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A collision between a semi-truck and a passenger on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry, Manitoba, has killed at least 15 people. Who the victims were, the grim prediction the death toll could rise, the investigation, and the parallels being drawn to the Humboldt Broncos tragedy. At least 78 people are dead and hundreds more are...

Earlier in the day on Tuesday, Manitoba health officials announced Level Red, or critical, COVID-19 restrictions are coming province-wide starting Thursday. “This is a measure that we will, like we’ve done in the past, work to support and implement from a municipal perspective,” Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman said of the provincial lockdown while speaking to...

New modelling projections show Manitoba’s partial lockdown has moved the province just below COVID-19 worst-case scenario numbers. And while health officials say it could be worse, Manitobans will need to buckle up because the province is far from in the clear. Brittany Greenslade reports.

COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly in the other prairie provinces, but experts say the situation in Manitoba is different enough that another lockdown may be avoided. Global’s Will Reimer reports.

The weeks leading up to Christmas are critical for many small independent businesses in Manitoba. Global’s Malika Karim reports.

When asked about the possibility of Manitoba moving into a coronavirus-related lockdown and if the government is considering doing the same for Ontario COVID-19 hotspots, Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday said that he “can’t rule out” anything, but will continue to listen to the advice of health professionals.

Manitoba’s hospitals are overwhelmed by the high rate of COVID-19 infections in its third wave of the pandemic. As Brittany Greenslade reports, doctors are calling for a complete lockdown as health workers are on the verge of breaking down.

With COVID-19 trends on the rise once again in Manitoba, and with spiking case counts in neighbouring provinces, authorities are again tightening gathering limits to get ahead of the third wave. Global’s Marek Tkach has reaction from Winnipeggers, and explains why the top doctor thinks these restrictions won’t be loosened anytime soon.

One local ICU doctor is anticipating Manitoba’s COVID-19 cases to spike just weeks from now. He’s forecasting another lockdown, but as Joe Scarpelli reports, the province doesn’t appear to be interested in going down that road again.

Manitoba’s premier says a Manitoba First Nation is “making a mistake” when it comes to an easing of COVID-19 restrictions for off-reserve members to come home for the holidays. Will Reimer reports.

For nearly a year, Manitobans have been dealing with COVID-19; lockdown, then a lifting of restrictions, and back again. As Global’s Brittany Greenslade reports, the province’s top doctor say they’re going slow and easy this time, while warning Manitobans not to let their guards down again.

RCMP now say they can’t substantiate the tip that teenage murder suspects Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky were spotted in York Landing, Manitoba. As Crystal Goomansingh explains from York Landing, the manhunt forced the small community into lockdown.

Will more restrictions be put in place in Manitoba? Dr. Brent Roussin addressed the likelihood of another lockdown situation.

The province announced today a return to lockdown conditions similar to the spring later this week. Global’s Marek Tkach caught up with some business owners to hear how they’re feeling.

As COVID-19 infections skyrocket across Canada, Toronto and all of Manitoba are entering code red restrictions. David Akin reports on the fears of more lockdowns, and how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on premiers and mayors to do more.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister urged residents on Tuesday to buy from local businesses for their holiday shopping and support those who have been affected by the pandemic. Manitoba introduced a grant program for affected businesses as province under coronavirus lockdown.

Some trainers are worried the stringent lockdown measures in Manitoba have been having a similar impact on the mental health of dogs as it has on people. As Global’s Joe Scarpelli explains, loosened restrictions on Friday may be a benefit for pets and owners alike.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Manitoba’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin said that the province’s goal is to avoid the re-imposition of a mandatory lockdown, saying the lessons learned over the course of the pandemic has allowed for a “more nuanced” approach than a blanket lockdown.

Manitoba is about to enter a code red lockdown, as the province faces its worst COVID-19 outbreak. Brittany Greenslade looks at the impending rules, how people are feeling, where the virus is spreading, and how infections are becoming more severe.

Winnipeg intensive care units have been close to capacity for at least a week and doctors around the city are urging the provincial government to move Manitoba to a full lockdown to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and protect the health-care system. Global’s Brittany Greenslade explains.