WINNIPEG – The province has released more details on who will be first to get the COVID-19 vaccine. People over 60 who work in acute or long-term care homes and intensive care unit staff older than 50 are eligible for the first 900 doses next week. Employees at coronavirus immunizations clinics are also eligible. If…
Churches Challenge COVID
WINNIPEG – A number of Manitoba churches have joined forces to legally challenge COVID-19 public health orders. They say the orders affect their right to worship. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is representing the churches. It will argue that coronavirus restrictions are a severe infringement on freedom of religion. The province’s chief public health…
Lotto Max Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Friday, December 11th. Good luck! The $27 million jackpot wasn’t won so Tuesday’s draw will be for $32 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
Homicide On Borrows
WINNIPEG – Police responded to the assault of a man last night. They found him with life-threatening injuries in the 1600 block of Burrows Avenue. Officers began emergency CPR and the victim was transported to hospital in critical condition where he later died. The victim has been identified as 20 year old Delaney Lee Sinclair.…
Morden Mayor’s Letter To Reeve
WINNIPEG – Morden mayor Brandon Burley, who recently recovered from COVID-19 after testing positive last month, has published an open letter to La Broquerie reeve Lewis Weiss, saying he’s concerned about the comments Weiss has been making. “As a municipal leader, you have a duty to act in the best interest of your constituents, and…
Free Beer For Healthcare Heroes
WINNIPEG – The Trans Canada Brewing Company says they are all out of the 25,000 cans they gave away free to healthcare workers in just a day – but they’re brewing another batch for another giveaway for Manitoba’s healthcare heroes. The brewery had originally planned to run the giveaway throughout the weekend “while quantities last,”…
Chief: Cop Was ‘Inappropriate’
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…