The history of the Manitoba Restaurant Association dates back to 1944 when we were known as the Canadian Restaurant Association (CRA) Manitoba Division. A branch of the Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association (MRFA) was later formed as a fee sharing affiliate of the CRFA and grew steadily. As an association with over 400 restaurant members and 100 associate members we made the decision on January 1, 1998 to split from the CRFA in order to serve our members better. In December of 1998 we became the Manitoba Restaurant & Foodservices Association Inc.
When I was first introduced to Nichiren Buddhism just over a year ago, I was at a very low state ofWhat's NewSGI Youth Plant 150 Trees in MississaugaPosted on September 28, 2013On Saturday, September 28, 38 youth, including five guests, participated in the annual youth tree planting activity with Credit Valley Conservation. This year, the weather was perfect for tree planting, and we were able to plant 150 trees. Many of thSGI Canada Participates in Nationwide Book FestivalPosted on September 28, 2012On September 23 and 28, SGI-Canada (SGIC) members in Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax participated in a nationwide book and magazine festival titled The Word On The Street. They set up booths introducing SGI-related books and magazines, including someSeeds of Hope Sown in OttawaPosted on April 22, 2012On Earth Day, April 22, seeds of hope sprouted in the bustling Rideau Centre, a shopping centre located in the heart of the nation's capital. Held in collaboration with the National Capital Region branch of the United Nations Association of CanSGI Canada Practitioners Participate in Community Clean-upPosted on April 22, 2012On April 22, a group of over 20 SGI-Canada members from the city of Surrey, British Columbi,a participated in the sixth annual 'Surrey Clean Sweep Week,' at Crescent Beach
Navigation MenuEPIC TO HOST CAFE FUNDRAISEREpic Opportunities will host its annual Café Fundraiser event on Thurs., Nov. 6 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg. The event is one of the primary fundraisers of Epic Opportunities with a goal of raising money for accessible housing for individuals with intellectual...read moreSTARTING A CONVERSATIONWhen members of the Epic Opportunities recruitment team got together earlier this year to discuss ways of better engaging members of the public at the various career fairs they attend they came up with an idea that fit to a T. Actually, it fit like a T-shirt. ...read moreEPIC CONSULTANT IS ON THE JOBKellie Thai's job could be likened to that of a tour guide. An Employment Consultant with Epic Opportunities' Career Exploration Service, she too takes people on all kinds of exciting journeys filled with both challenges and rewards. While you aren't likely...read morePROVINCE TO BOOST WAGESThe Manitoba government recently announced plans to enhance wages for support workers at agencies which provide residential services to adults with intellectual disabilities
Turning Leaf (Inc.) is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing crisis and treatment services to those experiencing intellectual challenge and mental illness.These services are made up of caring, skilled community members.These Turning Leaf community members are dedicated to helping those experiencing intellectual challenge and mental illness. They are also deeply committed to working with the participant in addressing the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that those experiencing intellectual challenge and/or mental illness face every day: discrimination, poverty, stigm,a isolation, loneliness.Introducing the Fallen Leaf FundThe Fallen Leaf Fund is a fund established by Turning Leaf (Inc.) in 2012 designed to raise money to ensure critical services – crisis counselling, safe housing for women at risk, and addictions treatment – can be provided to those living with mental illness and intellectual challenge. The recipients of these services are often those who have fallen through the cracks in our system.Donovan is a perfect example of someone falling through the cracks.Donovan was born in Winkler, Manitoba to proud parents
The 'Right to Work'. It sounds very nice doesn't? In fact it is arguably the biggest threat to workers we have seen in 100 years. Many American states have passed 'Right to Work' legislation and it is a looming threat in Canada. The name, 'Right to Work' implies that it simply gives people the right to work.
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