February 24, 2010
Press Release
Re: BMO Bank of Montreal - 2010 Inclusion Award
Winnipeg - On Wednesday February 24th at 10:30 a.m. Canadian Council of the Blind Manitoba Division will present this year’s Inclusion Award in Winnipeg. The CCB MB will present the 2010 Inclusion Award to BMO Bank of Montreal. Accepting the award will be Richard Jaques, Vice-President, Manitoba and Northwest Ontario District, BMO Bank of Montreal. Read the full press release...
February 23, 2010
Media Advisory
Re: BMO Bank of Montreal - 2010 Inclusion Award
Winnipeg - On Wednesday February 24th at 10:30 a.m. The Canadian Council of the Blind Manitoba Division (CCB MB) will present the 2010 Inclusion Award to BMO Bank of Montreal. Accepting the award will be Richard Jaques, Vice-President, Manitoba and Northwest Ontario District, BMO Bank of Montreal. Read the full media advisory...
February 18, 2010
2010 White Cane Week Celebrations in Manitoba February 21 – 27
BMO Bank of Montreal receives 2010 Inclusion Award
As part of the White Cane Week celebrations the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) MB Division will present their exclusive Inclusion Award which was established in 2008. Join us on February 24, 2010 as we present the 2010 Inclusion Award to BMO Bank of Montreal. Click here for more details...
February 17, 2010
Onkyo Corporation Braill Essay Contest
Sponsored by Onkyo Corporation and The Braille Mainichi
The submission deadline for this contest is April 30, 2010.
The Onkyo Braille essay contest is being administered by the National Federation of the Blind on behalf of the North America-Caribbean Region of the World Blind Union. Essays must be written by contest participants, in English or their native language, in Braille, and must be completely original in nature. Read more...
February 9, 2010
2010 National Vision Impaired Curling Championships Coverage
The 2010 National Vision Impaired Curling Championships are on now. Check out our ongoing coverage.
Also make sure to check out more details at the CCB National site
February 1, 2010
Tuesday, February 2 - Tech-Ease Meet
Topic: Online Shopping
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Lion's Place
610 Portage Ave
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February 1, 2010
Vision Impaired Curling at the MCA
Curl Manitoba highlighted Vision impaired Curling at the 2010 MCA opening ceremonies held at the Heather Curling Club – Winnipeg, Thursday, January 28th. Read more...
February 1, 2010
Tuesday, February 2 - Tech-Ease Meet
Topic: Online Shopping
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Lion's Place
610 Portage Ave
Read more...
February 1, 2010
White Cane Week 2010
Plans are underway for events for White Cane Week February 7 – 13 2010. Stay tuned to the CCB MB News-Line at 1-888-471-1919 and www.ccbmb.ca to find out more about the activities and who will receive the 2010 Inclusion Award.
February 1, 2010
2010 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship
Ottawa, ON February 7-12
Representing Manitoba:
| Skip: | Doris Koop |
| Third: | Norm Lyons/Rob Camozzi |
| Second: | Ralph Jadischke |
| Lead: | Vic Pereira |
| Sweeper: | Rob Camozzi/Norm Lyons |
| Coach/Guide: | Shannon Greer |
| Coach/Guide: | Walter Koop |
Good luck Team Manitoba!
The Winnipeg Blind Curling Club will next play on Saturday, February 20th. The lengthy absence is due to the MCA bonspiel taking place in Winnipeg and the Vision impaired Curling Championships taking place in Ottawa.
February 1, 2010
2009 L. P. Ings Scholarships Awarded
Congratulations to the 2009 L. P. Ings Scholarship Award recipients. Deanna Ng & Tom Ponech
Each received a $1,000.00 scholarship toward furthering their education.
For more information about the scholarship contact the CCB MB Division.
February 1, 2010
CNIB Right To Read Campaign
The CNIB needs your help now to urge Canada’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments to partner with CNIB to support and sustain the CNIB Library and its vital services.
To find out more about the Right To Read campaign visit: www.righttoread.cnib.ca
February 1, 2010
New CNIB Store Hours
Mondays 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesdays – Fridays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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