WINNIPEG – Premier Brian Pallister and Manitoba’s top doctor have announced a new flu vaccination campaign with the tagline “Add A Layer This Fall.” They say because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more important than ever to get the flu shot. Expecting a higher demand this year, the province has increased it’s flu vaccine…
Murder Victim Identified
WINNIPEG – The RCMP have released the identity of the man whose remains were found at Roseau River First Nation. Hunters found the body of 56-year-old Bud Paul from Winnipeg nearly two months ago under deep brush in a wooded area just outside the community. Following an initial investigation by Manitoba First Nations Police, RCMP…
Outbreak At Headingley
WINNIPEG – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Headingley Correctional Centre. Seven inmates and two workers at the jail have tested positive for coronavirus, forcing 150 prisoners to self-isolate. Public health officials have moved the jail to red or critical under the provincial pandemic response system. The facility has discontinued visitations and transfers…
COVID At 3 Jails
WINNIPEG – Workers at three Manitoba jails have tested positive for COVID-19. Provincial public health officials are investigating to determine close contacts after employees at Headingley Correctional Centre, Milner Ridge Correctional Centre and the Winnipeg Remand Centre contracted the virus. The risk is considered low right now.
Emergency At First Nation
WINNIPEG – Sioux Valley First Nation near Brandon has declared a state of emergency after four suicides in a month. Others have attempted to take their life. After the community demanded immediate help, Indigenous Services Canada announced it’s sending $141,000 and an emergency response team which arrives tomorrow. Sioux Valley says there need to be…
Possible Exposures/Monday
WINNIPEG – Provincial public health officials are advising of additional possible exposures to COVID-19 at the following schools and a gym: Bird’s Hill School at 3950 Raleigh St. in East St Paul on Sept. 30, and Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. Based on the public health investigation, the risk of this exposure was assessed to…
COVID Testing On Monday
WINNIPEG – Testing for COVID-19 is available on Thanksgiving Monday at community testing sites in Winnipeg, Brandon, Selkirk, Eriksdale, Pine Falls, Winkler, Steinbach and Portage la Prairie at the following locations: 1181 Portage Ave. in Winnipeg; 1284 Main St. in Winnipeg; 2735 Pembina Hwy. in Winnipeg; 604 St. Mary’s Rd. in Winnipeg; the Van Horne…
COVID Testing To Improve
WINNIPEG – Long lines at COVID-19 testing sites should start getting shorter soon. Premier Brian Pallister promises help in on the way with more sites and longer hours. He says a big new drive-thru testing site will open in Winnipeg next Tuesday and then another one will start up the following week. New testing sites…
Portage & Dauphin Shootings
WINNIPEG – Manitoba RCMP are investigating two shooting incidents, one in Portage and the other in Dauphin. The Mounties say shots were fired on Saskatchewan Avenue in Portage last night. A 38 year old man was hit and is in hospital in stable condition. Two males dressed in black were seen running from the area.…
Throne Speech Details
WINNIPEG – The provincial government unveiled a 28-page “protecting Manitobans agenda” in today’s throne speech, kicking off the third session of Manitoba’s 42nd Legislative Assembly. The speech was delivered by Lieutenant Governor Janice Filmon, with only half of Manitoba’s MLAs in attendance to comply with COVID-19 regulations around physical distancing. Included in the 12-month plan…