Beware of charitable fundraising advice and tips
A consumer guidance notice warns about caution when donating to charities during peak fundraiser periods. It advises verifying authorization with the Consumers' Bureau, avoiding cash mailed donations, protecting financial details, and asking about canvasser compensation and allocation of funds. It also notes potential impersonation by unauthorized groups and provides contact information for Winnipeg inquiries and official resources.
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Province launches first phase of technical vocational education funding
Manitoba allocates almost 850000 to schools for equipment professional development and 16 demonstration projects as part of a broader plan to link high schools post secondary institutions and industry The initiative includes 600000 for equipment 100000 for development and 150000 for projects with an advisory 14 member panel to guide program updates and future investments
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Peter Bjornson
Advanced Education
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Manitoba grants aid 102 heritage projects provincewide
Culture minister announces over 435000 in heritage grants shared among 102 Manitoba communities in six months. Two heritage sites designated Ralph Connor House in Winnipeg and Mowbray School in Pembina RM receive provincial heritage status. Funding stems from Culture, Heritage and Tourism and Manitoba Lotteries, supporting historical projects across regions including Parkland.
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Parkland
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