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Province Launches Northern Economic Summits, Engages Northern Communities in Shared Pursuit of Economic Growth
April 3, 2017 Partnerships Key to Long-term Success in Manitoba’s North: Cullen OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION—Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen was here today to launch a series of Northern Economic Summits, the next step in the Manitoba government’s Look North Strategy for long-term and sustainable economic development in the province’s north. “These summits are […]
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Northern economic summits being held this week – Thompson Citizen
April 3, 2017 The Look North task force launched its first of three economic summits in Northern Manitoba April 3 in The Pas, with the second one in Thompson running April 4-5 and the final one in Churchill April 5-6. “These summits are a unique opportunity to build meaningful partnerships that are necessary to capture […]
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Six stories in the news today, April 3 – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Apr 3, 2017 4:59 Six stories in the news for Monday, April 3 ___ VOTERS IN FIVE RIDINGS VOTE IN BYELECTIONS Five seats in the House of Commons are up for grabs in five byelections today. Two of the seats are in Alberta, two are in Ontario and the fifth is in Montreal. The […]
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Winners announced in $5M nonprofit challenge from Google Canada
TORONTO, March 30, 2017 – The winners of the $5M Google.org Impact Challenge were revealed today. The Impact Challenge asked Canadian nonprofits to share their best ideas for how to use technology to tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. More than 900 nonprofits applied, and today the winners were announced following a live competition. Five […]
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Rival group eyes railway, port – MyInforms.Com
A long-rumoured rival group of northern Manitoba communities keen to take a run at acquiring the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill from Omnitrax Canada has finally made its presence known publicly. Unlike the “consortium” that Omnitrax is currently talking to, this new group, called One North, appears to have broad representation from both […]
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Red River College named Canada’s Best Diversity Employer for 2017
Red River College has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the third year in a row. This prestigious recognition – awarded today to 65 organizations across the country – highlights employers that stand out through their efforts to create diverse, inclusive workplaces. “At Red River College we strive to ensure equity and […]
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BR Mba CFS Funding – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Mar 28, 2017 2:30 WINNIPEG – Canada’s indigenous affairs minister says Manitoba child welfare should move away from rewarding the apprehension of children to focus more on keeping families together. Carolyn Bennett was in Winnipeg yesterday to announce the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs will be given 550-thousand dollars to consult with […]
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Mba Peguis New Chief – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Mar 27, 2017 BLOODVEIN, Man. – A man who wants to turn a former Winnipeg military base into a large indigenous business development has been elected chief of what is considered Manitoba’s largest First Nation. Glenn Hudson defeated incumbent Cindy Spence in last Friday’s election to become head of the […]
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Four charities crowned Fast Pitch champs, share in grants worth $20,000 – The Winnipeg Foundation
March 24, 2017 For Immediate Release: After 10 weeks of preparation and practice, four local charities have been crowned Fast Pitch champions. Grand Prize ($10,000 grant): Sunshine House People’s Choice ($5,000 grant): CanU Canada Coaches’ Choice ($2,500 grant): Project Neecheewam Presenters’ Choice ($2,500 grant): SSCOPE (Self-Starting Creative Opportunities for People in Employment) Fast Pitch is […]
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Vancouver Island First Nation gives nod to proposed LNG export facility – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 27, 2017 VANCOUVER _ A First Nation on Vancouver Island has approved a proposed liquefied natural gas export facility on its traditional territories. Members of the Huu-ay-aht First Nation voted 70 per cent in favour of the development planned by Steelhead LNG at Sarita Bay, near Port Alberni. The First Nation says […]
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