Community Correspondents

Fighting PC cuts as session resumes

Jamie Moses 3 minute read 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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Cryptocurrency fraud is on the rise

Winnipeg Police Service 3 minute read Preview

Cryptocurrency fraud is on the rise

Winnipeg Police Service 3 minute read 2:00 AM CDT

By now, we have all heard of cryptocurrency. The term has been in the Oxford English Dictionary since 2014. Most people have had a conversation or two about Bitcoin, Ethereum or Dogecoin. However, the familiarity of the words is not enough to remove the mystery behind cryptocurrency. The dichotomy of known versus unknown has not gone unnoticed by fraud actors, who have incorporated cryptocurrency in most fraud schemes for years.

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Dreamstime

Cryptocurrency frauds present investigative challenges, as the funds can be moved quickly and anonymously allowing access anywhere in the world.

Working to improve our health-care system

Kevin Lamoureux 3 minute read Preview

Working to improve our health-care system

Kevin Lamoureux 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Health care is, in many ways, a core part of what it means to be Canadian. To receive essential health-care services, the only thing Canadians should require is a health card, not a credit card.

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Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

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Winnipeg North MP Kevin Lamoureux accompanied Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on a visit to the Grace Hospital in early March.

Privatizing liquor sales not a good idea

Malaya Marcelino 3 minute read Preview

Privatizing liquor sales not a good idea

Malaya Marcelino 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

The Progressive Conservative government has once again brought legislation forward to privatize liquor in Manitoba with the introduction of Bill 9.

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Dreamstime

The Progressive Conservative government’s Bill 9 seeks to allow for the sale of liquor in private stores in Manitoba.

Seniors bear brunt of failures in care

Jim Maloway 2 minute read Preview

Seniors bear brunt of failures in care

Jim Maloway 2 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

If you have a family member in long-term care, or receiving home-care services, or on a wait list for surgery, or who needed emergency care, you will have experienced the terrible decline in our health-care system first-hand. Seniors continue to bear the brunt of these failures, the lion’s share of which are the Progressive Conservative government’s direct responsibility.

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Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

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February was “I Love to Read” month. Elmwood MLA Jim Maloway is pictured here reading with Grade 3 and 4 students at École Neil Campbell School.

What’s up with those crazy socks?

James Teitsma 3 minute read Preview

What’s up with those crazy socks?

James Teitsma 3 minute read 2:00 AM CDT

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.

Manitoba’s weak conflict-of-interest laws

Dougald Lamont 3 minute read Preview

Manitoba’s weak conflict-of-interest laws

Dougald Lamont 3 minute read 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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John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press

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.

Manitobans deserve climate action

Lisa Naylor 3 minute read Preview

Manitobans deserve climate action

Lisa Naylor 3 minute read 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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Dreamstime

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

Historic help for Manitobans

Heather Stefanson 2 minute read Preview

Historic help for Manitobans

Heather Stefanson 2 minute read 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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Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press

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

Devi Sharma 2 minute read Preview

Leila Avenue set to be rehabilitated, resurfaced

Devi Sharma 2 minute read 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

Andrew Braga 3 minute read Preview

Street names are products of their times

Andrew Braga 3 minute read 2:00 AM CDT

“What’s in a name?”

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Winnipeg Free Press file photo

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

Cindy Lamoureux 3 minute read Preview

Health system has been broken for two decades

Cindy Lamoureux 3 minute read 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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Winnipeg Free Press file photo

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

Beatrice Watson 3 minute read Preview

Kenny Daodu tells her incredible story

Beatrice Watson 3 minute read 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

Donna Minkus 3 minute read Preview

Uncovering history in Manitoba

Donna Minkus 3 minute read 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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Government of Canada

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.

The story of Hearne and Harmon avenues

Fred Morris 2 minute read Preview

The story of Hearne and Harmon avenues

Fred Morris 2 minute read 2:00 AM CDT

Harmon Avenue and Hearne Avenue are half-bays which run off Lodge Avenue, which runs east-west and Mount Royal Road, which runs north-south. Daniel Harmon (1778–1843) was an author worked for the North West Company. Samuel Hearne (1745-1798) was an explorer employed by the Hudson Bay Company.

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University of Manitoba Archives

Funeral director Njall Bardal was a resident of Hearne Avenue in St. James.

