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Reports have come down tonight that Healthcare support staff in 3 regions across the province have voted in favour of strike action.
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, the Northern Health Region and Southern Health, all represented by CUPE, have had workers vote 97 percent in favour of a strike mandate.
The hope among these workers is that this strike mandate will help speed up new negotiations.
The union hopes for benefits and pension plans, wage increases, and better working conditions.
MGEU, the group that represents Prairie Mountain Health, says that right now, they're conducting a strike vote, which concludes on August 31st, to determine which way they will go in favour of a strike or not.
More bargaining dates are set to take place this fall.
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Manitoba RCMP is looking for 22-year-old Tyrell Arvin Bignell. He is wanted by the Gillam RCMP for Assault, Mischief under $5000 and for Failing to Appear in court.
Bignell is described as 6’0”, 175 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.
His current whereabouts are unknown, but the RCMP warns that he may be in the City of Brandon.
If you’ve seen him or know where he may be, please call the Gillam RCMP at 204-652-2436. Tips or info can be directed to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure a tip online.
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The Special Investigations Unit of Manitoba Finance seized almost 10,000 contraband cigarettes and 32,000 grams of shisha following tobacco compliance inspections throughout Winnipeg.
15 stores were inspected, resulting in charges against seven establishments and eight individuals, and the seizure of 9,898 cigarettes and 32,000 g of shisha, an illegal flavoured water pipe tobacco.
Locations charged:
• Fiori’s, 533 Selkirk Avenue
• T&A Convenience Store, 520 Sargent Avenue
• ROSS Convenience, 4-164 Isabel Street
• Cornerstone, 74 Isabel Street
• Strikers Deli, 832 Burrows Avenue
• Ellice Deli, 521 Ellice Avenue
• Save Money Spend Less, 348 Hargrave Street
There were multiple illegal brands seized, which are considered illegal anywhere in Canada and are ineligible for a tobacco tax stamp. Some of the accused may also face charges under the Criminal Code of Canada.
If convicted for a first-time offence under the provincial tax acts, individuals face fines between $1,000 and $10,000 and/or up to six months imprisonment.
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Another candidate has joined the race for the Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership.
The leadership contest has become a two-woman race, as former MP Shelly Glover says she'll run against Heather Stefanson to succeed Brian Pallister as leader of the party and Premier.
The former Winnipeg police officer said leadership contests are supposed to be a time for parties to attract new members and create excitement and renewal as they prepare for the next election.
Priorities for Glover include creating a provincial seniors advocate and scrapping the government's widely criticized education reform bill.
Glover and Stefanson are the only two people running for leadership of the party.
More than two dozen members of the PC caucus have already declared their support for Stefanson, giving her an early advantage in the competition.
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Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced Wednesday that the provincial government is asking for public feedback on the testing of automated vehicles on Manitoba roads through an EngageMB survey.
Schuler spoke about the announcement,
“Our government introduced legislation last year that would allow for testing of automated vehicles on provincial roads, and we are honouring our commitment to bring forward legislative amendments that would create the framework to allow for the safe testing of these vehicles. Enabling developers to test emerging vehicle technologies will support Manitoba’s economy and technology development sectors to advance opportunities for Manitoba-based businesses.”
The Vehicle Technology Testing Act, which received royal assent on May 20th, allows the government to develop regulations for testing vehicle technology and vehicle types such as automated or driverless vehicles on Manitoba roads.
This will help prepare Manitoba’s transportation system for future deployment of automated vehicles in the next 10 to 20 years, bringing new economic opportunities to the province and paving the way for cleaner, more efficient vehicles to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Manitoba’s transportation sector.
Trial organizations will need to demonstrate that they meet a range of conditions to secure a testing permit, including but not limited to safety requirements and operating conditions, including speed limits, time of day, road location, weather and traffic conditions.
Permit holders will also be responsible for carrying liability insurance policies that will respond to any injury, loss, or damage caused by testing vehicles – ensuring that Manitoba Public Insurance ratepayers and all Manitobans are protected from any financial risks posed this technology on Manitoba roads, the minister noted.
Feedback will be accepted until Sept. 14th.
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The province is reopening its in-person Manitoba Student Aid services, and providing help for students who have been affected by wildfires.
Manitoba Student Aid will reopen its in-person services on an appointment basis, beginning September 7th.
Advanced Education, Skills, and Immigration Minister Wayne Ewasko says that online and phone options, will also better serve the needs of its clients.
“Manitoba Student Aid provides valuable services and supports to students, and last year responded to 66,073 inquiries through phone, email and online.”
Information on Manitoba Student Aid, and its in-person services on an appointment basis, can be found online.
