WINNIPEG – The province has handed out 85 COVID-19 tickets to people and businesses last week, totaling $122,000. There were also 285 warnings given for breaking public health orders. Large gatherings in private residences continues to be the main concern. Enforcement officials are also reporting more abusive behavior by members of the public.
Manitoba Warming Quickly
WINNIPEG – A report out of the University of Regina released by Natural Resources Canada says Manitoba and the rest of the prairies are warming quicker than anywhere else in southern Canada. Leader author Professor Dave Sauchyn says during the winter much of the west is warming up three times faster than the rest of…
Forking Over More For Food
WINNIPEG – Some families can expect to pay nearly $700 more on groceries next year. The financial impact of COVID-19 will continue to be felt by Manitobans long into the new year – at least when it comes to our grocery bill, according to a new collaborative study by four Canadian Universities. Canada’s Food Price…
Church Fined; Another Online
WINNIPEG – After losing a court appeal over fines totalling more than $32,000, Springs Church says they’ll be offering their services online only this weekend, as more than two dozen other Manitoba churches call on them to cease any possible further legal challenges, while calling out another religious group determined to continue to continue meeting.…
Possible Exposures/Tuesday
WINNIPEG – Here are the most recent possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.
Car Slams Into Hotel
WINNIPEG – A man is in hospital in stable condition after his vehicle crashed into a hotel on Main Street Monday afternoon. Police think a medical event caused him to lose control of his SUV and smash into the Woodbine near McDermot Avenue, taking down several signs and a heavy light post along the way.…
Linden Lights
WINNIPEG – Members of Linden Woods Community Centre’s Board of Directors say they’re looking forward to having officials judge the hard work of neighbourhood residents as they continue their nearly 30-year-old tradition. Linden Lights will officially kick off their showcase of house lighting and decoration on December 14, but Manitobans have already been flooding the…
Snowbirds Beware
WINNIPEG – The province’s chief public health officer is warning snowbirds and other people who might travel this winter to cancel any non-essential trips. And Dr. Brent Roussin says it’s not just because of the health risks. He points out COVID-19 restrictions can change quickly here and in other countries. You could find yourself stuck…
$50K For Livestreaming
WINNIPEG – The province has announced a $3 million program to create homegrown programming for people who stay home over the holidays because of COVID-19. Groups and individuals are eligible for as much as $50,000 to livestream their entertainment. Several groups are already working on content including the Royal Manitoba Theatre Company, Festival du Voyageur…
Convoy For Farmers
WINNIPEG – More than 1,000 vehicles took to the Perimeter Highway on Sunday in solidarity with farmers in India’s Punjab region where new agricultural laws were passed that they say put their livelihoods in jeopardy. Signs displayed during the convoy showed slogans like “Protect Farmers,” and “No Farmers, No Food, No Future.” Manitoba is currently…