WINNIPEG – Police chief Danny Smyth is ordering a full review after one of his members was caught on video not wearing a face mask. He says the officer acted inappropriately during the incident. The video shows the passenger in the vehicle asking the cop why he’s not wearing a mask and that’s when he…
Should MPI Rebates Be Bigger?
WINNIPEG – MPI rebates that Manitobans have been getting should be bigger. That from the Consumers’ Association of Canada. The Crown corporation says another $69 million will be sent out to drivers next month but the CAC is asking the Public Utilities Board to up that number to $90 million. It says there’s a compelling…
Possible Exposures/Friday
WINNIPEG – Here are the most recent possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.
Stores Stay Open Later
WINNIPEG – Starting this weekend, stores can stay open later on Sundays and holidays. Manitoba finance minister Scott Fielding says his government wants to give businesses the flexibility to allow for more pickup and delivery options and also more in-person shopping time to minimize crowds. He hopes the new legislation which was rushed into law…
Military In Shamattawa
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Armed forces have been deployed to Shamattawa First Nation to help the community tackle a COVID-19 outbreak there, joining with four members of the Canadian Red Cross. Medics and rangers are planning to assess the region over the next couple of days to figure out what resources will be needed to…
20% Planning Holiday Travel
WINNIPEG – To prevent the spread of COVID-19, public health officials are asking Manitobans to stay home and celebrate small this winter, but an Angus Reid survey suggests many still plan to visit with friends and family. The study, which involved a collaboration with Hamilton-Ontario based think tank Cardus, found that 20 per cent of…
‘World Isn’t Flat’
WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister is condemning statements by the Reeve of the RM of La Broquerie that deny that COVID-19, which has caused the deaths of over 430 Manitobans, is a pandemic. This week during a council meeting Lewis Weiss responded to criticism in a letter from a constituent by denying that the disease…
Video Of Cop With No Mask
WINNIPEG – A woman who took a video of a police officer not wearing a mask during a traffic stop says she will file a complaint with the Law Enforcement Review Agency. In the video, the cop decides to issue a ticket instead of a warning after being asked about not having a mask on.…
Manitoba’s Vaccine Plan
WINNIPEG – Health care workers will be the first people in Manitoba to get the COVID-19 vaccine that’s just been approved by Health Canada. Premier Brian Pallister says the first 1,950 doses of the Pfizer shot, enough to immunize about 900 people, will arrive next week. He hopes to have over 200,000 doses by the…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, December 9th. Good luck! The $18 million jackpot wasn’t won so Saturday’s draw will rise to $21 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC