Top 2 WRHA executives leave the country in midst of COVID-19 outbreak; now in self-isolation
Winnipeg to close playgrounds, suspend parking tickets amid growing COVID-19 crisis
Coronavirus: Manitoba announces first death, public gatherings to be limited to 10
Manitoba to set up information checkpoints to talk coronavirus with travellers
Man allegedly threatened, pulled knife on RCMP officers in Garden Hill
By Marek Tkach Reporter
A Garden Hill First Nation man is facing numerous violence-related charges after a confrontation with Island Lake RCMP officers. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canadian regions prepare to fight flooding amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Flood-prone regions in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Manitoba are now putting some thought on how to manage the start of their flooding season amid the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading
Coronavirus conspiracy theories test government, evidence: experts
New government measures to contain COVID-19 can be looked at as state control tactics by those believing in conspiracy theories, according Edwin Hodge, a sociologist at the University of Victoria. Continue reading
Winnipeg Police Association wins grievance over pension battle with city
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
An arbitrator has ruled in favour of the Winnipeg Police Association in their battle with the city over the police pension plan. Continue reading
Reduced hours coming to Manitoba liquor stores amid coronavirus outbreak
Manitoba Liquor Marts are reducing their hours due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Trudeau to provide update on Canada’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to offer an update on Canada’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Manitoba truckers describe what it’s like to haul during a pandemic
Truckers play a critical role in keeping food and supplies rolling amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but drivers at a Manitoba truck stop say it isn’t always easy. Continue reading
Manitoba makes changes to rules around layoffs during coronavirus pandemic
The Manitoba government is changing the rules around layoffs during the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
How a coronavirus supper club beats dinnertime isolation
Social Distance Supper Club has one rule: keep the coronavirus talk to a minimum. Continue reading
Can a malaria drug combat coronavirus? Researchers want to find out
People who live with others who have tested positive, as well as healthcare workers who were exposed to COVID-19 patients, can participate in the clinical trial. Continue reading
Nunavut man ID’d as homicide victim found in Winnipeg trash bin, 2 women charged
Two women have been charged in connection to this week’s grisly discovery of a man’s body in a trash bin in a north Winnipeg neighbourhood. Continue reading
Growing surge of misinformation about COVID-19 is new enemy, UN chief says
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday the world is not only fighting the “common enemy” of the coronavirus “but our enemy is also the growing surge of misinformation” about COVID-19 disease. Continue reading
Winnipeg police continue to search for suspect in Elgin Avenue slaying
Winnipeg police are renewing calls for help finding the man wanted in connection to a homicide at a home on Elgin Avenue earlier this month. Continue reading
No one hurt in Pembina Highway apartment fire
No one was hurt after a fire in a 14-storey apartment building Friday on Pembina Highway. Continue reading
Coronavirus: China sends medical supplies, personnel to Pakistan
China has sent a plane loaded with medical personnel and supplies to aid Pakistan in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus in one of the world’s most populous nations, the Pakistani foreign ministry said Saturday. Continue reading
‘No Canadian’: Twitter mocks Trump’s plan to move troops to U.S.-Canada border
Twitter users don’t think a militarized border is necessary, with many saying #NoCanadians are interested in crossing. Continue reading
Test that can detect coronavirus in minutes gets U.S. approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted the approval under its Emergency Use Authorization. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Controversial malaria drug hydroxychloroquine tested at B.C. seniors’ home
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Hydroxychloroquine is being trialed as a therapy for COVID-19 at North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Care Centre. Continue reading
Widow of Ontario man, 48, who died from coronavirus speaks out about deadly virus
“I am doing my best to try and navigate this nightmare. Unfortunately I lost my soulmate and angel,” Katy Saunders wrote in a heartfelt public Facebook post about her husband, Keith. Continue reading
Trump tells Pence to not call states critical of federal COVID-19 response
“If they don’t treat you right, I don’t call,” Trump said. Continue reading
Man allegedly threatened, pulled knife on RCMP officers in Garden Hill
By Marek Tkach Reporter
A Garden Hill First Nation man is facing numerous violence-related charges after a confrontation with Island Lake RCMP officers. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canadian regions prepare to fight flooding amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Flood-prone regions in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and Manitoba are now putting some thought on how to manage the start of their flooding season amid the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading
