Manitoba Introduces One-Part Driver's Licence Nationwide
Manitoba adopts a one-part licence available Jan 1 for renewals and new apps. A $10 replacement fee enables early adoption. AutoPac shifts to a five-year renewal cycle with in-person visits only every five years, online payments in between, and month or year sticker changes. Enhanced licences allow citizenship verification and U.S. land water travel, exchangeable at first renewal without extra charge.
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Manitoba
Autopac
MPI
Marilyn McLaren
McLaren
U.S
Olympic torch relay lifts local pride on a crisp winter day
Agar describes carrying the torch for 50 metres during the run, weighing about four pounds, with a cheering crowd and children engaged. She felt pride and a euphoric, near unreal moment, calling it a once in a lifetime experience on a bright winter day.
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Agar
Provincial Animal Welfare program handles hundreds of abuse calls
The Office of the Chief Veterinarian runs the Animal Welfare Program to address concerns about animals kept in danger or poor conditions. Tim Pasma notes 300 to 350 annual calls outside Winnipeg, with dogs, horses, and cattle most common. Reports are confidential, and most issues are resolved by working with owners. few cases go to court. Calls can be made to the Animal Care Line at 1.204.945.8000 or via animalcare@gov.mb.ca.
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Tim Pasma
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Humane Society
Palma
Pasma
Animalcare
Gov
Knights donate to Roblin Elementary playground project
The Knights of Columbus present a $1,000 cheque to Lisa Peters, president of the Roblin Elementary School Parent Advisory Council, as Armand Lucier and Ed Doering look on in a local fundraising photo.
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Armand Lucier
Lisa Peters
RES Parent Advisory Council
Ed Doering
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Ike
Manitoba Metis Federation, Inc
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Ecu
Amy Acer
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