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Recent rains have allowed the Manitoba Wildfire Service to remove the last of the fire and travel restrictions that had been in place in Area 4.
This is the large area east of Lake Winnipeg to the Ontario border.
Manitobans are reminded there are still some areas where the risk of wildfire may still exist even after the rain, therefore caution is required.
Provincial burning permits will once again be available through the local or regional Manitoba Conservation and Climate offices. The issue of any burning permit remains at the discretion of the issuing officer and may require a site examination prior to issue.
All provincial park trails are open and campfires are permitted in approved pits only.
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This week 730CKDM continues to celebrate people from across the Parkland.
Rodger Sheldon is a Manitoba Honour 150 recipient, an honour given out to select individuals who stand out for their role in making Manitoba such an amazing province.
Rodger shared his reaction about being chosen, and he notes how unique this year has been for him.
"It was a total surprise. One of our local farmers and a few other people put together a nomination unbeknownst to me and sent it in, and I was one of the lucky ones to get chosen for the award. It was certainly an honour. Not only from the MB150 group but the people from the Ste. Rose area, who I have worked with for years both in agriculture extension and also in a number of community groups. It was kind of a special year for me cause, besides the 150 award, I also got the Ag Society Ron Brook memorial award. Both were pretty darn surprising."
Mr. Sheldon indicated how thankful he is for everyone who has helped him along the way, especially his family.
"It was a great award to win, and I thank the community cause when I moved up to the Parkland area back in 1973, I knew very few people here, and now I know people throughout the Parkland and have a lot of good friends, and the Parkland has been really good to me and my family. Without my family's support over the years, I wouldn't have been able to be involved in as many things as I have been involved in. So it's kind of like a community and family award at the same time, not just me."
As part of this award, Rodger was allowed to choose a charity to donate $500 towards. Mr. Sheldon went with the Ste. Rose Foodbank and says the decision was a simple one.
"The food bank is an important part of our community. To help those in need, that are not as fortunate to have enough, possibly to eat every month, so it was a natural fit."
Since receiving the Honour 150 award, Rodger Sheldon has remained busy, participating in many community initiatives, including coaching a baseball team.
730 CKDM will be celebrating local people all week.
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This week CKDM is celebrating some local people.
Ken Mikolayenko is an Honour 150 recipient from Ethelbert, an honour given out to select individuals who stand out for their role in making Manitoba such an amazing province.
To receive this honour, Mikolayenko says that he's done many hours of volunteer work within his community:
"I suppose it was a combination of things, mainly volunteer work with organizations."
Mikolayenko began volunteering when he was elected mayor in 1972 at the age of 24 years. At the time, Mikolayenko also volunteered with the local Fire Department.
That work eventually led to his greatest volunteer experience nearly two decades later, when he became a Manitoba representative for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Mikolayenko was involved with the MS Walk, the Riding Mountain Challenge, and many other fundraisers during his time as President of the Parkland MS Society and as ambassador.
Since receiving the honour, he says that he's been getting more recognition in the community:
"Some people have recognized me. But now with COVID, it's very difficult to associate with people."
730 CKDM will be celebrating local people all week.
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Those wanting to get their first or second dose of the vaccine can do so at the Dauphin Kings Prospects Camp today.
The walk-in is taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Credit Union Place parking lot, located at 200 1st Street, SE.
Moderna and Pfizer are being offered.
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Tuesday afternoon, the City of Dauphin raised a Ukrainian flag to honour the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence from the former Soviet Union.
Deputy Mayor Christian Laughland was in attendance and started the ceremony by briefly speaking about the flag raising and its meaning to the community.
"Ukraine's a huge part of the community. I mean, with Canada's National Ukrainian Festival and just an overall year-round presence in Dauphin, Ukraine is huge, and Ukraine means a lot to the city and really the residence within the city too."
Jan Sirski, Vice President of Canada's National Ukrainian Festival, ended the ceremony by giving a speech about the significance of the day.
"The flag-raising basically is a commemorative expression of our connection to Ukraine and just the respect that we have for our forefathers and the country of Ukraine where our forefathers came from and all the values the people brought with them, and also as a commemoration of the struggles that Ukraine is undergoing now too. Their 30 years of independence is a very short time for many countries, but it's recognition of the struggles that the country had to go through to achieve independence and to remain independent as well cause they're dealing with a lot of factors right now to maintain their independence too. So It's basically a symbol of respect too. I really appreciate the city and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for acknowledging that and bringing that to the forefront, and it's a day to recognize that."
Jan revealed in her speech that there would be a Ukrainian flag the size of a football field coming to the city and that exact details on that matter would come at a later date.
On August 24th, 1991, the Ukrainian parliament adopted the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine after 70 years of being a part of the Soviet Union.
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