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CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Westman Highways getting money for improvements
Winnipeg Watch The Manitoba government is spending $115M in improvements to several highways in the Westman area.
CBC
10-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
Westman region needs more resources to help tackle trafficking, sexual exploitation: advocate
As more professionals in Brandon learn how to identify signs of sexual exploitation and trafficking, advocates say rural Manitoba residents looking to escape exploitation still lack the support they need. Lisa Noctor is an outreach co-ordinator with the Gakina Abinoojiiyag Program, or GAP — an outreach and homelessness prevention program for vulnerable youth operated by the Brandon Friendship Centre. She says while education is a critical step forward, southwestern Manitoba lacks the kind of important followup resources available in Winnipeg. "We don't even have the types of learning opportunities that we need here in the Westman area, never mind the types of programs and supports that are required," Noctor said. "It's incredibly shameful that throughout our entire province, the only places that … youth are able to access services are all in Winnipeg." The absence in Brandon of a program like the Manitoba government's StreetReach — which operates in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba, and aims to prevent sexual exploitation of children and youth — is "a massive oversight at the provincial level," Noctor says. On Wednesday, GAP Youth Outreach held sexual exploitation and trafficking training that was facilitated by Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre's EmpowerMen program, which works with men and boys to prevent sexual exploitation and trafficking. The training was designed to improve identification, prevention, intervention and response around sexual exploitation and trafficking in Westman, by helping front-line workers better identify risk factors and perpetrator behaviour, and learn what leads people into trafficking and exploitation, Noctor said. But education without infrastructure can only go so far, especially if youth trying to escape exploitation can only find support in Winnipeg, she said. "It's a really disheartening situation to be in, when a youth expresses that they are ready for support … and they have to go to Winnipeg,'" Noctor said. "They have to go to a place that is bigger, scarier and more dangerous." It's especially troubling for youth coming from rural or reserve communities who are already overwhelmed by life in Brandon, a city of roughly 54,000, she said. While many good-hearted people are working hard in the community to ensure that people who are ready to exit can do so, they need more support, said Noctor. "We can't do it alone," she said. The Brandon Police Service has one counter-exploitation position attached to its organized crime section, a spokesperson said in an email. Right now the position is vacant, but detectives are filling the role. Identifying trafficking, exploitation Geraldine Gruszczyk with the EmpowerMen Project at Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, a Winnipeg-based community service provider, says the program's goal is prevention, by teaching communities to recognize red flags and act when they believe exploitation is happening. "If you see something, do something," she said. "Share with your circle… That might be someone that is suffering this, or knows somebody that is suffering or being exploited." Women, Indigenous people, and people living in poverty or with addictions are among the most vulnerable when it comes to exploitation, Gruszczyk said. So are people aging out of care, she said. "Once they turned 18, they are on their own. They don't have skills, they don't have education… What would you do?" Gruszczyk said. Noctor says cities like Brandon also host large events, and big crowds can increase the chances of exploitation. "Any time we have a whole bunch of people coming in from out of town, there's a lot of risk.… The instances of sex purchasing increase," she said. She also said grooming tactics often mask exploitation as a relationship. Some youth are unaware they've been groomed — or that they're being used to groom others. "Over the five years that I've been working in this program, a large number of the youth are actively being exploited or have historically been exploited," said Noctor. 'Step up and say something' Gruszczyk says wildfire evacuees recently displaced from northern Manitoba are also at high risk, especially as some face discrimination when arriving in new communities. "This population is a target," she said. They have been targeted by drug dealers, and sexual exploitation is also happening, Gruszczyk said. That means communities need to be alert and work together to keep everyone safe. Noctor agrees, saying traffickers and sex buyers may see evacuees as "fresh, new meat." Valerie Sandy, a Brandon community member, attended Wednesday's training because she wants the tools to make a difference in the city. "Living downtown, unfortunately, we do see the exploitation happening … women getting into vehicles," said Sandy. "We know what that is." But after the training, "I feel like there's something I can do now," she said. Reporting concerns and offering compassion are key, said Sandy.
Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Helena Christensen is 'very disciplined' about protecting her skin
Helena Christensen is "very disciplined" about protecting her skin because she's an "outdoorsy person". The 56-year-old supermodel has revealed she uses an SPF every day as part of her skincare routine to protect her complexion and her favourite product is Silklyfe's Daily Defense + Sunscreen. In a video for Vogue magazine, she explained: "I am trying to be very disciplined about protecting my skin, because I'm a very outdoorsy person. So yes especially the nose because it always gets very red." Helena went on to reveal she likes a sun-kissed look so she fakes a tan using Westman Atelier Bronzing Drops. She aded: "I like when your skin looks like it's been kissed by the sun ... You just need so little [of this product] to give you that glow." Helena went on to share her best summer make-up regime revealing she uses Goop's Colorglow Glow Balm and Merit's Flush Balm Cream Blush on her cheeks and adds a shimmering shadow from Hourglass on her lids. She added: "I love putting something on my eyelids that just enhances the natural shadow that you already have." Helena finished her look with a red lip, adding: "I like natural lips, but I love red lips … I'm on like a life long search for finding the best red colour lipsticks ... "The no-make-up-make-up look just fell apart." The 1990s superstar previously revealed she hates being asked about ageing in interview because there is so much more to her than just a number and it's a question that's rarely put to her make counterparts. Asked why it isn't something she wants to talk about, she told The Times' Weekend magazine: "As soon as [age] is mentioned anywhere we [women] set ourselves back by doing it again, again, again, again. "We're going to move away from it always being mentioned, especially in female interviews. When a man interviews a man they're not going to ask about it. "They're interested in, 'How's work? What's going on?' 'So I don't want anything to do with it and that way in my own little, little, little way I might be able to change something that always happens.'
