How is the Manitoba government helping people though inflation?
Here’s a quick look There are no easy answers to the challenges facing people who are hardest hit by first the pandemic and now inflation. Provincial governments are the least…
Chemo Savvy dragon boats
Dragon Boat racing is a fun and exciting activity. Recently, I saw a video of some hearty Winnipeggers using their dragon boat on our beautiful Nestaweya River Trail. What a…
Third dose of the vaccine
I know that this has been a challenging time for so many Manitobans. The stress of the pandemic has taken its toll on many families in my constituency and all…
Youth Parliament of Manitoba
As Speaker of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, I have had the privilege over the past five years of working with so many wonderful, unique groups. Manitoba is home to amazing…
Female Speakers of Manitoba
The Speaker’s job is to preside over events in the Legislative Assembly, acting as a kind of referee to ensure that everyone obeys the rules. The Speaker also helps conduct…
Mental Health and a post-pandemic Manitoba
COVID-19 has come into our lives and changed so many aspects. When this pandemic first began, few of us understood the long time frame during which our lives would be…
Time to enjoy Assiniboine Forest
One of the few positive things that has occurred during this pandemic is how people have taken to the many walking and cycling trails in Winnipeg. With most events cancelled…
A year in review
Lately, I’ve included in these articles information about mental health resources. As we continue to battle this virus into the New Year, I want to take a moment to address…
Going digital
COVID-19 has been a part of our lives for some time. We’ve had to rethink and rejig how we conduct our daily business. We’ve had to physically distance from one…
Legislature restoration project
In 2019, the Manitoba Legislative Assembly passed The Legislative Building Centennial Restoration and Preservation Act. The purpose of this is to fund the upkeep of our beautiful Legislative Building. This…