Winnipeg Human Rights News: November 5th-11th, 2017

There are 9 people missing right now potentially in Winnipeg. Also in this week’s news, a homeless camp causes strife for nearby businesses, public-private is the name of the game for both the WRHA and cannabis legislation, Manitoba Senators win a fight about the Indian Act, a judge could set a precedent on child pornography case, and much more.

Missing Persons AlertUPDATE: Suzanna Cabral has been found. Norman Thompson

Poverty & Community Outreach

1. Winnipeg looks at free transit rides for veterans on Remembrance Day: CBC,Winnipeg Free Press

2. Winnipeg offers veterans, Armed Forces members free transit rides for Remembrance Day: CBC

3. 500 students lay poppies on military graves at Transcona Cemetery: CBC

4. Shelters prepare warm welcome as Manitoba winter increases demand: CBC

5. Transient homeless camp brings drugs, petty crime to West Broadway businesses, owners say: CBC

6. 'I'll never give up': Mother of man last seen 3 years ago marks anniversary with plea for information: CBC

7. New details in search for missing Winnipeg man: APTN News

8. Hundreds gather in Winnipeg to remember Canada's fallen soldiers: Winnipeg Free Press

9. Winnipeg homelessness conference was well worth investment: CBC

10. Winnipeg hosts most Culture Days events in country: Winnipeg Free Press

11. Vimy Ridge memorial unveiled: Winnipeg Free Press

12. Police collecting different kinds of tips for charity today: Winnipeg Free Press

13. Humane society appeals for help after facility flooded: Winnipeg Free Press

14. It starts with teaching people how to breathe: Winnipeg Free Press

15. Art of survival: Winnipeg Free Press

16. Number of Canadian families who donate to charity falling: Winnipeg Free Press

Gender & Sexuality

1. LGBT seniors talk about isolation, safe housing concerns at Winnipeg summit:CBC

Disability

1. Handi-Transit searches for more inclusive name with online poll: CBC

2. Group slams transit name contest: Winnipeg Free Press

Refugees & Race

1. Somali family reaches milestone — welcomes 150th member to Canada: CBC

2. Border officials on alert due to Trump, meeting told: Winnipeg Free Press

Environment

1. Made-in-Manitoba carbon tax falls short, says Arctic climate change expert: CBC

Health

1. Diabetics urge Manitoba government to extend coverage for insulin pumps: CBC

2. Doctors, advocacy groups address proposed law protecting those who object to assisted dying: CBC

3. Concerns raised over assisted dying bill: Winnipeg Free Press

4. Pallister defends health overhaul, claims NDP scared of change: Winnipeg Free Press

5. WRHA launches public-private home-care program: Winnipeg Free Press

6. Monument to organ donors gets new home after outgrowing old one: CBC

7. Tories lacked heart on organ bill: Winnipeg Free Press

8. Klinic's move to Sherbrook Street facility finalized: Winnipeg Free Press

9. Manitobans' health just average: 2015 stats: Winnipeg Free Press

10. Invisible, odourless radon gas takes heavy human toll: Winnipeg Free Press

Indigenous

1. Winnipeg mayor raises name of CFL Eskimos with Edmonton counterpart: CBC

2. If Mayor of Winnipeg has opinion of team name he should share it says Edmonton Eskimos: APTN News

3. New app aims to help families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls: CBC

4. Manitoba senators win fight over Indian Act: Winnipeg Free Press

5. After 141 years, Liberals pledge to erase sexism from Indian Act: Globe & Mail,APTN News

6. Freedom Road on track for 2019 opening: Winnipeg Free Press

7. Dates set for $90-million settlement-approval hearing for flooded out First Nations: Winnipeg Free Press

8. High court won't hear key Indigenous case: Winnipeg Free Press

9. Ouellette backs NDP bill on Indigenous rights: Winnipeg Free Press

10. Hundreds from Manitoba Cree nation sign petition to remove chief: APTN News

11. Unofficial numbers could hike MMIWG total: APTN News

12. Inquiry faces criticism from families about care: APTN News

13. Arlen Dumas: Putting the spotlight on the child welfare system and the path forward from a shuttered rail line: APTN News

Justice & Crime

1. 'Institutional madness': Winnipeg woman's water turned off over unpaid bill at ex-husband's residence: CBC

2. Police seek suspect in attack on Winnipeg Transit passenger: CBC

3. Passenger punched, teeth shattered after trying to defend another woman being harassed on bus: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press

