WINNIPEG – The Trans Canada Brewing Company says they are all out of the 25,000 cans they gave away free to healthcare workers in just a day – but they’re brewing another batch for another giveaway for Manitoba’s healthcare heroes. The brewery had originally planned to run the giveaway throughout the weekend “while quantities last,”…
Chief: Cop Was ‘Inappropriate’
WINNIPEG – Police chief Danny Smyth is ordering a full review after one of his members was caught on video not wearing a face mask. He says the officer acted inappropriately during the incident. The video shows the passenger in the vehicle asking the cop why he’s not wearing a mask and that’s when he…
Possible Exposures/Friday
WINNIPEG – Here are the most recent possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by provincial public health officials.
Video Of Cop With No Mask
WINNIPEG – A woman who took a video of a police officer not wearing a mask during a traffic stop says she will file a complaint with the Law Enforcement Review Agency. In the video, the cop decides to issue a ticket instead of a warning after being asked about not having a mask on.…
Outbreaks At Care Homes
WINNIPEG – The WRHA says they’re seeing active COVID-19 outbreaks in 32 out of the 39 long-term care homes that they oversee in the Winnipeg region. In their latest status update, the health authority pointed to collaboration with EMS providers, managers, staff, and the Canadian Red Cross and other partners in their work to handle…
6 Cops To Hospital
WINNIPEG – Six police officers who helped occupants of a burning Winnipeg apartment building escape heavy smoke have been released from hospital. A fire in the three-storey Ellice Ave apartment block near the University of Winnipeg had already been reported and quickly extinguished several hours earlier. When a second fire was reported, police arrived and…
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…
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…