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Women’s resource centre fundraising to keep outreach van on the roadIt is the only one focused on women experiencing homelessness.CanadaApr 19, 2021
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Manitobans with Ontario cottages frustrated with new border restrictions"People pay taxes there to have your cabins there and it helps support that economy and now you're literally telling the taxpayers that they can't go?"CanadaApr 17, 2021
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Manitoba NDP push for bill ensuring more transparency, quicker reporting of drug overdose deaths"At this point we don't have the data for 2021, we know up until October of 2020 that there were 259 fatalities due to overdoses."CanadaApr 11, 2021
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Five years in the making, first gifted flashing amber light for Winnipeg school zones installed'This is the first set of school beacons going up, so yay, after a five-year wait,' said the electric company owner who pushed the city to install flashing lights in school zones.TrafficApr 5, 2021
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Rossbrook House fundraising money to ensure safe rides home continue"I knew they were getting home safe and they weren't walking on the streets."CanadaApr 4, 2021
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Expert weighs in on Canadians spending big throughout COVID-19 pandemic on self-careExperts say everyone has different outlets for self-care - don't compare your regime to others.CanadaMar 31, 2021
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Hundreds of cars line Winnipeg streets for anti-Asian hate vehicle rallyThe event put on by Women of Colour Community Leadership Initiative Manitoba asked people to attach yellow ribbons on their car showing they were part of the rally.CanadaMar 27, 2021
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Union representing Winnipeg paramedics wants out of joint workplace with firefighters"Let's address the problems, let's get them solved, get resolved, and let's move forward."CanadaMar 14, 2021
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Ice is thin, so stay off the water: Lifesaving Society Manitoba"We are getting melting everywhere, and even if it is not immediately obvious on the surface of the water."CanadaMar 8, 2021
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Coronavirus: City of Winnipeg extends temporary patio registration program for restaurantsBusinesses will need to review the requirements for summer operation and submit a new registration, complete with fees, to participate in the temporary patio program.CanadaMar 4, 2021
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Manitoba parents, businesses excited for more relaxed restrictions FridayManitobans can now choose from an array of indoor activities to participate in, as dance studios and more museums will be able to reopen Friday.CanadaMar 4, 2021
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Overdose Awareness Manitoba lines Churchill Drive with black balloons to remember lives lost"We're on track to be our worst year in overdose cases," overdose awareness advocate Rebecca Rummery said.CanadaFeb 28, 2021
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COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’ warn of ongoing health issues months after diagnosisThose deemed as 'long-haulers' are having medical issues popping up, months after their initial diagnosis of COVID-19.CanadaFeb 22, 2021
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New project in Winnipeg aims to provide tiny homes to help shelter homelessThe Village Project is using shipping containers to create homes for the homeless.CanadaFeb 21, 2021
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Memorial of hearts along Assiniboine River trail honours Manitoba lives lost to COVID-19"Remember everyone who has been lost, whether their names are known to us or not."CanadaFeb 21, 2021
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Some Manitoba restaurants open dining rooms despite COVID-19 capacity limitManitoba restaurants were given the go-ahead to re-open their dining rooms Friday, so long as they limit their seatings to 25 per cent of capacity.CanadaFeb 13, 2021
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COVID-19: Travel industry struggles with new federal ban but optimistic for futureCOVID-19 safety restrictions have continued to wreak havoc on the travel industry over the past 11 months.LifestyleFeb 8, 2021
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COVID Cooking: A shift for entrepreneurs in Winnipeg for more at-home meals'We love people shopping and exploring our ingredients,' Carla De Luca says, as people forced to dine more at home amid COVID-19 lockdowns have been experimenting with new recipes.CanadaFeb 3, 2021
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Coronavirus: Industries left out of Manitoba’s reopening plans want more explanation"We deserve the right to provide for our families while mitigating the risks of transmission in our community and our businesses."EconomyJan 25, 2021
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Hundreds of shoppers head to the mall as non-essential COVID-19 restrictions ease in Winnipeg"I'm happy but a little afraid because for so long we have all these restrictions and now we see people."CanadaJan 23, 2021
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Manitoba couple help create safe housing for domestic violence victims; kids aged out of foster careThe Pfaus bought two condos to rent to youth ageing out of foster care, and to survivors of domestic violence.ConsumerJan 18, 2021
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Coronavirus: Shortened MJHL season creating recruiting challenges for elite athletesThe impact of the coronavirus crisis on the MJHL season has some Manitoba athletes, and their coaches, wondering if their dreams of playing professional sports can still come true.SportsJan 14, 2021
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Winnipeg tattoo business reopens in violation of public health orders, stressing financial need“We’re still in the arrears from the three months we were closed."CanadaJan 11, 2021
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Don’t skip your check-up: Manitoba Dental Association assures appointments are safe amidst pandemic"There is virtually always a consequence anytime maintenance is postponed."HealthJan 10, 2021
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22,000 views and counting: the Forks virtual New Year’s Eve celebrations a hit"We've been one of the biggest in the city, so it felt odd not to be able to do anything."CanadaJan 1, 2021
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