watching through a one-way window as American border officers search our car and belongings.

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The modernization of the Senate

Paul G. Thomas 5 minute read Saturday, Apr. 5, 2025

Senate reform and ongoing modernization of its operations will not be a prominent issue in the current election. However, the outcome of the election will have significant consequences for the role of the Senate in the national policy process and for the dynamics of its internal decision-making.

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Sirop d’érable, le trésor de Saint-Pierre-Jolys

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Sirop d’érable, le trésor de Saint-Pierre-Jolys

Lucille Dourlens 5 minute read Saturday, Apr. 5, 2025

L’incontournable Festival du Temps des sucres se prépare à revenir au village de Saint-Pierre-Jolys les 5 et 6 avril. Prenant place dans la Cabane à sucre, une extension du musée, les visiteurs pourront festoyer et célébrer ce fameux sirop local aux teintes ambrées.

Le temps se fait plus doux dans le village de Saint-Pierre-Jolys où les récoltes de sirop d’érable ont doucement commencé depuis la semaine du 17 mars.

En effet, des gelées la nuit combinées à des températures plus élevées le jour créent les conditions propices à la saison des récoltes. Ce type de météo permet d’exercer une pression à l’intérieur de l’arbre favorisant ensuite l’écoulement de “l’eau sucrée” comme aime l’appeler Roland Gagné, le gérant de la Cabane à sucre du village.

“Grâce à Mère Nature, l’eau remonte des racines jusqu’en haut de l’arbre. Ça permet de nettoyer les veines de l’érable et ensuite le liquide s’écoule.”

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Saturday, Apr. 5, 2025

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Roland Gagné s’occupe de l’érablière de Saint-Pierre-Jolys depuis près de 14 ans.

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                                Roland Gagné s’occupe de l’érablière de Saint-Pierre-Jolys depuis près de 14 ans.
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Runway show focuses on treasures, not trash

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Runway show focuses on treasures, not trash

Conrad Sweatman 5 minute read Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025

Some of Manitoba’s best-known public figures — including radio host Ace Burpee, activist Mitch Bourbonniere and politician Nahanni Fontaine — walk the catwalk in a fashion show at 109 Higgins Ave. tonight.

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Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025

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Voices alumni and dress designer Brittany-Morgan Erb paints a garbage bag dress, which symbolizes how many youths in care are forced to move between homes with their belongings stuffed in garbage bags.

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                                Voices alumni and dress designer Brittany-Morgan Erb paints a garbage bag dress for the Voices: Manitoba’s Youth in Care Network fundraiser.
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Red River course focuses on Indigenous cooking techniques, ingredients

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Red River course focuses on Indigenous cooking techniques, ingredients

Eva Wasney 5 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025

With the lunch rush over, the kitchen takes a collective sigh of relief. Jokes are cracked while the flattop is scraped clean and smiles float around the room as prep stations are tidied for the next day’s service.

Gabriel Nanacowop, who had some nerves about overseeing Wiisinin Diner as chef-of-the-day, is feeling particularly satisfied.

“It was good, fast-paced,” says Nanacowop, one of 11 students enrolled in Red River College Polytechnic’s Indigenous Culinary Skills program.

Red River has been offering the yearlong certificate program for nearly a decade. In it, Indigenous students are given a crash course on food preparation, kitchen safety and business basics, with a focus on cultural ingredients and cooking techniques.

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Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025

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Gabriel Nanacowop (left) and Kendrah Sinclair finish preparing lunch with their classmates for guests at Wiisinin Diner.

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                                Gabriel Nanacowop (left) and Kendrah Sinclair finish preparing lunch with their 
classmates for guests at Wiisinin Diner.
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Locally produced renewable energy is the right call

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Locally produced renewable energy is the right call

Jessica Kelly 4 minute read Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025

At the start of Premier Wab Kinew’s government’s mandate, it signalled it would work to get Manitoba to a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. With 99 per cent of the province’s electricity already emissions-free, it is a small, but important gap to bridge.

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Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025

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Manitoba Hydro has to think more carefully about new power sources for this province.

Tim Smith / The Brandon Sun files
                                Manitoba Hydro has to think more carefully about new power sources for this province.
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Une technologie de pointe au Manitoba

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Une technologie de pointe au Manitoba

Hugo Beaucamp 5 minute read Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025

À Saint-Eustache, la compagnie Tritec Concrete se lance dans la commercialisation d’une technologie d’élimination des déchets organiques aux nombreux avantages.

