By Lynne Fernandez, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives A story in the Winnipeg Free Press’s The View from the West (Private Ontario liquor stores will benefit consumers) brings the issue of privatizing liquor sales to readers’ attention. Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives plan on privatizing retail liquor sales in Ontario should they take power, and the author is…

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Since December 6th, 2011, eleven women have been killed in Manitoba. The Manitoba Federation of Labour Women’s Committee marked the 2012 December 6th Day of Remembrance with a lunch gathering at the Union Centre  to mourn these women and all women who are victims of violence. December 6th marks the day when 14 women students…

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A news story from from Straight Goods News: A new privatization bonanza is underway in southern Europe, with Greece and Portugal leading the way. But recently published research shows the trend in recent years in Europe has been in the opposite direction as it becomes ever clearer that there are no benefits – except for the…

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Province of Manitoba news release: Manitoba has introduced legislative amendments that would create new job-protected work leaves for parents of critically ill children and children who have died or disappeared as a result of crime, Family Services and Labour Minister Jennifer Howard announced today. “I can imagine nothing more painful than losing a child.  These changes…

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The deadline has been extended for MFL Women’s Committee Poinsettias and Holiday Door Swag sale. The sale raises funds for the West Central Women’s Resource Centre. The new deadline is November 30th. Poinsettias are $20 each and available in the following colours: red, creamy white, and peppermint. Door Swags are $30 each. The swag is a…

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