Winnipeg shoppers to buy more early this Christmas says survey
Arthur Andersen reports clothing remains Canada wide top gift with Winnipeg mirroring that trend. Electronics and toys rise while price focus grows, service gains traction, and department stores drive most Winnipeg shopping. Survey of 1,220 Canadians conducted in October across six cities.
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Manitoba Proclaims Vulnerable Persons Living with Mental Disability Act
Manitoba Family Services Minister Bonnie Mitchelson proclaims the Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Act at a Winnipeg conference. The act requires individual plans for all supported vulnerable persons, enables reporting of abuse, and appoints a vulnerable persons commissioner to determine substitute decision makers. It replaces the old Mental Health Act Part II and emphasizes rights and community-based supports.
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WCB unveils post-deficit plan to aid workers and employers
The Workers Compensation Board announces a post-deficit strategy that cuts employer assessments by 15 percent over three years while boosting services to injured workers. WCB chair Wally Fox-Decent says the deficit is retired and funds will strengthen the rate stabilization reserve to 50 million by 1999. Vic Toews praises the move as Manitoba’s WCB limits future rate increases.
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