A new report from the University of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Eco-Network is calling for an overhaul of Manitoba’s outdated environmental impact assessment (IA) process. This marks the first major push for reform in nearly four decades. Putting People and the Planet First: What Manitobans Expect from Impact Assessment, ledContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/cmpq1ranlR8 About ten years ago, Emma Durand-Wood, a young mom in Elmwood, was focused on family life when she found herself unexpectedly drawn into community activism. What began as a small effort to prevent a pawn shop from opening in her neighbourhood grew into a decade-long mission to strengthen connectionsContinue Reading
As federal election day approaches on April 28, candidates across the country are sharing their visions for Canada’s future. In Manitoba, residents will vote in the 14 electoral districts for their next Members of Parliament. U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg in this year’s election. Gary Gervais isContinue Reading
As federal election day approaches on April 28, candidates across the country are sharing their visions for Canada’s future. In Manitoba, residents will vote in the 14 electoral districts for their next Members of Parliament. U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg in this year’s election. Gary Gervais isContinue Reading
As federal election day approaches on April 28, candidates across the country are sharing their visions for Canada’s future. In Manitoba, residents will vote in the 14 electoral districts for their next Members of Parliament. U Multicultural contacted all parties running in Winnipeg in this year’s election. In Winnipeg SouthContinue Reading
After the passing of MLA Nello Altomare, east Winnipeg’s Transcona riding heads back to the polls for a byelection on March 18. Four candidates will be on the ballot: Shannon Corbett for NDP, Shawn Nason for PC, Brad Boudreau for Liberal, and Susan Auch as independent. U Multicultural contacted allContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/e8Td3Hp0Bk8 Michelle Braithwaite, better known as “Big Mama,” is a name that has resonated with strength, resilience, and community for years. Growing up in a small town and playing sports throughout her youth, Michelle earned the nickname Big Mama by the time she was 12. She embodied not only aContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/b8-N6g020O4 Tyler Blashko, a Member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly (MLA), holds a unique role that ties his roots in Winnipeg to his political career. Blashko finds a deep connection in his work by representing the very community he grew up in. Born and raised in Winnipeg, he values theContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/DT2Lk6zKxZk Cindy Lamoureux, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Manitoba, and her father, Kevin Lamoureux, a Member of the House of Commons of Canada, have built a unique political partnership. As a father-daughter duo involved in politics, they offer a dynamic approach to public service that blends personalContinue Reading
Tuesday, the Manitoba government announced merging over $6.2 million in federal funding with $6.35 million from the province in a collaboration to eradicate gender-based violence (GBV) in Manitoba. This is in addition to the $22.3 million investment from the provincial government over four years announced in 2023. This funding, partContinue Reading
