News Archive
April 27, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 is International Guide Dog Day
CCB Manitoba Division Says Thank You to our furry friends – The Guide Dog!
Each year on the last Wednesday in April, International Guide Dog Day is an opportunity to celebrate the mobility and independence a Guide Dog can bring to people who are vision impaired around the world.
Let’s take a moment or two on this day and tip your hat or say a kind word to the person who is holding the harness of their so important and hard working companion.
April 19, 2010
April 24, 2010: IMAX Fundraiser
Presented by the Resource Centre For Manitobans who are Deaf-Blind
Come check out a double-screening featuring Hubble 3D and Pulse – a STOMP Odyssey. Find out more...
April 12, 2010
Tech-Ease Chapter offers computer refresher session
Tuesday, April 20
The Tech-Ease chapter of the CCB Manitoba Division is offering a computer refresher session. All participants must be familiar with a computer keyboard. Topics covered will include Loading the SA To Go screen access program, and Navigating web pages.
Tuesday April 20
Millennium Library computer lab
6:00 - 7:30 PM
There is room for up to twelve participants
If you wish to sign up send an email to ccbmb.division@gmail.com or leave a message with your contact information on the CCB News Line 1-888-471-1919.
March 24, 2010
Winnipeg Blind Curling club's season comes to an end
March 27
The Winnipeg Blind Curling club's season comes to an end Saturday, March 27th. Curlers will slide down the ice one last time, then finish off the day with a small windup party in the Thistle curling club's lounge.
A huge thanks to all the volunteers who come out to help make curling the success it has been over the past season. It's been another wonderful season of Canada's roaring game with next year looking to be a bigger and better time. Remember, in 2011, The Winnipeg Blind Curling Club will be hosting the Western Blind Curling Bonspiel.
March 23, 2010
Western Blind Curling Bonspiel
March 17 - 21, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
This year's Western Blind curling Bonspiel took place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan from March 17th to 21st. Prince George, British Columbia won this year's Westerns, with Alberta Team one coming in second and Alberta Team two placing third. The two Manitoba teams curled hard and had a great time on and off the ice.
It was a well run Bonspiel with many thank you's going to the 2010 organizing committee and the wonderful staff at the Hillcrest Curling Club in Moose Jaw. Next year's Western Blind Curling Bonspiel will be right here in the Gateway to the West ... Winnipeg, Manitoba!
March 17, 2010
Western Blind Curling Bonspiel
March 17 - 21, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
The Western Blind Curling Bonspiel takes place March 17th to 21st in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will be participating in the 2010 Westerns with each province having two teams. All the action will happen at the Hillcrest Curling Club. Games go Wednesday evening, then Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the day.
Representatives from Manitoba include:
Team 1: Vic Pereira, Walter Koop, Ralph Jadischke, Doris Koop.
Team 2: Binh Vo, Bill Horbvath, Marlene Cahill, Norman Lyons.
Sweepers: Donna and Foster Daniel.
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
Read more...
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
November 19th, 2009
Three December Events!
Check out what's happening in December at the CCB:
- CCB Winnipeg & District Christmas Dinner – Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
- Jam Session – Friday, December 11th, 2009
- Family & Friends Curling Fun Day – Saturday, December 19th, 2009
October 27th, 2009
CCB MB Division welcomes Mike Calvo, CEO of Serotek Corporation
Mr Calvo will be one of 13 exhibiters taking part in the “Information Stations” Trade Show
This exciting trade show puts the spotlight on vendors, who provide a wide variety of products and services available to people with a disability. No admission fee and everyone is welcome…October 27th, 2009
