Erik Pindera

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• COVID-19 testing site set up as supplement in Red River College parking lot

  "We can make it so getting a test done can be done fairly quickly and with as little inconvenience to people as possible, that was our motivation."

  Health

  Dec 5, 2020
• Winnipeg sees six months of record home sales amid COVID-19 pandemic

  WinnipegREALTORS, a professional real estate association, saw 1,193 houses or condos sold in 2020's 11th month — compared to a previous record of 900.

  Economy

  Dec 4, 2020
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• ‘This is an unfolding nightmare’: Shamattawa First Nation COVID-19 outbreak worsens

  "When you have 15 people in a small home, that’s not a good situation for everyone.”

  Health

  Dec 3, 2020
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• Springs Church files court challenge over public health orders banning drive-in services

  The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms has written a letter to Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister demanding the ban on drive-in church services be overturned.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2020
• Police monitor Manitoba churches Sunday for health order violations

  Manitoba RCMP are blocking the parking lot of a church that was trying to host a service Sunday.

  Health

  Nov 29, 2020
• Deep COVID-19 cuts expected in Winnipeg budget by bus union don’t materialize

  "Somehow it wasn’t as bad as we thought.”

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2020
• University of Manitoba students propose ‘compassionate grading’ amid pandemic

  "Online learning in the fall simply hasn’t improved enough from when COVID first hit us in the winter.”

  Education

  Nov 26, 2020
• Manitoba non-essential stores adapt while COVID-19 surge prompts closures

  "That’s the part you miss, that’s the fun part: meeting new people, new, interesting people."

  Economy

  Nov 22, 2020
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• Lonely, Manitoba? New lockdown means no socializing outside household

  More than 8,000 people currently have the novel coronavirus in Manitoba, 276 of whom are in hospital.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2020
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• ‘This is not the heart of Steinbach’: Mayor rails against out-of-town anti-mask rally organizers

  The novel coronavirus is surging in Steinbach and the surrounding area.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2020
• Anti-mask rally in Steinbach sees hundreds of attendees

  An anti-mask rally in southern Manitoba drew hundreds of people Saturday afternoon.

  Health

  Nov 14, 2020
• Winnipeg retailers adapt ahead of second shutdown; COVID-19 cases rise to record levels

  Health officials reported nine deaths and 431 new novel coronavirus cases on the eve of the Nov. 12 shutdown — the test positivity rate in the province's capital is now 10.7 per cent.

  Health

  Nov 11, 2020
• Investigation to launch into Maples long-term care deaths: Manitoba health minister

  Eight have died in the last 48 hours.

  Health

  Nov 8, 2020
• Winnipeg could run out of room for sewage

  Winnipeg’s existing sewage system could be overrun with fecal matter if the city’s population increases by 90,000 within five to nine years.

  Environment

  Nov 7, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Homicide Unit investigating Maples Personal Care Home deaths, after emergency crews on scene

  Emergency crews were called to Maples Personal care home Friday night, according to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.

  Health

  Nov 7, 2020
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• Massive riverbank collapse along McNulty Place shocks Winnipeg homeowners

  “I see a complete natural disaster."

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2020
• Worker at Blumenort, Man. poultry plant dies of COVID-19: union

  The company has previously said the virus does not appear to have spread within the facility. 

  Health

  Nov 1, 2020
• Winnipeg restaurant owner says industry teetering on edge ahead of increased COVID-19 restrictions

  The shutdown comes amid rising novel coronavirus case numbers in the province — currently, Manitoba has the worst case count per capita nationwide while critical care capacity in Winnipeg hospitals is on the brink. 

  Economy

  Oct 31, 2020
• Mixed-use development slated for former Southwood Golf and Country Club at University of Manitoba

  UM Properties aims to have between 1,500 and 2,000 residential units built in two buildings within four-and-a-half to five years. 

  Economy

  Oct 30, 2020
• Swing and a lease: Winnipeg Goldeyes stadium deal passes after last-minute city council motion

  The current lease, set to expire in 2023, has been subject to more than five years of debate at city hall. 

  Politics

  Oct 29, 2020
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• Infant critically injured in September fatal collision dies: Winnipeg police

  Police are now working with Manitoba Justice 'in relation to new charges against the accused.'

  Crime

  Oct 28, 2020
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• Heightened restrictions begin in Winnipeg schools Monday

  "They need to keep kids in school as long as they can."

  Education

  Oct 25, 2020
• Northern Manitoba braces for increased COVID-19 restrictions while cases rise

  “We need to get a handle on this virus in our community and if the restrictions will allow us to do that, then it needs to be done."

  Health

  Oct 24, 2020
• Winnipeg school divisions prepare for increased COVID-19 restrictions amid spike in cases

  Dr. Brent Roussin said Thursday increasing COVID-19 cases prompted new rules for schools, including increased physical distancing, that go into effect Monday.

  Education

  Oct 23, 2020
• 42 new cases of COVID-19 involving First Nations people in Manitoba

  Eight people are in hospital, with one person in intensive care. 

  Health

  Oct 21, 2020