Candace House
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Manitoba pledges $200K for Candace House expansionCandace House opened in 2018 and is named after Candace Derksen, who was murdered at the age of 13 in 1984.CrimeJun 16, 2022
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‘My poor baby died all alone’: Crown seeking adult sentence in Winnipeg manslaughter trialAn emotional day in court Monday for the family of homicide victim Joshua Hansen, as they shared tearful and heart-wrenching victim impact statements.CrimeMay 30, 2022
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‘Losing my heart’: Wilma Derksen on losing her husband Cliff to cancerCliff Derksen died Sunday after being diagnosed with cancer in February.CanadaMay 27, 2022
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Cliff Derksen, advocate for families of crime victims, has died"He gave so much to his community and every person he met. His laugh, his art, his stories, and his heart, will be deeply missed."CanadaMay 25, 2022
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Resource for victims’ families reopening — with restrictions — after Manitoba courts resumeVictims of violent crime will have a place to seek comfort once again as Candace House reopens, with coronavirus safety protocols, over the next few weeks.CrimeMay 7, 2020
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Refuge for victims’ families recognizes one year of crucial service to ManitobansA downtown refuge for victims' families during emotional court cases is recognizing one year of important work in Winnipeg.CrimeDec 6, 2019
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Candace House, other victim service organizations to get new provincial fundingVictim support facilities, including Candace House, will be receiving extra funding from the province this yearHealthMay 30, 2019
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Candace Derksen legacy house for victims and families officially opensCandace House, a safe haven for victims of crime and their families who are navigating the court system, has officially opened.FeaturesNov 27, 2018
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Candace House ready to begin construction in WinnipegA new space for victims going through the court system is a step closer to becoming a reality. Candace House is named for Candace Derksen who disappeared and was found dead in 1984.NewsMar 13, 2018
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