WINNIPEG – A nearly $300 fine for not wearing a mask in indoor public places is being implemented province-wide. Chief Provincial Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin emphasized the specific fine of $298 is only for not wearing a mask indoors and in public, where citizens are mandated to do so, meaning homes and walks…
Possible Expsoures/Thursday
WINNIPEG – Here are the most recent possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.
COVID Delays Recovery
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s increase in COVID-19 cases is expected to delay the province’s economic recovery. The Conference Board of Canada’s new outlook says Manitoba’s gross domestic product should fall by 6.2 per cent this year. The CBC figures the GDP will grow next year but not by as much as the national number. 3.5 per…
Teams Face COVID Fine
WINNIPEG – Two teams in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League have been fined for violating a COVID-19 directive. The Winnipeg Blues and Winnipeg Freeze both had players participate in private training sessions outside the city on November 9th. Hockey Manitoba says the teams did this even though it wasn’t allowed. The group that owns the…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, November 18th. Good luck! The $14 million jackpot was won so Saturday’s draw will drop to $5 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
Test Site For Frontliners
WINNIPEG – The Government of Manitoba is offering COVID-19 testing at a new lab just for front-line health workers and emergency personnel. Health Minister Cameron Friesen says the drive-up test site will be ready by Friday, and will have the capacity to perform between 40 and 60 tests per day. The facility will be open…
Bowman Condemns Protesters
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman is weighing in protests against Manitoba’s public health measures, calling them “deplorable.” Condemning recent events like the one that took place in Southern Manitoba this past weekend, Bowman thanked the bylaw enforcement officers who have been ticketing protestors for breaking the rules.. “I saw the verbal abuse that they…
Even Tougher Roussin Rules?
WINNIPEG – Dr. Brent Roussin is hinting at more changes to his COVID-19 public health orders. Manitoba’s chief public health officer indicates the rules could be tightened again, lowering the gathering size and forcing more stores to close. He also says he can’t understand why some stores are advertising Black Friday sales during a pandemic…
More Enforcement Hired
WINNIPEG – The province has hired a private security company to help enforce its COVID-19 public health orders. G4S is providing 90 personnel to join join police and conservation officers in handing out tickets. Over 3,300 people across various agencies now have the power to fine people not following the rules. Since coronavirus enforcement began…
Possible Exposures/Wednesday
WINNIPEG – Here are the most recent possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.