WINNIPEG – Here are the latest possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by Manitoba public health officials. Location Dates/Times St Mary’s Academy (550 Wellington Crescent) October 14, 2020 Seven Oaks School Division (830 Powers Street) – busses 16 and 20 October 6 and 7, 2020 Sunny Mountain Daycare (Unit 4 – 1965 Main…
More Restrictions Coming
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s top doctor says he’ll be announcing more COVID-19 restrictions for Winnipeg and area soon, likely today. Dr. Brent Roussin says cases of coronavirus continue to rise in the city because some people are ignoring his public health orders. The province recorded a record 173 new cases yesterday including 133 in Winnipeg. Manitoba…
Suspect Gets Stuck
WINNIPEG – RCMP have arrested and charged a break and enter suspect in Portage la Prairie after he got stuck in a tunnel. Residents of a home on Westco Drive called the Mounties after they were robbed and threatened. When officers arrived, the bad guy had bolted so they began tracking him. He was last…
Flu Vaccine Campaign
WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister and Manitoba’s top doctor have announced a new flu vaccination campaign with the tagline “Add A Layer This Fall.” They say because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more important than ever to get the flu shot. Expecting a higher demand this year, the province has increased it’s flu vaccine…
New Drive-Thru Test Sites
WINNIPEG – Long lineups at COVID-19 testing sites will hopefully start getting shorter now that a new drive-thru location is at full capacity. 1066-Nairn Avenue which opened earlier in the week at 200 tests a day is expected to start doing 400 today. Another drive-thru at 125-King Edward Street East is expected to open before…
Possible Exposures/Thursday
WINNIPEG – Provincial public health officials say there have been possible exposures to COVID-19 at three schools and on a recent flight. Mitchell Middle School, 203 Third, St., Mitchell, MB, on Oct 7 to 9. Based on the public health investigation, the risk of this exposure was assessed to be low. The infection was not…
Murder Victim Identified
WINNIPEG – The RCMP have released the identity of the man whose remains were found at Roseau River First Nation. Hunters found the body of 56-year-old Bud Paul from Winnipeg nearly two months ago under deep brush in a wooded area just outside the community. Following an initial investigation by Manitoba First Nations Police, RCMP…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, October 14th. Good luck! The $6 million jackpot wasn’t won so Saturday’s draw will rise to $8 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
4 Busted After Robberies
WINNIPEG – The Major Crimes Unit is investigating a series of robberies overnight in the Lord Selkirk Park area. Three women were robbed at knifepoint by large groups in two different incidents. And a man was stabbed by a large group in the 600 block of Manitoba. He’s going to be okay. Four suspects have…
Trudeau & Bowman Talk COVID
WINNIPEG – Mayor Brian Bowman is thanking the Prime Minister for reaching out to discuss the fight against COVID-19. Mayor Bowman and Prime Minister Trudeau spoke by phone about the rising number of positive tests in Winnipeg, with the Prime Minister reportedly reaffirming his commitment to aid municipal and provincial governments in responding to both…