Bowman to host interactive discussion for kids about COVID-19

Winnipeg’s mayor is taking to social media to answer local kids’ questions about the coronavirus pandemic.

Brian Bowman says he’ll host an interactive discussion via Instagram on his @mayorbrianbowman page at 5 p.m. Thursday, and is encouraging local parents and children to participate.

Bowman told 680 CJOB on Wednesday that the city is busy working on the COVID-19 problem for Winnipeggers, including looking into the possibility of deferring taxes and the potential for declaring a state of emergency.

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