WINNIPEG – The Manitoba branch of a group that was put under the microscope during protests at the U.S. Capitol that turned violent last week says it’s disbanding. Representatives for Proud Boys Manitoba say a rift between their autonomous chapter’s values and the reputation and actions of affiliated groups in the United States led to…
COVID Case Count Below 100
WINNIPEG – The daily COVID-19 case count has fallen below 100 for the first time in almost three months. The province reported 92 new cases of coronavirus yesterday. Just a couple months ago, before code red restrictions were imposed, cases were topping 400 a day. Dr. Jazz Atwal says hospitalizations are also coming down thanks…
8 Deaths, 92 Cases
WINNIPEG – The province is reporting eight deaths today from COVID-19, five of them in Winnipeg. There are also 92 new cases of the virus, including 44 in Winnipeg. 3,100 cases are active, 22,692 people have recovered, for a total of 26,540 cases so far. 138 Manitobans with coronavirus are in hospital right now, 21…
Bridge Grant, Part Deux
WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister is expanding his bridge grant program. Businesses that received $5,000 already are now getting another $5,000. New applicants will get $10,000. The application deadline has been extended to January 31st and more businesses are now eligible for the money. Hotels, resorts, lodges, outfitters, travel agencies, janitorial services businesses and owner-operators…
Drug Busts Having An Impact
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s drug trade continues to be impacted by both law enforcement and the COVID-19 pandemic into the new year. Following two cocaine busts announced this week, experts say a reduction in the supply of drugs coming into the province is causing a shift in behavior. RCMP recently used a search warrant to seize…
Heath Care Workers & COVID
WINNIPEG – Chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin says while Manitoba’s pandemic numbers are trending in the right direction, the province could still be doing better. New surveillance data released this week shows more than 70 health care workers tested positive for COVID-19 between December 27 and January 2, which brings the total number…
First Nations Hit Hard By COVID
WINNIPEG – The pandemic response task for First Nations in Manitoba says 40 per cent of new COVID-19 infections are currently being found in those communities. As vaccines are distributed on several reserves, officials are reporting that 61 per cent of active cases of the virus in the province are on First Nations. That’s more…
Moose Visits Neepawa
WINNIPEG – This moose paint a visit to beautiful downtown Neepawa on Sunday. RCMP say it’s a two or three year old female. She had some lunch at the corner of Tupper Avenue and Elizabeth Street before being safely escorted out of town by Mounties and Manitoba Conservation officers.
81% Will Get Vaccine
WINNIPEG – According to a new poll, most Manitobans want to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. The Angus Reid survey says 58 per cent of the people in this province will get the shot as soon as they can, while another 23 per cent want it eventually. Ontario tops the poll with…
3 Deaths, 133 Cases
WINNIPEG – The province is reporting three deaths today from COVID-19, one of them in Winnipeg. There are also 133 new cases of the virus, including 47 in Winnipeg. 3,414 cases are active, 22,295 people have recovered, for a total of 26,450 cases so far. 162 Manitobans with coronavirus are in hospital right now, 21…