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Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba
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Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba
05:38 | February 29, 2020
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Sights and sounds from 51st Festival du Voyageur
02:32 | February 22, 2020
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Protests, blockades in solidarity with Wet’su’wet’en grip the country
06:40 | February 22, 2020
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Need for speed: Beausejour snowmobile races a winter staple for decades
07:17 | February 15, 2020
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Taking a walk through Beausejour’s Pioneer Village Museum
07:58 | February 15, 2020
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Winnipeg firefighter using BC program to help with post-traumatic stress disorder
06:11 | February 8, 2020
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Manitoba Archives marking the province’s 150th anniversary
07:28 | February 8, 2020
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Forks warming huts brings together artists from across the globe
03:54 | February 1, 2020
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Number of Manitobans opting for medically assisted death rising quickly, numbers show
07:05 | February 1, 2020
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Singing Reconciliation
03:49 | January 25, 2020
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150 years of Winnipeg history captured in Manitoba Museum exhibit
06:38 | January 25, 2020
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Iranian community in Manitoba grieving following plane crash
04:40 | January 18, 2020
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Remembering Farough
04:12 | January 18, 2020
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We are the champions: Winnipeg celebrates Bombers’ Grey Cup win
04:30 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup wins over the years
04:42 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup History & Hype: Looking back on Winnipeg’s win, and looking ahead to the next
05:49 | November 22, 2019
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Made in Manitoba: Lennard Taylor
05:31 | November 22, 2019
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Wisdom from the Homeless: Winnipeg doctor pens book on volunteering at Siloam Mission
06:15 | November 22, 2019
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The Rise of the Richardson Building: Winnipeg landmark hits 50-year milestone
06:11 | November 16, 2019
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Tainted Water: Elevated lead levels impacting drinking water in Manitoba communities
05:58 | November 16, 2019
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Manitoba Public Insurance is cracking down on suspected fraudsters
05:56 | November 14, 2019
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Hundreds of vehicles go up in flames in Manitoba every year, and not all are accidental
05:03 | November 9, 2019
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Winnipeg police say speeding and distracted driving continue to be a problem on city roadways
05:10 | October 27, 2019
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A look back at Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Hotel
06:01 | October 27, 2019
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Remembering the tragic Humboldt bus crash, one year later
09:39 | April 1, 2019
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Made-in-Winnipeg skate armour reducing injuries across the NHL
07:49 | April 1, 2019
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Riverton Rifle shooting to inspire kids in Indigenous communities
08:52 | March 28, 2019
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Winnipeg Jets host Indigenous event
04:31 | March 28, 2019
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‘It’s this little miracle every year’: Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board a labour of love
06:06 | December 17, 2018
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Candace House opens to the public to help victims’ families
13:36 | December 10, 2018
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Homeless Assault reunification
05:24 | December 10, 2018
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Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba
05:38 | February 29, 2020
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Sights and sounds from 51st Festival du Voyageur
02:32 | February 22, 2020
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Protests, blockades in solidarity with Wet’su’wet’en grip the country
06:40 | February 22, 2020
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Need for speed: Beausejour snowmobile races a winter staple for decades
07:17 | February 15, 2020
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Taking a walk through Beausejour’s Pioneer Village Museum
07:58 | February 15, 2020
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Winnipeg firefighter using BC program to help with post-traumatic stress disorder
06:11 | February 8, 2020
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Manitoba Archives marking the province’s 150th anniversary
07:28 | February 8, 2020
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Forks warming huts brings together artists from across the globe
03:54 | February 1, 2020
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Number of Manitobans opting for medically assisted death rising quickly, numbers show
07:05 | February 1, 2020
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Singing Reconciliation
03:49 | January 25, 2020
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150 years of Winnipeg history captured in Manitoba Museum exhibit
06:38 | January 25, 2020
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Iranian community in Manitoba grieving following plane crash
04:40 | January 18, 2020
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Remembering Farough
04:12 | January 18, 2020
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We are the champions: Winnipeg celebrates Bombers’ Grey Cup win
04:30 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup wins over the years
04:42 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup History & Hype: Looking back on Winnipeg’s win, and looking ahead to the next
05:49 | November 22, 2019
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Made in Manitoba: Lennard Taylor
05:31 | November 22, 2019
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Wisdom from the Homeless: Winnipeg doctor pens book on volunteering at Siloam Mission
06:15 | November 22, 2019
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The Rise of the Richardson Building: Winnipeg landmark hits 50-year milestone
06:11 | November 16, 2019
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Tainted Water: Elevated lead levels impacting drinking water in Manitoba communities
05:58 | November 16, 2019
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Manitoba Public Insurance is cracking down on suspected fraudsters
05:56 | November 14, 2019
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Hundreds of vehicles go up in flames in Manitoba every year, and not all are accidental
05:03 | November 9, 2019
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Winnipeg police say speeding and distracted driving continue to be a problem on city roadways
05:10 | October 27, 2019
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A look back at Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Hotel
06:01 | October 27, 2019
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Remembering the tragic Humboldt bus crash, one year later
09:39 | April 1, 2019
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Made-in-Winnipeg skate armour reducing injuries across the NHL
07:49 | April 1, 2019
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Riverton Rifle shooting to inspire kids in Indigenous communities
08:52 | March 28, 2019
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Winnipeg Jets host Indigenous event
04:31 | March 28, 2019
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‘It’s this little miracle every year’: Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board a labour of love
06:06 | December 17, 2018
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Candace House opens to the public to help victims’ families
13:36 | December 10, 2018
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Homeless Assault reunification
05:24 | December 10, 2018
Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba
Description
February 29, 2020
Manitoba has seen unprecedented levels of the flu this season: Stretching hospital resources thin, extending wait times, and claiming lives. Focus Manitoba host Marney Blunt looks at how the flu has impacted the province this year, and how its played a role in straining hospital resources.
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Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba05:38 | February 29, 2020 -
Sights and sounds from 51st Festival du Voyageur02:32 | February 22, 2020 -
Protests, blockades in solidarity with Wet’su’wet’en grip the country06:40 | February 22, 2020 -
Need for speed: Beausejour snowmobile races a winter staple for decades07:17 | February 15, 2020 -
Taking a walk through Beausejour’s Pioneer Village Museum07:58 | February 15, 2020 -
Winnipeg firefighter using BC program to help with post-traumatic stress disorder06:11 | February 8, 2020 -
Manitoba Archives marking the province’s 150th anniversary07:28 | February 8, 2020 -
Forks warming huts brings together artists from across the globe03:54 | February 1, 2020 -
Number of Manitobans opting for medically assisted death rising quickly, numbers show07:05 | February 1, 2020 -
Singing Reconciliation03:49 | January 25, 2020 -
150 years of Winnipeg history captured in Manitoba Museum exhibit06:38 | January 25, 2020 -
Iranian community in Manitoba grieving following plane crash04:40 | January 18, 2020 -
Remembering Farough04:12 | January 18, 2020 -
We are the champions: Winnipeg celebrates Bombers’ Grey Cup win04:30 | November 30, 2019 -
Grey Cup wins over the years04:42 | November 30, 2019 -
Grey Cup History & Hype: Looking back on Winnipeg’s win, and looking ahead to the next05:49 | November 22, 2019 -
Made in Manitoba: Lennard Taylor05:31 | November 22, 2019 -
Wisdom from the Homeless: Winnipeg doctor pens book on volunteering at Siloam Mission06:15 | November 22, 2019 -
The Rise of the Richardson Building: Winnipeg landmark hits 50-year milestone06:11 | November 16, 2019 -
Tainted Water: Elevated lead levels impacting drinking water in Manitoba communities05:58 | November 16, 2019 -
Manitoba Public Insurance is cracking down on suspected fraudsters05:56 | November 14, 2019 -
Hundreds of vehicles go up in flames in Manitoba every year, and not all are accidental05:03 | November 9, 2019 -
Winnipeg police say speeding and distracted driving continue to be a problem on city roadways05:10 | October 27, 2019 -
A look back at Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Hotel06:01 | October 27, 2019 -
Remembering the tragic Humboldt bus crash, one year later09:39 | April 1, 2019 -
Made-in-Winnipeg skate armour reducing injuries across the NHL07:49 | April 1, 2019 -
Riverton Rifle shooting to inspire kids in Indigenous communities08:52 | March 28, 2019 -
Winnipeg Jets host Indigenous event04:31 | March 28, 2019 -
‘It’s this little miracle every year’: Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board a labour of love06:06 | December 17, 2018 -
Candace House opens to the public to help victims’ families13:36 | December 10, 2018 -
Homeless Assault reunification05:24 | December 10, 2018
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Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba05:38 | February 29, 2020
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Sights and sounds from 51st Festival du Voyageur02:32 | February 22, 2020
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Protests, blockades in solidarity with Wet’su’wet’en grip the country06:40 | February 22, 2020
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Need for speed: Beausejour snowmobile races a winter staple for decades07:17 | February 15, 2020
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Taking a walk through Beausejour’s Pioneer Village Museum07:58 | February 15, 2020
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Winnipeg firefighter using BC program to help with post-traumatic stress disorder06:11 | February 8, 2020
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Manitoba Archives marking the province’s 150th anniversary07:28 | February 8, 2020
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Forks warming huts brings together artists from across the globe03:54 | February 1, 2020
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Number of Manitobans opting for medically assisted death rising quickly, numbers show07:05 | February 1, 2020
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Singing Reconciliation03:49 | January 25, 2020
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150 years of Winnipeg history captured in Manitoba Museum exhibit06:38 | January 25, 2020
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Iranian community in Manitoba grieving following plane crash04:40 | January 18, 2020
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Remembering Farough04:12 | January 18, 2020
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We are the champions: Winnipeg celebrates Bombers’ Grey Cup win04:30 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup wins over the years04:42 | November 30, 2019
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Grey Cup History & Hype: Looking back on Winnipeg’s win, and looking ahead to the next05:49 | November 22, 2019
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Made in Manitoba: Lennard Taylor05:31 | November 22, 2019
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Wisdom from the Homeless: Winnipeg doctor pens book on volunteering at Siloam Mission06:15 | November 22, 2019
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The Rise of the Richardson Building: Winnipeg landmark hits 50-year milestone06:11 | November 16, 2019
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Tainted Water: Elevated lead levels impacting drinking water in Manitoba communities05:58 | November 16, 2019
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Manitoba Public Insurance is cracking down on suspected fraudsters05:56 | November 14, 2019
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Hundreds of vehicles go up in flames in Manitoba every year, and not all are accidental05:03 | November 9, 2019
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Winnipeg police say speeding and distracted driving continue to be a problem on city roadways05:10 | October 27, 2019
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A look back at Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Hotel06:01 | October 27, 2019
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Remembering the tragic Humboldt bus crash, one year later09:39 | April 1, 2019
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Made-in-Winnipeg skate armour reducing injuries across the NHL07:49 | April 1, 2019
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Riverton Rifle shooting to inspire kids in Indigenous communities08:52 | March 28, 2019
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Winnipeg Jets host Indigenous event04:31 | March 28, 2019
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‘It’s this little miracle every year’: Winnipeg’s Christmas Cheer Board a labour of love06:06 | December 17, 2018
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Candace House opens to the public to help victims’ families13:36 | December 10, 2018
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Homeless Assault reunification05:24 | December 10, 2018
Flu season takes its toll in Manitoba
Description
February 29, 2020
Manitoba has seen unprecedented levels of the flu this season: Stretching hospital resources thin, extending wait times, and claiming lives. Focus Manitoba host Marney Blunt looks at how the flu has impacted the province this year, and how its played a role in straining hospital resources.
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