WINNIPEG – A small but illegal crowd protested COVID-19 restrictions at the Manitoba Legislature yesterday. Gatherings are limited to five people under current public health orders. Police were on hand but it’s not known if tickets were issued. The rally featured music, singing and speakers who talked about the need to practice Christmas traditions.
More Eligible For Vaccine
WINNIPEG – The COVID-19 vaccine in Manitoba is still only for frontline health care workers but more of them are now eligible to get the shot. Some of the age cutoffs have been lowered. The province says this is to make sure all the available vaccine gets into arms this week. At last word, 600…
Pallister Hints At Early Exit
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister may be thinking about packing it in before the next provincial election in 2023. During last year’s campaign and after he won again, he said he would serve a full second term but in a year-end interview, he’s opened the door to a possible early exit. When asked whether…
Lake Winnipeg Rescue
WINNIPEG – Two men, fishing on Lake Winnipeg yesterday, had to rescued when the ice they were on separated from shore and drifted out to open water. RCMP say one of the men called them on his cell phone and kept them updated on their location and condition. The Matlock Fire Department tried to get…
COVID Closes Beausejour ER
WINNIPEG – There are several new COVID-19 outbreaks at health care and long-term care facilities. One of the outbreaks has forced the closure of the emergency room at the hospital in Beausejour. The province is also reporting coronavirus outbreaks at Seven Oaks General Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Lions Prairie Manor in Portage…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Saturday, December 19th. Good luck! The $29 million jackpot was won so Wednesday’s draw will be for $5 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
Winnipeg Supply Tanker Model
WINNIPEG – This very striking oversized model tanker truck is about 69 centimetres long and features a well-know local brand, Winnipeg Supply. Miniature toys were produced mainly in the 1950’s by Otaco, a company founded in Orillia, Ontario which focused their efforts on manufacturing farm implements such as plows, spring-tooth harrows and the famous Autotrac…
Possible Exposures/Sunday
WINNIPEG – Here are the most recent possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.
$12M For Affordable Housing
WINNIPEG – Mayor Brian Bowman was all smiles when he helped announce over $12 million dollars in federal funding for our city to build new affordable housing units. Ottawa’s Rapid Housing Initiative will construct 88 units in Winnipeg. Siloam Mission CEO Jim Bell was also part of the announcement as his community group will get…
More Vaccine On The Way
WINNIPEG – Another 900 Manitoba health care worker will get the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine next week. Premier Brian Pallister says the second shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine is on the way and those eligible to get the shot should book an appointment. The province says it’s made a number of improvements to the appointment process after…