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Rules should not trump common sense

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Rules should not trump common sense

Donna Minkus 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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The Manitoba government last month rejected a low-cost proposal to help move 105 unwanted visitation pods from personal care homes and turn them into free housing.

Clarity of focus nothing without accountability

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Clarity of focus nothing without accountability

Andrew Braga 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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City council’s recently released Strategic Priority Action Plan lays out several expansive (and expensive) ideas for the city’s public service to focus on between 2023 and 2026 under mayor Scott Gillingham).

Addressing the issues at Adanac

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Addressing the issues at Adanac

Malaya Marcelino 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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The Adanac Apartments building has been the focus of much discussion recently.

Seven Oaks offers buyouts to social workers

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Seven Oaks offers buyouts to social workers

Nahanni Fontaine 2 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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It’s time to invest in infrastructure

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It’s time to invest in infrastructure

Jim Maloway 2 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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Elmwood MLA Jim Maloway is pictured with St. Alphonsus School students, staff and parents at the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools’ reception at the Manitoba Legislature on April 19. (From left) Principal Christine McInnis; board member John Czezowski; Sebastian Czezowski; Maloway; Xavier Love; board member Christina Love; Lea Mattis; and teacher Elissa Mattis.

MMJHL Canucks almost unstoppable in 2022-23

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MMJHL Canucks almost unstoppable in 2022-23

Fred Morris 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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The St. James Jr. Canucks celebrated winning the MMJHL championship on April 23 at St. Vital Arena.

Spring heralds new promise, and projects

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Spring heralds new promise, and projects

Janice Morley-Lecomte 2 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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The SNAC will use a grant from the arts, culture and sport in community fund to preserve and renovate its building and to acquire new and updated equipment to enhance programs and service

Advocating for Tyndall Park seniors

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Advocating for Tyndall Park seniors

Cindy Lamoureux 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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Many seniors in Tyndall Park say they are not getting the care they need.

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Angels are all winners on this journey

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Angels are all winners on this journey

Louise Hedman 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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The u19AA Angels won the Manitoba ringette championship in March and went on to represent the province at the national championships in Regina last month.

‘Walker Brigade’ invades legislature

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‘Walker Brigade’ invades legislature

Anne Yanchyshyn 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 3, 2023

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(From left) Rochelle Squires poses at the Manitoba Legislative Building with Lori Botan, Irene Young, Jeanne Carlson, Romeo Montsion and Anne Yanchyshyn.

What the city budget means for St. Vital

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What the city budget means for St. Vital

Brian Mayes 2 minute read Sunday, Apr. 30, 2023

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The newly approved city budget for 2023 includes long-term commitments to repairs to the Elm Park Bridge.

Are you asking for what you want?

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Are you asking for what you want?

Hadass Eviatar 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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Sometimes we are unclear what we want because we don’t know ourselves. This makes it even harder for others to figure it out.

Losing a loved one

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Losing a loved one

Doug Kretchmer 4 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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Seeing someone through their last journey can be a difficult and emotional time.

What the federal budget means for you

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What the federal budget means for you

Kevin Lamoureux 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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Winnipeg North MP Kevin Lamoureux and federal Justice Minister David Lametti recently discussed the new grocery rebate at a Tyndall Park store.

Waverley West residents honoured

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Waverley West residents honoured

Janice Lukes 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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Obby Khan, Paramjit Shahi, Sandra Sukhan, Kim O’Hara, and Janice Lukes, pictured at a recent Platinum Jubilee medals awards ceremony.

Budget 2023 helps students, homebuyers

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Budget 2023 helps students, homebuyers

Dan Vandal 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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In Manitoba, approximately 19,800 post-secondary students with financial needs will be eligible to receive up to $14,400 in the 2023 school year.

Car insurance shouldn’t be rising

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Car insurance shouldn’t be rising

Matt Wiebe 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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Sage Creek child-care facility completed

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Sage Creek child-care facility completed

Andrew Smith 2 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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(From left) Lagimodiere MLA Andrew Smith; Sage Creek Residents’ Association president Frank Capasso; Living Prairie Childcare chairperson Stephanie Seier; Living Prairie Childcare assistant director Tracy Fitzsimmons; Living Prairie Childcare executive Director Victoria Hale, provincial minister of education & early childhood learning Wayne Ewasko; and parent Amanjeev Arora celebrate the completion of Living Prairie Childcare’s newest facility.

Keep your homes, business safe

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Keep your homes, business safe

Tony Zerucha 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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Experts say that if you do just one thing to protect your home or business, it is that you ensure it is well-lit and blind spots are covered by motion-activated cameras.

Get your green thumb growing

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Get your green thumb growing

Dan Sylvestre 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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The idea of growing your own vegetables will likely catch on with many people this year. It takes time and diligence to begin but once you’re set up, you will enjoy the bounty.

Cut through the grey with a houseplant or two

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Cut through the grey with a houseplant or two

Janine LeGal 3 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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Correspondent Janine LeGal writes that between January and April, she has to have more green in her environment to stay uplifted.

Spring melt reveals many treasures

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Spring melt reveals many treasures

Heather Innis 2 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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Melting snow can reveal many ‘treasures’ that may have been buried for months. At this point, most of us will settle for green grass.

Sailing with the sons of Sinbad

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Sailing with the sons of Sinbad

Ron Buffie 2 minute read Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023

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The Triumph of Righteousness was the dhow in which maritime historian Alan Villiers sailed the coast of Africa, accompanying captain and crew on a voyage from the Persian Gulf and back again.

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