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Louis Riel SD passes 2023-24 budget

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The Louis Riel School Division board of trustees approved the division’s 2023-24 budget last week. This year’s budget totals $224,776,978.

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Golf Manitoba names this year’s Team Manitoba roster

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Fighting PC cuts as session resumes

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Fighting PC cuts as session resumes

Jamie Moses 3 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

I’m proud to be back in the Legislature this month alongside my Manitoba NDP caucus colleagues. I continue working to represent the best interest of St. Vital constituency and fight the Progressive Conservatives’ privatization agenda on behalf of all Manitobans. Every day I hear from constituents and neighbours in St. Vital who are struggling in one way or the other.

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The emergency room at Victoria General Hospital was closed in October 2017.

Manitoba’s weak conflict-of-interest laws

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Manitoba’s weak conflict-of-interest laws

Dougald Lamont 3 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

Last year, I brought a conflict-of-interest case against Premier Heather Stefanson. While a sitting MLA and cabinet minister, the premier sold off more than $30 million worth of real estate and didn’t disclose it.

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Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson was found by a judge to have breached conflict-interest rules when she failed to declare a $30-million real estate transaction involving her family’s business. She was not penalized.

What’s up with those crazy socks?

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What’s up with those crazy socks?

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Tuesday, March 21 was World Down Syndrome Day, also called Crazy Socks Day. Down syndrome is known medically as Trisomy 21 and awareness of it is raised every year on the 21st day of the third month. Down syndrome is present in about 1 in 800 births across all races, genders and socio-economic conditions. This year, I honoured guests from L’Arche Winnipeg and the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society at the Manitoba Legislature with a private member’s statement on the day.

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Word Down Syndrome Day was March 21, when many people wear ‘crazy socks’ to raise awareness.

Manitobans deserve climate action

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Manitobans deserve climate action

Lisa Naylor 3 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

Manitobans are worried about not having the health care available when they need it. They are worried about the cuts to their children’s education. They are worried about the cost of living. Many people are also worried about climate change. I hear this often when I am talking to people in Wolseley – they are disappointed by the Progressive Conservative government’s lack of action to address the climate crisis during two terms in office.

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Manitoba’s cosmetic pesticide restrictions were rolled back with Bill 22.

Historic help for Manitobans

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Historic help for Manitobans

Heather Stefanson 2 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

Our Progressive Conservative team was proud to present Budget 2023 on March 7, providing historic help for Manitobans when they need it most.

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Premier Heather Stefanson and finance minister Cliff Cullen show off copies of the 2023 provincial budget at the Legislative Building on March 7.

Leila Avenue set to be rehabilitated, resurfaced

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Leila Avenue set to be rehabilitated, resurfaced

Devi Sharma 3 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

As city councillor for Old Kildonan, I am committed to keeping residents and businesses informed about issues that matter to the community, and today I am providing an update on the condition of Leila Avenue.

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Leila Avenue will be freshly streetscaped in a rehabilitation project scheduled to begin in 2024.

Street names are products of their times

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Street names are products of their times

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“What’s in a name?”

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Winnipeg city council will consider a call to rename Bishop Grandin Boulevard, pictured here at its intersection with Kenaston Boulevard, as Abinojii Mikanah.

Health system has been broken for two decades

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Health system has been broken for two decades

Cindy Lamoureux 3 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

Health care makes up almost half of our provincial budget, yet provincial governments have neglected it in Manitoba for decades. We need to make some big changes to improve patient care and community-based services to fix our health-care system.

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Brian Sinclair died in 2008 after waiting 34 hours for care in the emergency department at WinnipegÆs Health Sciences Centre. Manitoba’s health system is still broken.

Kenny Daodu tells her incredible story

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Kenny Daodu tells her incredible story

Beatrice Watson 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

Kenny Daodu is a force of nature. Once you meet the president of the Congress of Black Women of Manitoba, it’s hard to forget her sparkling personality. She always has the biggest smile and a positive outlook. Beneath her smiles hides many secrets, pain and trauma that she had to overcome to be where she is today.

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Kenny Daodu (second from left) was joined at the launch of her book, Life Labour Love, by local politicians (from left) Markus Chambers, Uzoma Asagwara and Shola Agboola.

Uncovering history in Manitoba

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Uncovering history in Manitoba

Donna Minkus 3 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

In a presentation to the Charleswood Historical Society, Ed Fread, a senior project archeologist at WSP in Canada, discussed two archeological projects conducted in Manitoba.

