British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
In a significant move towards reconciliation, Winnipeg’s city hall has unanimously voted to rename Bishop Grandin Trail to Awasisak Mēskanow and endorsed the renaming of Bishop Grandin Boulevard to Abinojii Mikanah, which translates to Children’s Road in Ojibway and Cree, Grandin Street to Taapweewin Way. The decision was made to acknowledge the horrific role played Read More…
The mass resignation of the nurses in the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program in Manitoba is a crisis that demands immediate attention. On Tuesday, one-third of the program’s casual nurses resigned, citing a lack of resources from the Manitoba government. This is an unprecedented situation that should not be taken lightly. Nurses who work Read More…
The tragic deaths of two Edmonton Police officers left the city in shock and mourning on Thursday. Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan died while responding to a call at an apartment complex in northwest Edmonton. The incident occurred early in the morning, and the suspect, who was reportedly armed, took his own life after Read More…
Manitoba, Canada, is bracing for heavy snowfall over the upcoming weekend, despite temperatures heating up. Southern Manitoba, including the city of Winnipeg, is expected to receive 10 to 20 cm of snow, which may cause some travel disruptions. The weather forecast for the weekend predicts that the temperatures will see a high of -6 and Read More…
The need for affordable child care in Manitoba is a pressing issue for families across the province. Many families struggle to find and afford quality child care, which can often result in parents having to choose between their careers and their children. With the recent announcement of Manitoba achieving an average of $10-a-day regulated child Read More…
On February 27th, 2023, a patient died in the waiting room of the Health Sciences Centre in Manitoba, bringing renewed attention to this issue. This is not an isolated incident, and unfortunately, it is not the first time this has happened in Canada. Over the last two years, there have been numerous reports of patients Read More…
Manitobans head to the polls in October to choose their next government Manitobans are gearing up for a hotly contested election that will determine who will hold the reins of power in the province for the next few years. The two main contenders for the position of premier are the Progressive Conservative Party (P.C) and Read More…
The Manitoba government has announced new measures to ensure perpetrators of violent crime face consequences. For years, Manitoba has held the ominous title of being the murder capital of Canada, with an increase in the homicide rate annually. Justice Minister Goertzen stated that the government is committed to improving public safety by providing the justice Read More…
The first Annual Black Business Gala presented by CIBC Black Entrepreneur Program and Motto was recently held at the Motto’s Grand Opening in Manitoba. The event was an exquisite, elegant affair, with food catered by one of Winnipeg’s top chefs, Melissa Brown of Brownees Urban Bistro. Motto has quickly become Manitoba’s premier one-stop shop for Read More…
On February 17, 2023, the Manitoba government announced a significant investment of over $123 million in nine initiatives aimed at retaining, recruiting, and supporting nurses. The announcement came amid scathing criticism of the health Minister Audrey Gordon and the government’s handling of the healthcare system in the wake of many nurses quitting the profession due Read More…
The British Columbia government’s recent investment in the distribution of Welcome Home Kits is a step in the right direction towards addressing homelessness in the province. This innovative program provides much-needed support to individuals and families as they transition into more stable housing, helping them to rebuild their lives and regain their independence. The $450 Read More…
Brett Wilson is facing widespread backlash for his divisive anti-Semitic rhetoric Brett Wilson, a former investor on the popular show “Dragon’s Den,” has again come under fire for another one of his inflammatory comments, this time for comparing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Adolf Hitler. Wilson’s comments have sparked widespread outrage, with many people Read More…
NDP Leader Wab Kinew wants answers to how these contracts were awarded Winnipeg – Wab Kinew, leader of the Manitoba New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Official Opposition, is calling on Premier Heather Stefanson to answer questions regarding access to government information and contracts awarded to companies represented by the Principal of Upstream Strategy Group, Read More…
The race to replace outgoing Member of Parliament Candice Bergen for Portage-Lisgar just got a bit more competitive with the entry of former Winnipeg MP Lawrence Toet. Toet is set to challenge Cameron Friesen, the perceived front-runner and former finance minister and MLA. Friesen has served as the Manitoba Minister of Finance, Justice, Health, Seniors Read More…
In a recent development in Alberta, Canada, 51 lawyers signed a petition asking the law society to eliminate Indigenous cultural competency from their training. This move has sparked controversy, with over 400 lawyers and 124 additional signatories signing a counter-petition to keep the training intact. Indigenous cultural competency is an important aspect of legal education Read More…
Despite Groundhog Day Prediction, Manitobans Want the Cold Spell to End The current polar vortex that is hitting Manitoba has brought record-breaking low temperatures, making it a winter that will not soon be forgotten. Despite the prediction made by Manitoba Merv on Groundhog Day, where he saw his shadow, signalling six more weeks of winter, Read More…
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Obby Khan has made history as the first Muslim to serve in cabinet as a minister in Manitoba. This landmark achievement is a testament to the growing representation of diverse communities in government and the progress that has been made towards creating a more inclusive and representative political landscape. Read More…
British Columbia, In 2022, British Columbia made a bold move by applying to the federal government for an exemption to decriminalize certain hard drugs, including cocaine (in both crack and powder form), methamphetamine, MDMA, and opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, and morphine. The government approved this request, and the new exemption is effective today. Under Read More…
Today, Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson announced her anticipated cabinet shuffle. The shuffle was expected but may have been slightly delayed with the resignation of Finance Miniter Friesen to run federally. That being said, it is well within the Premier’s prerogative to rearrange the portfolios of different ministers within her government, potentially as a response to Read More…
Cameron Scott Friesen, member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Morden-Winkler, has announced his resignation from his position as Manitoba Minister of Finance to seek the seat for Portage-Lisgar in the House of Commons. The seat will become vacant after Member of Parliament Candice Bergen announced she would not seek re-election after 14 years. Read More…
TDS News – On Thursday, the Manitoba government announced a $200-million carbon tax relief fund to provide financial assistance to 700,000 Manitobans affected by increased food and fuel costs. This includes seniors, singles and couples with or without children who lived in the province on Dec. 31, 2021, and whose family net income that year was less Read More…
Alberta and Saskatchewan have traditionally been conservative strongholds in Canadian politics, with both provinces consistently voting for Conservative candidates in federal elections. However, with the ongoing economic struggles in both provinces, some are now questioning whether it is time for a change and if it might be worth holding their noses and voting Liberal in Read More…
