Under new legislation coming into effect Aug. 8, protective booster seats will be required for children who have outgrown forward-facing car seats but are still too small to safely use a seatbelt on their own.
On June 28, 2013, Steinbach RCMP received a report from Child and Family Services that two young children under the age of three had been removed from a home as a result of injuries they received.
Proceeds from the sale of 27,000 Winnipeg Jets specialty licence plates will provide opportunities for disadvantaged kids across Manitoba by supporting registered children’s charities through the Winnipeg Jets True North Foundation.
The province officially launched its After School Network to give Manitobans the opportunity to learn about the resources and services of over 40 organizations that offer after-school programming to the province’s children and young people.
Two men were arrested and are facing assault related charges in connection to a number of recent assault incidents involving children.
The Manitoba government is helping children develop strong reading and writing skills by investing $250,000 in additional funding for the Early Literacy Intervention Initiative.
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.
A record number of schools and daycares will participate in this year’s Farm to School Healthy Choice Fundraiser.
As children head back to the classroom, Health Canada is reminding parents of the importance of allergy awareness when packing lunches for their children.
Construction is underway on a facility which will allow families to get integrated, specialized services for children and youth with special needs.
