WINNIPEG — Post-secondary students plan to rally at the Manitoba Legislative Building today to demonstrate the importance of accessible, affordable and high-quality education.
Their concern is unregulated tuition fees, which they say could slam the door on opportunity for many Manitobans.
“We need strong, stable public funding for post-secondary education in Manitoba,” says Michael Barkman, chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students — Manitoba.
In this April 10, 2013 file photo, a newly- assembled AR-15 rifle is shown at the Stag Arms company in New Britain, Conn. The semi-automatic rifle used in Sunday’s deadly mass shooting in Florida is classified as a restricted weapon in Canada and most people can only use it at a gun range. (THE CANADIAN PRESSS/AP/Charles Krupa)
WINNIPEG — Nearly 1,000 people gathered on the lawn of the Manitoba Legislative Building Monday night in solidarity for a vigil honouring the victims of the senseless mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub Sunday morning.
At least 49 were killed and 53 injured when gunman Omar Mateen, 29, opened fire at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. He was killed in a shootout with police who used an armoured vehicle to break down a wall into the club.
Members of Winnipeg’s LGBTTQ* community and other supporters gathered for a candlelight vigil, where names of all 49 victims were written on cards and placed on the steps of the legislature.
Manitoba Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon will welcome visitors to her first public levee on January 1.
The traditional event is set for the Manitoba Legislative Building between 2:30-4 p.m.
Besides a meet and greet with Filmon, other activities include complimentary sleigh rides around the legislature, and a performance by magician Evan Morgan in the Rotunda throughout the afternoon.
The doors to the Manitoba Legislative Building are being thrown open to the public on Saturday, December 12.
The annual open house will include a look inside offices of the premier and MLAs, the party caucus rooms and offices, the offices of the lieutenant-governor, speaker of the legislature and the clerk of the legislative assembly as well as the legislative reading room.
Children’s activities are planned in Room 254 and a photographer will snap festive photos in the Rotunda.
By Dave Baxter (@davebbbaxter)Mounties carry the CFL Grey Cup trophy to the steps of the Manitoba legislature in Winnipeg on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. (DAVE BAXTER / CHRISD.CA)The Grey Cup arrives to the Manitoba legislature on Wednesday afternoon. (DAVE BAXTER / CHRISD.CA)WINNIPEG — The Canadian Football League’s holy grail made a very grand entrance at the Manitoba Legislature on Wednesday.
Representatives from the Manitoba Metis Federation escorted the Grey Cup from Upper Fort Garry to a ceremony at the legislature, just days before the trophy will be handed out to the team that prevails in this Sunday’s championship game at Investors Group Field.
CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge said he was “awestruck” seeing the cup arrive at the steps of the leg.
“This procession is truly awesome,” said Orridge. “I’ve been to a lot of places and seen a lot of ceremonies, but this one will stick with me.
Officials with the 103rd Grey Cup, 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and Festival du Voyageur unveiled a snow sculpture by David MacNair at the Manitoba Legislative Building on Tuesday morning. (CHRISD.CA)