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When artifacts were discovered during work on restoring St. Andrews Lock and Dam, work was halted and the Peguis First Nation and Manitoba Métis Federation were brought in to monitor the project.

Seven Oaks raises taxes in lieu of program cuts

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Seven Oaks raises taxes in lieu of program cuts

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER Northwest Winnipeg 3 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

The Seven Oaks School Division will be raising taxes to avoid cutting staff and programs, it said in a media release shortly after the release of its 2023-24 budget.

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Brian O’Leary, superintendent of the Seven Oaks School Division, speaks at a Seven Oaks School Division budget presentation at Seven Oaks Performing Arts Centre Monday, February 27.

Movin’ On fulfills dreams at Dakota House

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Movin’ On fulfills dreams at Dakota House

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Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

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(From left) Jeanne Carlson, Lori Botan, Keith Coffin, Margaret Rempel, Wilma Coffin, Irene Young, Romeo Montsion.

SJASD approves budget for 2023-24 school year

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SJASD approves budget for 2023-24 school year

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER St. James-Assiniboia 2 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

The St. James-Assiniboia School Division approved its budget for the 2023-24 school year on March 7.

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The St. James-Assiniboia School Division approved its budget for the 2023-24 school year on March 7.

Bisons basketball star wins national award

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Bisons basketball star wins national award

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

For just the second time, a University of Manitoba men’s basketball player has won the Dr. Peter Mullins Trophy as the nation’s U Sports rookie of the year.

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Simon Hildebrandt sizes up a free throw.

Sports in brief for week of March 22, 2023

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Sports in brief for week of March 22, 2023

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Manitoba Bisons show well at U Sports track and field nationals

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Members of the University of Manitoba Bisons men’s track and field team pose with their medals after finishing third at the U Sports national championships in Saskatoon on March 11.

Educator wins Juno for teacher of the year

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Educator wins Juno for teacher of the year

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A music teacher at Lakewood School is shining bright after winning the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year award at this year’s Juno Awards.

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Jewel Casselman became the first elementary school music teacher to win the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year award at this years JUNOs.

Southeast Winnipeg news in brief for March 22, 2023

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Southeast Winnipeg news in brief for March 22, 2023

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Glenwood CC to hold AGM April 13

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Glenwood CC to hold AGM April 13

Windsor Park wins Price Division championship

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Windsor Park wins Price Division championship

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Windsor Park Collegiate has a new championship banner to hang from the rafters.

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Windsor Park Collegiate’s boys hockey team won the Winnipeg High School Hockey League’s Price Division championship, beating Powerview in two straight games.

Northeast news in brief for March 15, 2023

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Northeast news in brief for March 15, 2023

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Easter pancake breakfast in East St. Paul

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Easter pancake breakfast in East St. Paul

On the front foot

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On the front foot

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Rob Tétrault doesn’t believe in standing still.

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Between May 12 and 24, Rob Tétrault is planning to run 24 half marathons across the province, which equates to the equivalent of two each day during the 12-day period, called Run with Rob.

It was 71 years ago this week…

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It was 71 years ago this week…

T. Kent Morgan 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

When the Chicago Black Hawks visited the New York Rangers on March 23, 1952, the final NHL game of the season for both teams had little meaning.

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Famed Winnipeg hockey player Bill Mosienko holds three pucks after scoring three goals in 21 seconds on March 23, 1952 against the New York Rangers.

Visiting Christian holy sites

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Visiting Christian holy sites

RoseAnna Schick 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

For Christians, the season leading up to Easter Sunday is significant. Lent is a period of reflection and reparation that begins on Ash Wednesday and spans 40 days. It ends the day before Good Friday and is a spiritual time for holy places and pilgrimages. For those who want to unite in prayer and purpose, or for those simply seeking to nourish the soul, here are some renowned Christian sites worth visiting:

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Catedral de Santiago, in Galicia, Spain, is the destination point for pilgrams walking the Way of St. James.

New bike lanes planned for Osborne Village

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New bike lanes planned for Osborne Village

Cody Sellar STAFF REPORTER Osborne village 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

The city has released its final design for protected bike lanes set to be built this summer as part of a larger road renewal project in Osborne Village.

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River Avenue will be getting a protected bike lane this summer.

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