WINNIPEG – US President Donald Trump has contracted COVID-19. He tweeted the news late last night. Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020 Trump’s positive test came soon after the White…
Possible Exposures/Friday
WINNIPEG – Public health officials have reported two possible exposures and both are Carberry, Manitoba. Carberry Collegiate in Carberry: a second case was at the school on Monday, Sept. 21. No close contacts have been identified, and the infection was not acquired at school. Subway, 200-1st Ave., Carberry: Sept. 26 – from approximately 8 a.m.…
New Mobile Test Site
WINNIPEG – The province is looking to solve long wait times at COVID-19 test sites, with a mobile testing centre going up in Winnipeg. The new site at Portage Ave and Wall St includes portable toilets and orange pylons to direct foot traffic, and is the result of a partnership between the Manitoba Government, Shared…
Possible Exposures/Thursday
WINNIPEG – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Calvary Place Personal Care Home in Winnipeg. It’s been moved to Critical or Red on the province’s Pandemic Response System. Public health officials are also reporting the following possible exposures: Glenlawn Collegiate in Winnipeg on Sept. 25: based on the public health investigation, this exposure…
Autopac Rates Too High?
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Public Insurance is reporting a hefty profit. The crown corporation had net earnings of $180 million in 2019-20. Profits like that explain why there was a rebate of $100 million back to customers in the spring. MPI says it did a good job managing things and also the cost of claims was…
School Lights Still Alive
WINNIPEG – Flashing yellow lights might be going up in Winnipeg school zones after all. After a gift to the city was rescinded following years of delays at City Hall, an amending motion put forward by Councillor Kevin Klein passed 15 to 1 on Wednesday night. Councillor Klein says he decided to draft the motion…
Late Fees Resume
WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg will resume issuing penalties for late payments on Thursday after nearly four months of relief. Beginning October 1, the City says it will once again be assessing, adding up, and working to collect charges for late payments of fees and fines – along with interest. Applicable fees include parking…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, September 30th. Good luck! The $5 million jackpot was won so Saturday’s draw will be for $5 million again. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
COVID Fine Issued
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg man has been fined almost $500 after breaking the public health order restricting travel to northern Manitoba. Mounties were on patrol in Leaf Rapids on Saturday night when the 21 year old guy admitted to them he was in town for a wedding. Travel to the north isn’t allowed unless it’s…
COVID Hurting WSO & Arts
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is reporting its first deficit in more than ten years as COVID-19 continues to put pressure on arts organizations and families across the province as they plan holiday traditions. Following an abbreviated 2019/20 season, the 72-year-old pillar of Canada’s music scene made $8.49 million in revenue, but made $8.71…