South China Morning Post
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The evolution of facial contouring: from Kim Kardashian's comical ‘carved' cheekbone selfies of the 2010s, to today's subtler make-up and longer lasting bio-stimulating injectables
In retrospect, the contouring craze of the mid-2010s seems almost comically dramatic, with faces painted in thick stripes of bronzer, while powders and creamy highlights were blended with military precision. Back then, Kim Kardashian selfies became doctrine, beauty influencers waved contour sticks like paintbrushes, and the phrase 'carved cheekbones' took on an intimidatingly literal meaning. But in the past decade, beauty has evolved past that exaggerated artistry. The paint-by-numbers approach to facial sculpting has evolved into something far more subtle and sophisticated, emerging not from make-up palettes, but from visits to the dermatologist and aesthetician, and sleek at-home gadgets that promise lasting cheekbone definition and sharper jawlines without the contour-stick theatrics. Sculptra Poly-L-Lactic Acid. Photo: Handout Before contour palettes flooded beauty aisles, the technique existed primarily within Hollywood sets and the flamboyant world of drag. Contouring's original purpose was transformation rather than enhancement, and unsurprisingly, the jump to mainstream culture created looks that were sometimes more Instagram-friendly than compatible with reality. The influence of Kim Kardashian 's social media feed – and her make-up artist Mario Dedivanovic – transformed contouring into an inescapable trend, but also invited criticism for its often heavy-handed approach. Advertisement Make-up artists today advocate for a softer touch, favouring products like Westman Atelier's Face Trace Contour Stick and Charlotte Tilbury 's Hollywood Contour Wand for their ability to subtly enhance the features while preserving the natural texture of the skin. This gentler aesthetic celebrates authenticity, letting imperfections shine through – a refreshing departure from the rigid beauty standards of a decade ago. Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick. Photo: Handout Still, softening make-up techniques alone isn't enough to satisfy the growing appetite for 'effortlessly' defined faces. This has led to a quieter revolution: contouring methods relying not on cosmetics but rather non-invasive procedures, delivering results that outlast one's cleansing routine. Heavily influenced by skincare-centric trends from South Korea and Japan , facial sculpting has now entered the realm of hi-tech solutions. Among these, you'll find non-invasive, in-office treatments. Dr Samuel Hung, MBBS, deputy chief medical officer at Hong Kong-based K-beauty clinic Seoul Aesthetic, explains that these treatments 'usually include the use of radio frequency, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or more recently, triple-wavelength laser for facial slimming and lifting', with the choice of modality based on the individual client's condition. Bella Hadid for Dior: the look is sculpted but subtle. Photo: Handout Hyaluronic acid fillers, cleverly marketed as '3D contouring', have also surged in popularity, and for good reason. Injectables like Juvéderm Voluma and Restylane Lyft – when placed with precision along the cheekbones, temples and jawline – don't just add volume: they create structure that looks effortlessly natural instead of obviously engineered. Dr Bryony Elder, clinical director of Ametrine Aesthetics, in the English city of Newcastle, points out that fillers barely scratch the surface of what sculpting can achieve. 'In reality, true facial sculpting is a comprehensive process that involves treating multiple layers of the face to address ageing and proportion changes more holistically. The effects of ageing, volume loss and lack of contour are complex, and affect bone, fat, muscle, ligaments and skin,' she explains.
Calgary Herald
19-06-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
New Calgary community Nostalgia Townlet to resemble a 'European village'
Men and women wearing fancy suits boarded a limousine bearing the Mercedes-Benz's three-pointed star on Wednesday and rode through a dirt road on the southeastern tip of Calgary, bordered by plains stretching into the horizon. Article content After getting out of the vehicle, they walked along the porch of a white, two-storey structure overlooking the meandering Bow River and into a tent that had been set up to mark the birth of a new community in Calgary called the Nostalgia Townlet. Article content Article content The project, the brainchild of homebuilding company Jayman Built, is south of Seton and Rangeview and, over time, will feature more than 5,600 homes built in the image of a 'European village.' Article content Article content The area, billed as a luxury community in a statement by the company, will house a variety of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and a specialty grocery store, anchored by a 155-foot clock tower and a 1.5-mile ridge line facing the Bow River. Article content The place will also be complete with a lower river bench boutique hotel and a conference centre, both of which would be steps away from each other. Article content The main highlight, however, would be a 400,000-square-foot private social and athletic club, boasting close to a dozen tennis courts, a 25,000-square-foot gym, swimming pools with a tube and a channel, an NHL-size hockey rink, golf simulators and a host of other amenities. Article content Article content Article content 'We were able to tour all the greatest clubs around North America,' said Jay Westman, Chairman and CEO of Jayman BUILT, which was also behind the development of Westman Village in the southeastern community of Mahogany. 'So we picked up all those ideas along the way of what we wanted to specialize in, and we developed a list.' Article content Although the community is branded as a luxury project, Westman said the area will have houses in varying price ranges, starting with rentals and moving up to condominiums, semi-detached and detached homes. Article content 'We'll start somewhere in the mid three hundreds, and I'm not sure what we'll top out at here,' Westman added.