Signs of spring

Tony Nardella 1 minute read Preview

Signs of spring

Tony Nardella 1 minute read 2:00 AM CDT

Tony Nardella is a St. Vital photographer who was out and about catching signs of spring recently, including an ice sculpture in Royalwood and an upside-down nuthatch in Provencher Park.

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Photo by Tony Nardella

Online fraud is on the rise – protect yourself

Tony Zerucha 2 minute read Preview

Online fraud is on the rise – protect yourself

Tony Zerucha 2 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

While society as a whole is doing a slightly better job of protecting itself online, we can still do a whole lot better, according to the results of a recent study by Security.org. While it surveyed 1,000 Americans, Canadians display similar behaviours.

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Dreamstime

Fraud is gowing because more of us are online more often.

Are we forgetting to celebrate being alive?

Janine LeGal 3 minute read Preview

Are we forgetting to celebrate being alive?

Janine LeGal 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself how much of your life is spent smiling, laughing or, dare I say, being joyful?

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Photo by Janine LeGal

Sometimes cat pictures are good therapy.

Make little changes, the big ones get easier

Heather Innis 3 minute read Preview

Make little changes, the big ones get easier

Heather Innis 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

While some people make New Year’s Resolutions, I enjoy making a new vision board every year. Since they are meant to serve as a visual reminder and source of inspiration, my vision board usually consists of random magazine photos and pictures depicting people engaged in activities that represent my goals for the year. I especially love the excuse to spend a happy afternoon with my scissors, glue, and lots of motivational stickers. Although I enjoy the crafting aspect, unfortunately most of my lofty aspirations are not met by the time the next year rolls around.

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Dreamstime

The book Atomic Habits encouraged correspondent Heather Innis to shift the scope of her vision board for 2023.

Holding the line on self-care

Hadass Eviatar 3 minute read Preview

Holding the line on self-care

Hadass Eviatar 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Sometimes life decides to test how serious you are about self-care. Not necessarily by throwing major curve balls – those would be obvious. When there’s an emergency, clearly sometimes boundaries need to be crossed temporarily, for the good of all. I’m talking about a form of ‘scope creep’.

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Dreamstime

Even when life’s demands creep up on you, it’s important to take time for self-care.

Basketball creating a buzz at Churchill

Dan Sylvestre 2 minute read Preview

Basketball creating a buzz at Churchill

Dan Sylvestre 2 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Basketball is a huge deal this year at Collège Churchill High School.

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Shadrak Lasu (left) and TJ Capuno are members of the Churchill Bulldogs varsity basketball team.

A busy month, plenty to share

Rochelle Squires 3 minute read Preview

A busy month, plenty to share

Rochelle Squires 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Our community has been bustling with cheerful activity this winter. With annual grassroots festivities being in full swing, there is much to share.

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Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press

Riel MLA Rochelle Squires reports on a busy February in her constituency.

Paying attention to needs of Manitoba families

Nahanni Fontaine 2 minute read Preview

Paying attention to needs of Manitoba families

Nahanni Fontaine 2 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

The final legislative sitting before the next provincial election resumed on Wednesday, March 1. I’ve been looking forward to resuming session, so that my NDP colleagues and I can hold the Progressive Conservative government to account for their failures in health care, education, on affordability and more.

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Dreamstime

Many children in Manitoba go to school on empty stomachs.

Investing in a better Manitoba

Janice Morley–Lecomte 3 minute read Preview

Investing in a better Manitoba

Janice Morley–Lecomte 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

There are many events in Manitoba that make winter fun. Winter carnivals and Festival du Voyageur are a few of the winter events that bring families and neighbors together. Seine River is home to St. Norbert Heritage Days, a winter celebration that showcases the area’s heritage and history, as well as the families who first settled in the area. On Feb. 4, a Heritage Day winter carnival was held at the St. Norbert Community Centre. Games, popcorn and prizes brought smiles, laughs, and shouts of joy from all who participated.

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Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

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St. Norbert Heritage Day was celebrated on Feb. 4.

calendrier communautaire 233-ALLÔ

Calendrier communautaire 1 minute read Preview

calendrier communautaire 233-ALLÔ

Calendrier communautaire 1 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Jusqu’au 25 mars • Empreinte(s) • Théâtre Cercle Molière

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Manitoba Music

Carlos and the Suspiroes perform at Mardi Jazz on March 28.

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