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Cross-border vaccination for teachers Save to Read Later
Premier Brian Pallister said a deal is being worked out with the state of North Dakota and the federal government to allow Manitoba teachers to get vaccinated at sites in the United States during Thursday s press conference. At that same conference, Pallister complained that the media is using too many images of needles in its coverage of COVID-19, which he thinks could be scaring people away from getting vaccinated. (The Canadian Press)
Manitoba’s teachers and educational workers will soon be able to head south of the border for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Province commits $25M for youth summer-job programs We have received requests for a record amount of funding this year, Derek Johnson said.
Premier Brian Pallister and Municipal Relations Minister Derek Johnson today announced $25 million in funding to create 8,000 summer-job opportunities for youth.
Premier Brian Pallister and Municipal Relations Minister Derek Johnson today announced $25 million in funding to create 8,000 summer-job opportunities for youth. Our team remains committed to develop the right programs at the right times, Pallister said at a press conference with Johnson Thursday.
The premier said COVID-19 has impacted employment opportunities for young people across Canada, and Manitoba s youth have been hit particularly hard.
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Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman: “As currently constructed, Bill 37 represents an attack on local democracy.
Winnipeg’s mayor and other municipal leaders have warned that democracy in Manitoba is about to take a hit.
Winnipeg’s mayor and other municipal leaders have warned that democracy in Manitoba is about to take a hit.
Bill 37, the controversial Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act, cleared the committee stage with few amendments and is set to become law. As currently constructed, Bill 37 represents an attack on local democracy, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman told a legislative committee. The bill provides greater right of appeal to developers than residents, he said.
WINNIPEG The Manitoba government released the list of the projects that are eligible to help with the redevelopment of The Bay in Downtown Winnipeg, including repairs and exhibits. As part of the province’s 2021 budget, it announced a $25-million trust for projects that will help to restore, preserve and maintain the heritage of the building, which closed its doors for good in November 2020. On Monday, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox and Municipal Relations Minister Derek Johnson announced the projects that are eligible for the funds, which are being held in trust by the Winnipeg Foundation. The eligible projects include: