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Winnipeg Police Accountability Coalition wants change in mental health responseA group of Winnipeg organizations is calling for a change in response to mental health crises. They ask for a shift from police response to community-based response.CanadaMar 13
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Child poverty rising in Manitoba after pandemic payments closedA new report says 10,000 more children have been sucked into the vortex of child poverty in Manitoba, with almost 75,000 below the poverty line.EconomyFeb 13
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Manitoba scores slightly higher than average on poverty reduction: reportFood Banks Canada's newly released Poverty Report Cards assign Manitoba a C- grade.CanadaSep 26, 2023
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As Manitoba’s rent increase guideline goes up, tenants and advocates call for actionThe Manitoba government has set the annual rent increase guideline to three per cent and community advocates fear it will have big impacts on low and fixed income neighbourhoods.CanadaJul 24, 2023
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Optimism with stakeholders, council over potential future of Portage Place with True NorthThe real estate arm of True North Sports and Entertainment is looking at an option to buy the land connected to the beleaguered Portage Place mall.PoliticsMar 14, 2023
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WBTC and others call for Portage Place mall to be converted into community centreThe West Broadway Tenants Committee (WBTC) along with several other organizations put forward a plan calling for Portage Place Mall to be converted into a community centre.PoliticsSep 23, 2022
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Consumer groups, advocates looking for relief to rising costs in Manitoba’s 2022 budgetBelt-tightening is no longer top of mind, with both Manitoba's finance minister and premier indicating they'll be announcing ways to make life a bit more affordable.EconomyApr 11, 2022
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Manitobans with disabilities can’t be forced to take early pension, says court rulingA Manitoba Court of Appeal ruling announced on Tuesday means that people with disabilities can't be forced to apply for early pensions if they're on social assistance.CanadaMay 6, 2020
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Winnipeg homeless organizations say capacity not to blame for tent citySiloam is currently adding 50 new beds to its facility but CEO Jim Bell doesn't believe it will stop tent cities from appearing.May 30, 2018
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Second tally of Winnipeg’s homeless population coming this springWinnipeg's second street census expects a number upwards of 1400 when volunteers take to the streets this April to tally the city's homeless population.Feb 16, 2018
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