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Manitoba Consumers' Bureau issues alert

The Manitoba Consumers’ Bureau is advising caution when dealing with individuals and companies charging a fee for assistance in completing and filing forms for the federal Disability Tax Credit.

Posted: 03/12/2010

Former grow-op forfeited to province

A house that was once a marijuana grow-op has a chance to become a home again after being forfeited to the province under the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act, Attorney General Andrew Swan announced.

Posted: 03/11/2010

Additions to Pharmacare and new Lucentis program announced

Manitoba Health will soon provide funding for Lucentis, a treatment used to prevent and reverse eye damage, through a centralized vision program, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced.

Posted: 03/11/2010

2010 city projects and programs

The City of Steinbach recently presented its 2010 Financial Plan at a public hearing held on February 2, 2010.

Posted: 03/11/2010

Province prepares parks for 2010 season

Improved services, low camping fees and free provincial park entry await visitors to Manitoba’s provincial parks this summer, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced.

Posted: 03/10/2010

Local business people concerned about debt

Steinbach MLA, Kelvin Goertzen’s annual pre-budget survey of area businesses shows an overwhelming number of business people are concerned about the province’s growing debt while remaining optimistic about the performance of the local economy.

Posted: 03/10/2010

Ice breaking equipment operational on Red River

Two ice breaking Amphibex machines along with new and more powerful ice-cutting machines are now actively breaking ice on the Red River north of Selkirk, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced.

Posted: 03/09/2010

Providence rolls out new wheels for group transportation

Providence College and Seminary has been scouting for a new vehicle to replace the school’s ailing coach bus for quite some time.

Posted: 03/09/2010

Province advises public to be wary of pension unlocking schemes

Manitobans who hold locked-in registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) should be cautious of schemes that promote unlocking of these funds, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard, minister responsible for the Pension Commission of Manitoba, advised.

Posted: 03/07/2010

Province to celebrate milestone in women's equality during International Women's Day 2010

International Women’s Day 2010 will recognize the gains in equality achieved by Canadian women since the Report of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada was tabled in the House of Commons 40 years ago, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard, minister responsible for the status of women, said.

Posted: 03/04/2010
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