Jordan and Gwendolyn Janzen welcomed their rainbow baby this week, a son. (Supplied)
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The snow is melting (finally), new life came into the world, and Manitobans are trying to actively spread joy and positivity throughout the province.
Among the $6.4 million that the federal government is issuing to 24 community-based agencies to deliver enhanced supports and services to victims of crime, the Portage Bear Clan is getting $99,000.
Bear Clan executive director Manon Timshel says it feels quite good to have been notified of their approval. It s darn good, especially since I accidentally deleted all the grant work on my first draft, then I had to redo it, says Timshel. We really got down to the crunch-wire and we weren t sure if we were going to be able to make it, but our team pulled together and we got approved. So, we re really, really excited.
Audrey Gordon is the Minister for Mental Health, Wellness, and Recovery. (Audrey Gordon/Facebook)
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Thousands of children are getting the most important meal of the day thanks to a $2 million program extension.
A COVID-19 relief program is sticking about for the summer of 2021. Manitoba s Mental Health Minster and Families Minister say more than 6,400 children in close to 2,500 families participating in the home Nutrition and Learning Program were given nutritious breakfast foods, child-friendly recipes, and learning activities in February.
Our government is committed to #ProtectingManitobans and is providing $1.2M for mental health and addictions initiatives through the Canada-Manitoba and Community Care and Mental Health and Addictions Services Funding Agreement. #mbpolipic.twitter.com/QUojjqK153