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By Sarah Klein
WINNIPEG — A plaque honouring Sgt. Thomas ‘Tommy’ Prince will soon be installed at the Manitoba legislature.
The plaque was unveiled in the rotunda on Tuesday, and will eventually sit in the building’s Hall of Honour.
Prince became one of the most decorated First Nations veterans in Canadian history, serving in both the Second World War and the Korean War.
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.
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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.
By The Canadian Press
The longest-serving member of the Manitoba legislature has been elected as its Speaker.
Progressive Conservative Myrna Driedger was chosen by her fellow legislature members in a secret ballot.
Driedger, with support from the large Tory majority in the chamber, beat out New Democrat Mohinder Saran.
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)
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.