Winnipeg musicians make the most of self-isolation with online concerts from home
For Manitoba musicians, the COVID-19 pandemic means not only cancelled gigs, missed festival opportunities, and financial woes. For many, it also means a lack of platform to do what they do best — performing live. Continue reading
Winnipeg Police Association wins grievance over pension battle with city
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
An arbitrator has ruled in favour of the Winnipeg Police Association in their battle with the city over the police pension plan. Continue reading
Reduced hours coming to Manitoba liquor stores amid coronavirus outbreak
Manitoba Liquor Marts are reducing their hours due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Manitoba truckers describe what it’s like to haul during a pandemic
Truckers play a critical role in keeping food and supplies rolling amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but drivers at a Manitoba truck stop say it isn’t always easy. Continue reading
Manitoba makes changes to rules around layoffs during coronavirus pandemic
The Manitoba government is changing the rules around layoffs during the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Can a malaria drug combat coronavirus? Researchers want to find out
People who live with others who have tested positive, as well as healthcare workers who were exposed to COVID-19 patients, can participate in the clinical trial. Continue reading
Nunavut man ID’d as homicide victim found in Winnipeg trash bin, 2 women charged
Two women have been charged in connection to this week’s grisly discovery of a man’s body in a trash bin in a north Winnipeg neighbourhood. Continue reading
Winnipeg police continue to search for suspect in Elgin Avenue slaying
Winnipeg police are renewing calls for help finding the man wanted in connection to a homicide at a home on Elgin Avenue earlier this month. Continue reading
Top 2 WRHA executives leave the country in midst of COVID-19 outbreak; now in self-isolation
Global News has learned WRHA COO Krista Williams and newly appointed Vickie Kaminski both left for Australia on separate vacations in early March while Canada was dealing with the COVID-19 health crisis. Continue reading
No one hurt in Pembina Highway apartment fire
No one was hurt after a fire in a 14-storey apartment building Friday on Pembina Highway. Continue reading
Manitoba to set up information checkpoints to talk coronavirus with travellers
The Manitoba government is setting up information checkpoints at some airports and interprovincial highway border crossings to inform travellers about their obligations to help the fight against COVID-19. Continue reading
Winnipeg to close playgrounds, suspend parking tickets amid growing COVID-19 crisis
In addition to changes to playgrounds and parking, the City of Winnipeg is considering a local state-of-emergency declaration in the battle against COVID-19. Continue reading
Manitoba pharmacies among essential services adapting amid coronavirus pandemic
Pharmacies are among the few businesses that remain open to provide essential services to the public — but it’s been a difficult transition amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Manitoba should allow liquor with restaurant delivery, takeout orders during COVID-19: advocate
Ontario allows bars and restaurants to sell alcohol as part of a food order for takeout or delivery during the pandemic, as do B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Man arrested in woman’s stabbing death on Lake Manitoba First Nation
A woman is dead following a stabbing on a Manitoba First Nation. Continue reading
Winnipeg-based ventilator company extra busy in face of COVID-19
A Winnipeg company that manufactures ventilator parts has adapted its standard ventilator equipment and ramped up production amid the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Manitoba announces first death, public gatherings to be limited to 10
Manitoba has recorded its first death related to COVID-19, and public gatherings will be limited to 10 starting on Monday at 12:01 a.m. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Winnipeg organizations working to support homeless population
Organizations serving the homeless population in Winnipeg are working to implement new measures in an effort to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus pandemic, specifically among those experiencing homelessness in the city. Continue reading
Bison Sports to announce end-of-season award winners online amid coronavirus pandemic
U of M Athletics will spend the next two weeks honouring its overachievers for the 2019-20 U Sports season. Continue reading
COVID-19 pandemic forces Boston Pizza International to lay off half of its corporate staff
Boston Pizza International Inc. is temporarily laying off approximately half of its 192 corporate staff across its three offices in Canada. Continue reading
Manitoba launches online program targeting those anxious about coronavirus
Premier Brian Pallister and Health Minister Cameron Friesen have called a press conference for 10 a.m. Friday, one hour before the usual 11 a.m. daily novel coronavirus briefing. Continue reading
CAA Manitoba offers free services to healthcare workers, first responders
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is offering free roadside services to health care workers and emergency responders in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Opting for grocery delivery in Winnipeg? Time slots are limited
If you’re hoping to skip out on the long lines at Winnipeg grocery stores by opting for delivery, you might want to consider how long you could be waiting. Continue reading