WINNIPEG – Our city has made Conde Nast Traveler’s new list of the “21 Best Places to Go In 2021.” Here’s what was said about us… Winnipeg has made @CNTraveler’s new list of “21 Best Places to Go in 2021!” Read all about it! https://t.co/MafTJraf1P — Tourism Winnipeg (@TourismWPG) December 2, 2020
Church Hearing Tomorrow
WINNIPEG – A judge will hold a special weekend hearing tomorrow to consider allowing Springs Church to hold drive-in services on Sunday. The church says it’s taken precautions to keep its members safe from COVID-19 and a provincial public health order only allowing virtual worship is unconstitutional. Springs and two of its pastors have been…
Possible Exposures/Friday
WINNIPEG – Here are the most recent possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.
Union: Teachers Need More Time
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s public teachers’ union says, with a holiday break approaching, students and teachers aren’t getting enough time to prepare for changes to the province’s learning environment. Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS) President James Bedford says January’s two-week remote learning period for students announced by the province doesn’t go far enough, and wouldn’t enhance student…
City Workers Laid Off
WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg says they’ve been unable to redeploy nearly 600 temporary civic employees for provincial work, and has confirmed they’ve been temporarily laid off. Mayor Brian Bowman had said he was hoping to come to an agreement with the Manitoba government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees to remove restrictions…
Docs With COVID Get Paid
WINNIPEG – The province says doctors who contract COVID-19 or have to take time off work to isolate will be paid. Physicians can now apply for compensation for up to 10 days at a time, retroactive to September 28th. Almost 30 doctors have tested positive for coronavirus so far and others have had to isolate…
Possible Exposures/Thursday
WINNIPEG – Here are the most recent possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.
Springs Church Going To Court
WINNIPEG – Springs Church is going to court to challenge the province’s COVID-19 public health order that bans drive-in religious services. Lawyers will start making their arguments today but it’s not known whether or when an injunction might be granted. Springs pastor Leon Fontaine points out that drive-up is allowed in retail during the pandemic…
Remote Learning After Xmas
WINNIPEG – The province has announced a two week remote learning period for students in grades seven to 12 after the Christmas break. Education minister Kelvin Goertzen says it’s also available to families with children from kindergarten to grade six if they want it. “Current data indicates the risk of COVID-19 transmission in our schools…
Lotto 6/49 Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG – Here are the Lotto 6/49 winning numbers from Wednesday, December 2nd. Good luck! The $12 million jackpot wasn’t won so Saturday’s draw will rise to $15 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC