Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Shane David Ferguson - Sought by Police (Photo) Westminster Ave Assault

Thursday July 8, 2010
MALE WANTED ON CANADA WIDE WARRANT         C09-135379
In June 2009, three armed suspects attended to a residence in the 900 block of Westminster Avenue. They forced their way inside and assaulted a 22 year old male resident. As result the victim suffered multiple injuries to his upper and lower body.
 
A lengthy investigation was implemented by the Organized Crime Unit and as result a Canada Wide Warrant was issued for Joel Gary Geddes, 26 yrs, of Winnipeg and Shane David Ferguson, 26yrs, of Winnipeg.
 
On July 2, 2010 the accused Joel Gary Geddes, was arrested in Swift Current Saskatchewan on the strength of the Canada Wide Warrant by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
 
Winnipeg Police are asking for the public’s assistance with the whereabouts of the suspect Shane David Ferguson. Ferguson is described as White male, 5’8”, 220 lbs, heavy build, brown hair, and brown eyes.  

 
In addition Investigators are of the opinion a third male suspect may be involved in this incident.
 
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Shane David Ferguson, or has any further information regarding this incident, is asked to call Winnipeg Police at 986-6222 or Crime Stoppers at 786-TIPS (8477)
 
Members of the public are advised that if they see Shane David Ferguson, they are not to approach this male as he is considered to be dangerous.

Homicide - 100 Block of McKenzie, July 8, witnesses sought

Friday, July 9th, 2010
 
HOMICIDE C10-1528849
On July 8, 2010 at 11:56 p.m., Uniform members responded to the 100 block of McKenzie Street regarding shots being fired.
 
Attending members located a male with upper body injuries consistent to gunshot wounds.  It was at this time Officer’s began administering first Aid.
 
The 18 year old male victim was conveyed to hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to injuries sustained.
 
The investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident who has not yet spoken to police is asked to call 986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).
 

Newcomer Parent Resources - Multiple Languages

RESOURCES FOR NEWCOMER PARENTS AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGE

Giving birth is a life-changing event on its own. Combine it with a new environment, an inability to find information in one's own language, new cultural values and expectations, and new social structures. This is the experience of many newcomers when giving birth or raising young children in Canada for the first time.

Many newcomers do not speak or read English or French. They are not aware of the many materials, supports or services that are available to them as expecting or new parents. There is now a dearth of high quality material available in multiple languages. It is increasingly important for service providers to be able to answer questions and concerns of new parents, and to be able to support them with materials written in their own language.

The Best Start Resource Centre, a key program of Health Nexus, has adapted and translated some of its best brochures and booklets on topics related to pre-conception, pregnancy and early child development, into ten languages:

* Arabic         * Simplified Chinese            * Filipino    
* French        * Hindi                                 * Punjabi     
* Spanish       * Tamil                                 * Urdu

These adaptations were done in consultation with community advisors from each cultural group, and validated through field testing with members of these communities. Here is a list of the titles, adapted and translated from the original English and French:

* Giving Birth in a New Land - A Guide to Women who are new to Canada
* Is There a Baby in your Future?
* Pre-term Labour - Signs and Symptoms
* Work & Pregnancy Do Mix!
* Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby
* Life with a New Baby is Not Always What You Expect
* My Child and I - Attachment for Life
* Baby Wants...
* Shaken Baby Syndrome
* Postpartum Depression

Additional multiple languages resources:

* New to Canada? Having a Baby? poster
* Abuse and Pregnancy
* Important Signs to Watch for if you are Pregnant
* Folic Acid Poster
* Breastfeeding Your Baby  - Fridge Magnet for nursing mothers
To view and download these resources and to order print copies online, visit www.beststart.org 

Adaptation, translation, and printing of these resources was supported by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. These documents were prepared with funds provided by the Government of Ontario.

Health Nexus is a bilingual not-for-profit organization with a provincial scope and a well-established network of service providers working in public health, community health, Ontario Early Years Centers, hospitals and other social service agencies. We have experience in resource development and resource adaptation for various cultural groups.

Contact:
Sabrina Moella
Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Tel.: 416-408-2249 or 1-800-397-9567 ext. 2260
Fax.: 416-408-2122
s.moella@healthnexus.ca
www.beststart.org
www.healthnexus.ca

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Wpg Public Library - Youth Services Librarian, Program & Services

Winnipeg Public Library has recently hired Lindsay Schluter for the newly created position of Youth Services Librarian, Programs and Services.

One of her projects is to forge stronger links with community organisations across the city including Parent-Child Coalitions like FACT.

Because Monique Woroniak and I, here at Outreach Services already enjoy a relationship with FACT, we will continue to be Winnipeg Public Library’s liaison with you, while Lindsay will coordinate with our neighbourhood branches to strengthen relationships with the other Parent-Child Coalitions.

Summer is always a busy time; here are some great ways to stay in touch with Winnipeg Public Library:

What’s on @ the Library?

ü      Take a look at the library’s latest newsletter, @ the Library, which has information about all of our summer programming, including Family Literacy Fun Days and the TD Summer Reading Club.  This newsletter is published once every 2 months, and can be viewed online.

ü      If you’re interested in receiving e-mails about WPL events, you’re more than welcome to join one of our mailing lists.  Our Children’s Program list provides updates about the latest storytimes & special events.  The library’s newsletter list will notify you when the library’s latest newsletter is ready for download.  These lists are a great way to stay in touch with what is going on at the library in your community.

ü      Our website also has a number of tools and features that might be of interest to your community.  If your organisation has a website, you might consider adding a link to ours.

Look for this information and much more, at winnipeg.ca/library

Chris Laurie
Outreach Librarian
Millennium Library
251 Donald St.
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 3P5
ph: 986-6689
fax: 942-5671

Book-a-Librarian
Outreach librarians are available to present to newcomer/EAL classes, literacy classes, seniors and Aboriginal organisations promoting the use of the library.  We will travel anywhere within Winnipeg to present on using the library, our collections and services, using our website, databases and special topics as suitable.  For more information or to book (subject to availability), contact Chris Laurie, Outreach Librarian at 986-6689.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Bleak House - Programs

Bleak House offers the following: 
Tuesday afternoon Crafts, lunch, ceramics and bingo
Wednesday morning - Quilting
Thursday morning - Exercise class

Information: 338-4723

For history of building etc.

and


(From Wpg Free Press July 2, 2010 "Growing Older" Page A 25)

Gwen Sector Programs

Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre is a non-profit senior centre in the Seven Oaks area of Winnipeg, Manitoba. 1588 Main Street (Conjunction of Main St and Smithfield Ave.)

It was established by the National Council of Jewish Women as a replacement for the Golden Age Club, which was no longer meeting the needs of seniors in the area.

New fitness class, Let's Do Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Shuttle bus every Wednesday morning from Seven Oaks, Garden City, West Kildonan and Maples

Looking for new bridge players, Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. Call Elaine 339-1701
Tickets for Rainbow Stage's production of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat 
on sale in July, Performance Aug 4,8 p.m.

Phone(204) 339-1701 Fax- (204) 334-3779 Email- gwensecter@shaw.ca

(From Wpg Free Press July 2, 2010 "Growing Older" page A25)

Foot Care Program

Nor'west Co-op Community Health Centre 
is seeking clients for their city-wide foot care program.
Call Sonia 940-2143  
(From Wpg Free Press July 2, 2010 "Growing Older" page A25)