Royal Canadian Mint Issues Collector Coin Celebrating Manitoba 150
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OTTAWA, ON, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - In celebration of Manitoba Day, the Mint is proud to announce a new collector coin honouring the 150
th anniversary of Manitoba s entry into Confederation. Even though the pandemic delayed its release and the broader celebration of Manitoba 150 by a year, this coin will ensure that present and future generations appreciate the unique story of Manitoba, the only province to join Confederation under Indigenous leadership. This fine silver coin, available now, revisits the timeless design of the 1970 Manitoba Centennial nickel dollar on a much bigger 2 oz. canvas.
Manitoba Legislature annual open house, holiday show goes virtual
Starting at 6 p.m., the legislature will share a virtual tour and concert featuring Manitoba artists. You can find the live stream on the Manitoba government s YouTube channel.
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Posted: Dec 18, 2020 6:12 PM CT | Last Updated: December 19, 2020
William Prince is one of the musicians set to perform in the Manitoba Legislature s online holiday show Friday.(Submitted by the Manitoba Legislature)
The annual open house and holiday show at the Manitoba Legislature is moving online this year, to keep the tradition alive while following pandemic public health orders. For 99 years, we ve welcomed Manitobans into our beautiful legislature, said Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage Cathy Cox.