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…
Military In Shamattawa
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Armed forces have been deployed to Shamattawa First Nation to help the community tackle a COVID-19 outbreak there, joining with four members of the Canadian Red Cross. Medics and rangers are planning to assess the region over the next couple of days to figure out what resources will be needed to…
20% Planning Holiday Travel
WINNIPEG – To prevent the spread of COVID-19, public health officials are asking Manitobans to stay home and celebrate small this winter, but an Angus Reid survey suggests many still plan to visit with friends and family. The study, which involved a collaboration with Hamilton-Ontario based think tank Cardus, found that 20 per cent of…
‘World Isn’t Flat’
WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister is condemning statements by the Reeve of the RM of La Broquerie that deny that COVID-19, which has caused the deaths of over 430 Manitobans, is a pandemic. This week during a council meeting Lewis Weiss responded to criticism in a letter from a constituent by denying that the disease…
Manitoba’s Vaccine Plan
WINNIPEG – Health care workers will be the first people in Manitoba to get the COVID-19 vaccine that’s just been approved by Health Canada. Premier Brian Pallister says the first 1,950 doses of the Pfizer shot, enough to immunize about 900 people, will arrive next week. He hopes to have over 200,000 doses by the…
Restrictions Extended
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin says the province is extending public health orders that were set to expire on Friday until January 8 of next year – but not without a few changes. Dr. Roussin says as of Saturday, December 12, the province will be allowing drive-in events, but emphasizes…
COVID Enforcement Continues
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…
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.…
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…