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It’s a day of mourning, a day of remembrance, and a day of action. On National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, advocates are speaking up, as gender-based violence continues to climb in Manitoba.Angela Braun, executive director of Genesis House, an emergency shelter for Southern Manitoba families experiencing abuse, told Global Winnipeg it’s an issue that hits much closer to home than some might think.In February, the province was shaken by the news that a man from the Carman area was charged with the murders of his common-law partner, their three young children, and his teenage niece,…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Loyalist College has withdrawn a plan to charge students a $20-per-day fee to keep belongings in their dorm rooms over the holiday break after facing student criticism. The fee, scheduled to apply from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5, would have totalled $460 over three weeks. Sam Priems, a third-year Loyalist student, said he felt “frustrated, disheartened, and upset” upon learning of the fee.“It’s an educational institution, so you should be focusing on what’s best for the students instead of what’s most profitable,” Priems said. Get daily National news Get the day’s top…
Throughout the Sask. Party’s 27-day election campaign in October, they released a promise nearly every single day. During the short fall sitting the past few weeks, the government has been making good on some of those promises.On Wednesday, the government introduced an amendment to the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Act to address challenges posed by abandoned properties.“These amendments provide provincial SCAN officers the legal authority to identify and target nuisance properties in communities, while still following their current mandate of responding to public complaints about buildings involved in illegal activities,” the province said.Under the new amendments, SCAN will be…
A specialized English language program in Winnipeg will be shutting its doors in four months, after learning it’s losing federal funding. The Enhanced English Language Skills for Employment program, which has been running for four years out of the Canadian Mennonite University, is geared toward new Canadians who want to refine their English skills, with the goal of getting high-earning jobs in their fields.The program’s executive director, Louise Giesbrecht, told 680 CJOB that the program is tailored to the individual students’ needs.“Our language develops differently. You might be able to speak well, but you might not be able to write…
By Jordan Prentice Global News Posted November 28, 2024 6:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Construction on the Lethbridge Housing Authority’s (LHA) new, 30-unit, recovery-focused facility is on-budget, and on-schedule, estimated to open its doors to its new tenants next fall. The LHA budgeted $10.2 million for the project, with a $1.05 million contingency provided by the City of Lethbridge. Construction began earlier this year. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Located on the city’s north side, the first-of-its-kind facility will serve…
Edmonton’s theatre community is mourning the death of a longtime actor who died suddenly during Sunday’s performance of A Christmas Carol. “We are heartbroken to share that during the November 24th performance of A Christmas Carol, a beloved cast member Julien Arnold, tragically passed away,” The Citadel theatre said in a statement.“A cherished member of the Edmonton theatre community, his presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role, and his artistic contributions — and big hugs — will be deeply missed.” Arnold had been a part of the annual production for years, this year playing several characters, including Marley’s…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size According to Ashley Madison, the fireplace isn’t the only thing this winter that’s heating up residents of Guelph. The latest data from the infidelity website ranks Guelph sixth out of the top 20 Canadian cities for winter affairs.Barrie, Ont is number one. Kingston, Ont., and Abbotsford, B.C., are just behind in the number two and three spots respectively. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. The rankings in this year’s survey, released on Nov. 21, are based…
Christmas cards are a cherished annual tradition for Percy, who is covered in blond hair and has 33,000 Instagram followers. He sends out dozens of them every year — more than 70 last Christmas, each with a personalized message.But this year, things might be a little different.With the Canada Post strike stretching into its second week, Percy’s dad isn’t sure when he’ll be able to get all those cards in the mail, or whether they’ll reach their destinations by Dec. 25.Percy isn’t worried, though. “Cards might be delayed, but that’s okay!” he posted online recently.“Everypawdy who wants a card will…
Avery’s Farm Market in Beaver Bank, N.S., may not seem geographically close to the North Pole but for the next few weeks, it’s offering a direct link to the big guy in red for local children. The market has invited kids to drop off their letters and wish lists to Santa over the past couple of years. Now, with the Canada Post strike hitting the one-week mark, Avery’s is anticipating a higher-than-usual demand for its special service.“Before we even put (the mailbox) out, we had a bunch of people asking, ‘Hey, when is it coming out? Are you still doing…
The holidays are a time of year when charitable organizations lean heavily on the community to provide the supports for those in need. How financial pressures impact them? Source link