Sur le terrain de la compagnie Tritec Concrete, aux abords de Saint-Eustache à l’ouest de Winnipeg, une machine d’une dizaine de mètres de haut se dresse à l’extérieur, derrière les hangars.

Il s’agit d’un prototype de Rapid Organic Converter (ROC). Celui-ci fonctionne en continu depuis 2016 et a vu le jour sous l’impulsion de Jamie Dufresne, propriétaire de Tritec Concrete, qui a travaillé pendant une bonne partie de sa carrière dans la recherche et le développement.

“Je cherchais un moyen de récupérer les déchets agricoles, que nous brûlions à l’époque, et de trouver un moyen de le granuler ou l’ensacher. Le système actuel consomme tout ce qui est organique.”

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Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025

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David Paz, président-directeur général de Tritec Concrete.

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                                David Paz, président-directeur général de Tritec Concrete.
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Employees aim for the stars at Magellan Aerospace

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Employees aim for the stars at Magellan Aerospace

3 minute read Friday, Mar. 6, 2026

When making a major career course correction, Julie Robichaud did the math. She calculated that a job at Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg would give her wings to soar to new and higher professional goals.

“I had just come out of 10 years in hospitality and decided to switch gears, so I started at Magellan at three days a week and they quickly moved me to five days,” says Robichaud.

“It’s been great. The company is very good about giving me the educational and other supports I need to succeed and to grow.”

Magellan Aerospace is a global company that designs, engineers and manufactures aeroengine and aerostructure components for the aerospace and space markets. Located in Winnipeg, the company’s employees build everything from complex aircraft assemblies to satellite buses.

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Friday, Mar. 6, 2026

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen visits Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg, to discuss the upcoming Artemis launch with the team.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen visits Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg, to discuss the upcoming Artemis launch with the team.
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Muslim student association serving thousands of meals during Ramadan at U of M

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Muslim student association serving thousands of meals during Ramadan at U of M

John Longhurst 2 minute read Monday, Mar. 10, 2025

The University of Manitoba Muslim Students’ Association is serving more than 7,000 free meals during the month of Ramadan.

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Monday, Mar. 10, 2025

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Members of the University of Manitoba Muslim StudentsÕ Association prepare for iftar at the end of their fast during Ramadan in their prayer room at the U of MB Monday, March 3, 2025.

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Members of the University of Manitoba Muslim StudentsÕ Association prepare for iftar at the end of their fast during Ramadan in their prayer room at the U of MB Monday, March 3, 2025. 

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‘Historic day’ as MMF signs royalty agreement with first potash mine

Gabrielle Piché 4 minute read Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Promises of potash money and partnership led the Manitoba Métis Federation to declare Friday a “historical day.”

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Winnipeg Muslims focus on giving as Ramadan begins

John Longhurst 3 minute read Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Winnipeg Muslims may have begun fasting for Ramadan but their minds are on others who may be hungry.

Three city groups are among 45 Islamic organizations across Canada participating in the #FastFeed Ramadan Food Bank Campaign to Combat Hunger.

The campaign, launched by the Canadian Council of Imams, is being supported by the Islamic Social Services Association, the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute and the Manitoba Islamic Association.

The campaign, which also uses the name Give 30, will take place during Ramadan from Friday to March 29.

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Anti-racism activist hopes to make our communities mutually respectful

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Anti-racism activist hopes to make our communities mutually respectful

AV Kitching 7 minute read Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman is a clinical and consulting psychologist at Clinic Psychology Manitoba. He has a consulting and coaching firm called Lead with Diversity, he is the assistant professor with the department of clinical health psychology at the University of Manitoba and he has just written his first book, Developing Anti-Racist Cultural Competence, which aims to help people develop practical skills, insight and better empathy when working with diverse groups.

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Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

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Rehman Abdulrehman believes we are seeing obvious examples of racism all over the world these days.

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                                Rehman Abdulrehman believes we are seeing obvious examples of racism all over the world these days.
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Le logo d’un francophile de cœur

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Le logo d’un francophile de cœur

Camille Harper 4 minute read Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025

Originaire du quartier Tyndall Park à Winnipeg, c’est pourtant à Saint-Boniface que l’anglophone Jonato Dalayoan a choisi de s’installer il y a 22 ans. “C’était mon premier domicile, et depuis je suis toujours resté ici avec ma femme et mes enfants.”

Lui-même d’origine philippine, et sa femme germano-philippine, ils ont pleinement embrassé Saint-Boniface, sa culture francophone, et bien sûr son Festival du Voyageur. “Mes enfants vont à l’école d’immersion française et parlent couramment le français, affirme-t-il avec fierté. Je les appelle mes francopinos! En fait, ils parlent très bien le français mais pas du tout le filipino.”

Le Festival du Voyageur, la famille Dalayoan y a donc passé de nombreuses journées à travers les années. Jonato Dalayoan raconte: “Je vis proche du parc Provencher et je me souviens que dans mes premières années à Saint-Boniface, il y avait des sculptures de neige du Festival dans le parc Provencher. C’était toujours quelque chose que j’avais très hâte d’aller voir.

“Aujourd’hui, on va souvent au parc du Voyageur avec les enfants. Le Festival a beaucoup changé dans les cinq à dix dernières années, il y a beaucoup de nouvelles activités, de nouveaux spectacles, de nouvelles musiques, c’était vraiment cool pour toute la famille!”

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Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025

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Jonata Dalayoan est le dessinateur du logo du 56e Festival du Voyageur.

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                                Jonata Dalayoan est le dessinateur du logo du 56e Festival du Voyageur.
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Recruitment and retention: a health-care challenge

Niall Harney 4 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025

Manitoba’s government was elected in October 2023 with a strong mandate to “fix health care.” Central to this commitment is resetting the relationship with Manitoba’s health-care workers.

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National symbols can be problematic, and the Canadian flag has been through a lot in its 60 years

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National symbols can be problematic, and the Canadian flag has been through a lot in its 60 years

Jen Zoratti 5 minute read Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

So, folks, where are we at on the Canadian flag? Is it cool to unfurl the ol’ girl again or what?

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Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

Marc Gallant / Winnipeg Free Press. Local- FILE STOCK PHOTO. Canadian flag against blue cloudy sky. 070323.

Marc Gallant / Winnipeg Free Press. Local- FILE STOCK PHOTO. Canadian flag against blue cloudy sky. 070323.
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Noir et fier met les mots sur les maux

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Noir et fier met les mots sur les maux

Lucille Dourlens 5 minute read Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

Noir et Fier revient jusqu’au 28 février pour un mois de festivités et d’animations placées sous le signe de l’échange et de la guérison. Wilgis Agossa, directeur artistique, nous en dit plus sur les nouveautés de la quatrième édition.

“Mots sur Maux,” voilà le thème du festival Noir et Fier cette année. La programmation a été pensée de façon à créer des temps d’échanges autour de diverses activités où des histoires touchantes pourront être racontées, celles des personnes noires.

La première nouveauté se tiendra au Théâtre Cercle Molière (TCM) lors des “Dimanches en famille”. Ce rendez-vous hebdomadaire, déjà en place au TCM, s’adapte pour proposer des animations telles que de la danse, du break, des jeux ou encore des contes pour “nous permettre de nous enrichir,” indique Wilgis Agossa.

En parallèle, un autre moment de rencontres se tiendra chaque milieu de semaine avec “Les mercredis je conte,” de 17 h 30 à 19 h. Le public pourra y découvrir des histoires de plusieurs peuples. “Dans les cultures noires, la tradition orale a une grande richesse, explique Wilgis Agossa. Quand on veut faire passer un message et dire les choses, on utilise le conte. Ce rendez-vous nous permettra de voyager vers un autre continent, que ce soit avec les contes d’Afrique centrale, d’Afrique de l’Ouest ou même des Caraïbes.”

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Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

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Wilgis Agossa lors du vernissage de la 4e édition de Noir et Fier au Théâtre Cercle Molière.

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                                Wilgis Agossa lors du vernissage de la 4e édition de Noir et Fier au Théâtre Cercle Molière.
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Manitoba surpasses goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers, says health minister

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Manitoba surpasses goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers, says health minister

Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

WINNIPEG - Manitoba's NDP government has surpassed its goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers since taking office more than a year ago, but the news is receiving mixed responses from some groups who represent health-care staff.

The province announced on Friday that from last April to the end of December it hired 1,255 net-new health-care workers, including nurses, physicians and midwives, to work within the public system.

"Each and every one of these 1,255 frontline health-care workers have joined our system because they want to care for their neighbours, their fellow citizens (and) their community members," Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara told news reporters.

The NDP government committed to hiring 100 doctors, 210 nurses and 600 health-care aides as part of its 2024 budget.

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Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

The Manitoba NDP government says it has surpassed its goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers since taking office more than a year ago. The exterior of the Manitoba Legislature is seen in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

The Manitoba NDP government says it has surpassed its goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers since taking office more than a year ago. The exterior of the Manitoba Legislature is seen in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods