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Winnipeg Free Press
5 hours ago
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
STANLY HELMUT HUBBIE
Adjust Text Size: A+ A- STANLY HELMUT HUBBIE (aka Stacius Helmutius Algonuis Virkutis) With great sadness, sorrow, and much love, we mourn the passing of Stanly (Helmut) Hubbie, at the age of 67. Stan came to reside at Deer Lodge Chronic care in November 2019, following his June journey of critical care at HSC. Stan suffered a cerebellar CVA stroke, respiratory failure requiring a permanent tracheostomy, PEG, and J tube feeds to aspiration risk. He was dependent on care and required a Hoyer lift and two assists for all transfers to and from his wheelchair. He was unable to vocalize and used various devices to is survived by his partner/husband of 42 years, Gordon; his siblings, Al (Bob) Virkutis, Monika Virkutis, Rosemary McKay, the Wilson family, numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, neighbours, countless friends, both personal and business. Especially our dearest friend Dave Kenyon; the Kenyon family and extended embraced Deer Lodge and strived to connect and communicate to make a difference to those around him. He found creative ways to entertain and connect with residents/staff of lodge 6 and 7; with his cue cards, ever changing room decorations with flashing lights, dancing\signing robotic characters, slot machines and his collection of was recently awarded a certificate of appreciation from the RCMP in recognition of his contribution and support towards the launch of 'Communication Matters' A shared goal of inclusivity for those impacted by communication will be remembered for his humour, playful spirit, work ethic, work barbeques and the warmth he shared with friends, family, and the many people in his life he charmed with humour and kindness. He lived a life of resilience, community, and love. Always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed assistance, be it family, friend, stranger, run away pet or injured animal on the side of the road. Stan lived by the expression, 'What you put into the lives of others, comes back to you.' In accordance with his wishes, a private service has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Main Street Projects or a charity of your choice or do a random act of kindness for someone in his name. Tribute Link: As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 21, 2025 Offer Condolences or Memory Share your memories and/or express your condolences below. Fields marked with a * are required. All others are optional. Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content, your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear. Thank you for your understanding.
Winnipeg Free Press
18 hours ago
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Sponsored Content The Gardner Legacy
Gardner with family members, including his children Will, Rachael, and Leah: "As Manitobans, we can make sure that the hospital is equipped to take care of our loved ones for many years to come." Officially, Father's Day took place earlier this month, but for William S. Gardner, K.C., every day is Father's Day-especially when he wears his HSC Foundation hat. 'HSC is in my DNA,' says Gardner, who has served on the Foundation Board since 2002, including a stint as Vice Chair. 'My dad and my grandfather cared deeply about health care, and so do I.' Dr. William Arthur Gardner (upper right), William Cooper Gardner, Q.C. (just below, in sunglasses), and William Sparling Gardner (below, in short-sleeved green shirt, around the age of 13): "They were both so instrumental in my life," says Gardner of his father and grandfather. Gardner's grandfather, Dr. William A. Gardner, was an orthopedic surgeon at the Winnipeg General Hospital which merged with other institutions to form HSC in 1973. Gardner's father, William C. Gardner, Q.C., served as the Founding Chair of the HSC Foundation. 'They were both so instrumental in my life,' says Gardner. 'I remember at the age of five going with my grandfather on house calls. And he used to tell me stories about his service as a surgeon on the western front in France in World War I.' Gardner's father saw action in the Second World War. After his ship was torpedoed and sunk in the Denmark Strait, he survived enemy fire and icy waters, staying afloat by clinging onto pieces of the wreckage. Many years later, he chaired the Winnipeg General Hospital Board before founding the HSC Foundation in 1976. Gardner: "HSC is in my DNA. My dad and my grandfather cared deeply about health care, and so do I." 'My dad and others realized that donors could step forward to keep the hospital moving forward,' says Gardner. 'That's even more true today. As Manitobans, we can make sure that the hospital is equipped to take care of our loved ones for many years to come.'
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Charul Now Commerce Stream Jt Topper After 3-Marks Gain In Reval
Nagpur: Charul Vithalkar, a student of Dr Ambedkar College, secured joint top position in Commerce stream merit list for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination following re-evaluation. Initially ranked second with 577 marks (96.17%), Charul's score in secretarial practice increased from 95 to 98, raising her total to 580 out of 600. This score matched the topper's 97.67%, allowing her to share the highest rank with three other students, including Ruchika Bakre from her college. The re-evaluation process was pivotal for Charul, as the additional three marks elevated her to the top position in the Commerce stream. Consequently, Dr Ambedkar College now has two students in the leading ranks. The Maharashtra HSC results were declared on May 6, showing a statewide 91.88% pass record, which is 1.5% decline from the previous year. Nagpur division recorded a pass rate of 90.52%, placing it eighth among nine divisions and maintaining its rank from last year. Covering six districts, the division saw Gondia achieve the highest pass percentage, while Gadchiroli recorded the lowest at 70.58%. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nuevo Fiat 600 híbrido o eléctrico Fiat Undo Additionally, Nagpur and Chandrapur performed notably within the region. The overall decline in results was attributed to 6% drop in the Arts stream's success rate, significantly affecting the state's average. Girls outperformed boys, with a pass rate of 94.6% compared to 89.5% for boys. Over 14 lakh students had appeared for the exams in March, and 13.02 lakh passed. Nagpur division reported 3,069 fewer distinctions than the previous year, marking the lowest number since 2019. Despite the overall dip, individual successes, such as those from Dr Ambedkar College, emerge as silver lining. The results, however, reflect a competitive academic landscape, with Konkan division leading with 96.74% success rate.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav–2025 begins at JSS Urban Haat
The Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav– 2025 was inaugurated on Friday at the JSS Mysore Urban Haat. The 10-day handicrafts expo will be open to the public from June 20 to June 29, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily, with free entry. As part of the cultural celebrations, visitors can enjoy vibrant performances of garba dance and the traditional Dhal-Talwar Ras on Saturday and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., a press release said. The Utsav will showcase a rich traditional artistry and craftsmanship of Gujarat, offering an opportunity for art lovers to explore authentic handmade products. Sanjay Joshi, executive director, Indext-C, Gujarat, inaugurated the event. S. Vinoth Kumar, Assistant Director, Handicrafts Service Centre (HSC), Ministry of Textiles, Mysuru; Snehal Makwana, manager (Marketing), Indext-C, Gujarat; M. Shivananjaswamy, project officer, JSS Mysore Urban Haat; Sabira, handicrafts promotion officer, HSC, Ministry of Textiles, Mysuru; and Rakesh Rai A., coordinator, JSS Mysore Urban Haat, Mysuru, were present.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Province, nurses must take charge after study finds racism exists in Winnipeg ERs
Opinion If you want to know why we never seem to make progress in battling systemic racism, events this week provide some compelling answers. On Tuesday, a landmark study by Shared Health showed adult African/Black and Indigenous patients wait longer for treatment in Winnipeg emergency rooms than patients of other races and ethnicities. Black patients waited the longest on average at Shared Health-run Health Sciences Centre (5.5 hours) and Indigenous patients waited the second longest (5.3 hours). White patients, as a point of comparison, on average waited 4.1 hours, a full hour less. RUTH BONNEVILLE / FREE PRESS FILES Dr. Marcia Anderson led the race-based ER data project on behalf of Shared Health. As well, 36.5 per cent of adult Indigenous patients, and 30.4 per cent of African/Black patients left the HSC ER without having been examined or treated. About 20 per cent of white patients left before being seen. The report was prepared by Shared Health in collaboration with the University of Manitoba's Ongomiizwin Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing, and the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation. It was based on analysis of more than 600,000 patients who agreed to self-identify their race and ethnicity. The findings are not necessarily seismic in their essence; research into the racial bias in the health-care system has been going on for decades. This is, however, one of the most precise studies of its kind. Report author Dr. Marcia Anderson correctly noted the report contains 'hard truths.' Although not mentioned in the report, among those hard truths is the undeniable fact that the health-care system is horrible at responding to the issue of systemic racism. Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara greeted the report with a recommendation that all emergency department staff undergo cultural safety and anti-racism training. However, the minister declined to say which training, when it would start and did not indicate whether the affected personnel would be allowed to undertake it during normal working hours. That drew immediate criticism from the Manitoba Nurses Union. MNU president Darlene Jackson said the collective agreement clearly says that nurses must be given time off from normal duties to undergo any required educational programming. Jackson warned that because Asagwara's comments were only a recommendation, there is an implication the nurses should do the training on their own time. She said she was concerned about consequences for those who don't. If we take a hard look at what both Asagwara and Jackson are saying, a rather unflattering picture comes into focus. If the minister takes no issue with the findings, and agrees that the issue is fundamentally important, then why wasn't more done to formulate an actual plan to address gaps in anti-racism training? And why wouldn't Asagwara make this kind of training mandatory, even if the fine details of delivering it have yet to be worked out? It should be said that 'how' and 'when' and 'paid for by whom' are all good questions. However, Jackson and the MNU need to ensure their concerns do not obscure their commitment to combating systemic racism. Right now, the union has created the impression it is only interested in building a list of reasons why they shouldn't get involved. If, for example, the collective agreement guarantees that nurses would be paid to undertake any compulsory training, Overall, it's a bad look for a health-care system that had the courage to, at the very least, dig into patient data to uncover the hard truths. But the mad dash for details, and lack of any sense of collaboration between the province, the health authorities and groups like the MNU, makes everyone look rather incompetent. There is also a renewed concern about whether this is just another provincial directive unleashed upon nurses without adequate negotiation. The former Progressive Conservative government rattled the very foundations of Winnipeg's hospital system by force-feeding nurses a major restructuring of emergency rooms and specialty surgical programs. Apparently unaware, or unconcerned, that nurses had fought long and hard to have some control over where and when they worked, the PC government changed the entire structure of Winnipeg's hospital network. Nurses that had worked in departments and programs in hospitals for years were suddenly told they were relocating. Tuesdays A weekly look at politics close to home and around the world. Nurses at suburban hospitals were suddenly faced with the prospect of moving to one of the larger, core-area hospitals. Carefully structured family lives were thrown into chaos. Not surprising, then, that the nurses refused to get with the Tory program. Older nurses retired early; younger nurses fled the public system for private nursing agencies where they were paid better and had total control over where and when they worked. The same agencies that provide staff back to an understaffed public system at a premium rate. Premier Wab Kinew and his health minister have repeatedly promised they would manage health care differently. Although more details need to come out, the haphazard response to the issue of systemic racism and the conflict with the MNU suggest the New Democrats may be repeating tragic history. The province and its unions have acknowledged that this is a real and important issue. What Manitobans need now is someone to take charge and show real progress, not just acknowledgement. Dan LettColumnist Dan Lett is a columnist for the Free Press, providing opinion and commentary on politics in Winnipeg and beyond. Born and raised in Toronto, Dan joined the Free Press in 1986. Read more about Dan. 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