National Teen Driver Safety SWeek (NTDSW) is a week designed to make the public aware of teen driver safety issues, and encourages community and youth involvement as part of the solution. National Teen Driver Safety Week will run from October 16-22, 2016. This year is the fourth annual. Great momentum was achieved in 2015.…
Peace Days is holding its 7th Annual Festival of Peace and Compassion – September 11 to 25, 2016. Peace Days was inspired by Rotary World Peace Partners in 2010 and grew out of a desire to celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, designated as September 21st each year. The mission of Peace Days is to…
1 in 8 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in men. The need for greater public education is why we have designated September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated toward engaging and connecting the public, media, academia, and government around a disease that affects…
WHEREAS, older adults in Manitoba are valued members of society and deserve to live with dignity; and WHEREAS, abuse of older adults is an ever increasing issue in our society that crosses all socio- economic boundaries; and WHEREAS, most abuse of older adults is hidden; and WHEREAS, ageism is a major cause of abuse…
The City of Selkirk prides itself on its commitment to its residents when it comes to caring for streets, underground infrastructure, drinking water, recycling and garbage collection, among many other services. Public Works is tasked with keeping the city clean, operational and safe. Most times, the services provided go unnoticed by residents as staff go about their…