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Thousands of immigrants are landing in Manitoba every year, and they need jobs. Larry discovers how Manitoba Start is helping newcomers and employers come together.

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Up To Speed Kellan Needs Blood Jun 14, 2013 | 7:30Kellan Pryor knows what it's like to need a blood donation. He got his first transfusion when he was a month old. He's 2 now - and may need monthly transfusions for the rest of his life. Kayleen and JP Pryor tell his story.
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Up To Speed Elder Abuse Jun 15, 2012 | 6:36Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Guest host Joff Schmidt asks Age and Opportunity why the problem remains largely hidden?
Up To Speed - Musi AppMar 5, 2013 | 8:58Up To Speed Musi App Audio
Up To Speed Musi App Mar 5, 2013 | 8:58There seems to be an app for just about everything these days. But three local students from Vincent Massey Collegiate and St Paul's High School have created one that is catching on in a big way. "Musi" is a streaming music app that allows you to make playlists from YouTube and operate them through the app rather than the usual download approach. Aaron Wojnowski, David Bell and Christian Lunney are the brains behind this creation and they spoke about it with Larry Updike.
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Up To Speed Bodybuilding Couple May 24, 2013 | 11:26They are ripped and ready to rock. Manitoba's amateur bodybuilders are competing at their provincial championships tomorrow. We weigh in with two of the competitors who are also a couple.
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Up To Speed Vince Li Gets Passes May 18, 2012 | 9:15Manitoba Progressive Conservative Justice Critic Kelvin Goertzen reacts to news that Vince Li will be allowed supervised visits outside the Selkirk Mental Health Centre.
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Up To Speed Activist Attacked May 22, 2012 | 6:23Michael Champagne works to build community spirit and change stereotypes of the North End, but over the weekend he was attacked while walking down the street. He shares the story with Larry Updike.
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