WINNIPEG – An emotional Premier Brian Pallister had plenty to say at his latest news conference.

He said non-believers in COVID-19 are idiots and he likened himself to the Grinch, saying he’s the guy who’s stealing Christmas to keep Manitobans safe.

Pallister said he hopes he’s respect in the future for having the guts now to tell people to do the right thing

Tough code red restrictions limiting retail and gatherings are set to end in a week but with coronavirus numbers still too high, you have to wonder if those measures might just be extended.