In this article, The Citizen interviews Dr. Jo Ann Unger, a registered clinical psychologist who manages a private practice in Winnipeg. She works professionally with people across the lifespan, from children to families, adults, and couples. Unger also serves as the specialty lead for the child and adolescent division of Clinical Health Psychology through Shared Health. In years past, she’s been the acting manager of the family therapy program at New Directions and the clinical director for Kidthink.

The Hanover School Division’s board of trustees has approved the 2024–25 budget and things are looking more optimistic than they were one year ago.

BSI Insurance has merged with ONE Insurance Group. The familiar BSI signs in Niverville, Ste. Agathe, and St. Pierre may be changing, but customers of these insurance providers need not take any steps to protect or change their policies.

Approximately 300 Niverville residents turned out for an open house held by town council at the CRRC on March 1. According to Mayor Myron Dyck, it’s by far the largest turnout he’s seen for any municipal open house in his 20 years on council.

Many school divisions will be discussing the potential for raising school tax mill rates this spring—and in the face of a projected $4 to $5 million deficit, the Seine River School Division (SRSD) is no exception.

On Tuesday, February 27, Seine River School Division (SRSD) trustees voted in favour of eliminating the Kids at Play (KAP) program for Kindergarten age children as of June 30, 2024.