Elisha Dacey

Sr. Online Journalist

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• Identities confirmed in deaths of family of 4 on Manitoba-U.S. border; RCMP plead for info

  The quartet have now been identified, as Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, 39, Vaishaliben Jagdishkumar Patel, 37, Vihangi Jagdishkumar Patel, 11, and Dharmik Jagdishkumar Patel, 3.

  Crime

  Jan 27, 2022
• Pine Creek First Nation sues Manitoba, logging company over Duck Mountain forest rights

  Pine Creek First Nation is suing Manitoba and Louisiana Pacific-Canada Ltd., alleging it has not been consulted about forest management rights for more than 15 years.

  Environment

  Jan 25, 2022
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• Winnipeg warns of COVID-19 exposure in city council chamber

  The city released a statement Friday saying that members of Executive Policy Committee, city staff, delegates and media members may have been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case.

  Health

  Jan 21, 2022
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• Tragic incident means ‘serious conversations’ with Canada’s government needed: India Association

  The recent tragic deaths of four people near the Manitoba-U.S. border will hopefully trigger a series of discussions with the Canadian government about human smugglers.

  Crime

  Jan 21, 2022
• Manitoba RCMP charge Headingley jail guard after inmate’s death

  Manitoba RCMP say they have laid charges against a Headingley jail guard after William Ahmo, 45, of Sagkeeng First Nation died there in February of 2021.

  Crime

  Jan 21, 2022
• More details emerge in Manitoba smuggling deaths; suspect being held in Grand Forks, N.D.

  The man charged with human smuggling in connection with a tragic incident near the border at Emerson, Man., remains in custody in Grand Forks.

  Crime

  Jan 21, 2022
• Changes to reporting, COVID-19 response due to ‘dramatic’ change in virus, says Roussin

  Manitoba health officials will update the province Wednesday on the latest COVID-19 and vaccination numbers.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2022
• Manitoba COVID-19 hospitalizations reach 620, 48 in ICU

  A 19-person increase Tuesday brings the province to 620 COVID patients in hospital, and three more people have died.

  Health

  Jan 18, 2022
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• Cullen moved from education, Gordon stays as health minister as Manitoba premier shuffles cabinet

  The shuffle comes as the Progressive Conservative government continues to score low in opinion polls and faces heavy criticism over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Politics

  Jan 18, 2022
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• Crossing delayed Monday at Manitoba-U.S. border as truckers protest vaccine mandate

  A slow-roll protest is delaying trucking and other traffic as a few truck drivers protest the vaccine mandate for all truckers that came into effect on Saturday.

  Consumer

  Jan 17, 2022
• Manitoba COVID-19 hospitalizations reach 517, 45 in ICU

  An 18-person increase Friday brings the province to 517 COVID patients in hospital, and five more people have died.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2022
• COVID-19 hospitalizations reach 499 as 45 more people admitted in Manitoba

  An 45-person increase Thursday brings the province to 499 COVID patients in hospital, and nine more people have died.

  Health

  Jan 13, 2022
• Most Manitobans likely to be exposed to Omicron in near future, says Atwal

  The province is moving away from COVID prevention and is now focusing on mitigating the risk of Omicron, as most Manitobans will be infected with the variant in the near future.

  Health

  Jan 12, 2022
• COVID, snow-clearing costs could leave Winnipeg with $18M deficit, Gillingham says

  The city of Winnipeg is projecting a deficit of at least $40 million, thanks to a larger-than-expected drop in revenue, and an increase in COVID-related and snow clearing.

  Economy

  Jan 12, 2022
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• New responsible pet owner rules heading to City of Winnipeg committee

  The changes include permits for those selling or giving away cats and dogs as well as not allowing pets in vehicles if the temperature is warmer than 22C or colder than -10C.

  Consumer

  Jan 11, 2022
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• Manitoba’s public health orders extended until February 1

  “While these orders remain in place, we continue to take steps to improve supply and access to testing and other important initiatives that support our pandemic response."

  Health

  Jan 7, 2022
• Hospitalizations hit 297, 34 in ICU in Manitoba due to COVID-19

  The province reported Friday that total hospitalizations had reached 263, along with 34 ICU patients. This is an increase from 263and 33, respectively, since Thursday.

  Health

  Jan 7, 2022
• 6 more deaths, hospitalizations reach 263 due to COVID-19 in Manitoba

  The province reported Thursday that total hospitalizations had reached 263, along with 33 ICU patients. This is an increase from 252 and 30, respectively, since Wednesday.

  Health

  Jan 6, 2022
• Staff shortage due to COVID-19 affecting Winnipeg Transit, fire paramedic services, says mayor

  Winnipeg's mayor says the City of Winnipeg is facing staffing challenges due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, including in transit and the city's fire paramedic services.

  Economy

  Jan 6, 2022
• Lanette Siragusa, Manitoba’s chief nursing officer, to leave Shared Health

  Global News has confirmed that Lanette Siragusa, the province's chief nursing officer, will be heading to a new position at the end of the month.

  Health

  Jan 5, 2022
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• Winnipeg police chief declares state of emergency for force due to COVID-19

  Winnipeg's police chief has declared a state of emergency for the Winnipeg Police Service as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on staff levels.

  Crime

  Jan 5, 2022
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• Manitoba to replace most PCR tests with rapid antigen tests at all testing sites as hospitalizations rise

  Manitoba health officials will update the province on the current state of COVID-19 on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

  Health

  Jan 5, 2022
• Manitoba premier boots Ron Schuler from cabinet, Reg Helwer new infrastructure minister

  The Springfield-Richot MLA has been a minister for various posts for more than six years. Reg Helwer, will add the Infrastructure and Manitoba EMO to his portfolio.

  Politics

  Dec 30, 2021
• More KN95 masks being distributed to Manitoba liquor stores: province

  A spokesperson for the province says 600,000 KN95 masks, which provide better COVID-19 protection than a non-medical or cloth mask, are being distributed this week.

  Health

  Dec 30, 2021
• Main Street COVID testing site closed for the day after client crashes car into entrance

  The WRHA says they're being forced to close their doors at the Main Street COVID-19 testing site after someone drove their vehicle into one of the entrance doors.

  Health

  Dec 24, 2021