4. Police investigating attempted kidnapping: Winnipeg Free Press

5. Woman robbed, sexually assaulted in Fort Richmond: CBC

6. Woman faces manslaughter charge after Point Douglas stabbing victim dies: CBC

7. 2 stabbed at University of Winnipeg during robbery: CBC

8. University of Winnipeg upping security in wake of two stabbings on campus: Winnipeg Free Press

9. Machete-wielding thieves in balaclavas rob Winnipeg bingo hall: CBC

10. Meth, revolver found during search at Hargrave residence, Winnipeg police say:CBC

11. Inquest into death of alleged Manitoba biker gang member extended after 'very intense week': CBC

12. Smartphone searches, seizures could be codified in new Winnipeg School Division policy: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press

13. Family still searching for answers three years after man's disappearance: Winnipeg Free Press

14. Ambrose wants Manitoba judges educated on sexual assault: Winnipeg Free Press

15. Inquest called into Remand Centre death: Winnipeg Free Press

In the Courts

1. Crown won't appeal Mark Grant acquittal in Candace Derksen slaying: CBC

2. Long journey ends for parents of Winnipeg teen Candace Derksen killed in 1984:Globe & Mail

3. Recipient of suspect package joked it could be a bomb, Amsel trial hears: CBC

4. Friend suspected Amsel was behind 2013 bombing at ex-wife's home, court told: Winnipeg Free Press

5. Nicholas Bell-Wright shot Cooper Nemeth twice in head during drug dispute, court told: CBC

6. Man admits to murdering teen: Winnipeg Free Press

7. Killer's previous crime should have set off alarm bells: Winnipeg Free Press

8. Crown gives closing arguments in Kelvin stabbing case: Winnipeg Free Press

9. Jury finds Kelvin High School stabber guilty of manslaughter: Winnipeg Free Press

10. 'Don't leave me; please comfort me': Winnipeg Free Press

11. Manitoba judge could order restitution to victim of child pornography: CBC

Politics

Federal

1. 'We don't trust them': Farmer one of many business owners wary of proposed tax changes: CBC

2. Ottawa should have independent review of taxes: Manitoba finance minister: Winnipeg Free Press

Provincial

1. Province appears set to pass Uber bill without taxi industry amendments, spokesperson says: CBC

2. What to expect in throne speech when legislature returns: Winnipeg Free Press

3. Premier ends session with a pat on his government's back but warns of 'potential coming storm': CBC

4. Manitoba politicians pull all-nighter to pass bills before session ends: CBC

5. 'Governments that worry too much about getting re-elected don't deserve to be': Pallister: Winnipeg Free Press

Cannabis Legalization

1. Don't expect pot legalization to end the black market overnight: U.S. experts: CBC

2. Cannabis plan reaction: Hopeful retailers prepare for business as city ponders regulations: CBC

3. Private stores will sell pot in Manitoba while province will control distribution:CBC

4. Haze around legalized pot sales becomes clearer today: CBC

5. Pallister hints pot plan is 'best of both worlds': CBC

6. Municipalities have power to prohibit pot: Winnipeg Free Press

7. Pot might make Pallister forget PST pledge, but won't pay for it: Winnipeg Free Press

8. Pallister unveils public-private plan for pot sales: Winnipeg Free Press

9. Pallister says Manitoba private sector has role to play in cannabis legalization: Winnipeg Free Press

Local

1. Mayor's inner circle puts off Sterling Lyon Parkway vote: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press

2. CAO withheld Sterling Lyon extension estimate because figure is 'completely not credible': Morantz: CBC

3. White-collar union files respectful-workplace grievance over call to 'punish' Sterling Lyon Parkway planner: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press

4. Winnipeg may turn down volume on licensed patios late at night: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press

5. Restaurant owner says road work cost him thousands in lost revenue: CBC

6. Morantz calls for reset on east-west corridor: Winnipeg Free Press

7. 'Fear of something new': Councillor, St. James residents meet to discuss proposed addiction centre: CBC, Winnipeg Free Press

Churchill

1. Northern Manitobans feel the bite as rail company cuts service, charges new fees:CBC

2. No word from feds on help for north: Winnipeg Free Press

3. Feds keeping presence in Churchill: Winnipeg Free Press

4. As government ultimatum for railway nears, Churchill pays the price: Globe & Mail

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