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25.12.2021 / 01:07

Can she lift Tory fortunes? Manitoba premier promises COVID-19 relief and calmer waters

Heather Stefanson has promised a more collaborative approach than her predecessor. And two months into the job, she has already reversed some of Brian Pallister’s most unpopular decisions.Political experts say Stefanson still has an uphill battle to revive Progressive Conservative fortunes in time for the 2023 provincial election, largely because of the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Grunthal hockey association cancels the season due to low registration

Hockey Manitoba rep shares thoughts on new vaccine mandates in sports Neufeld says parents who have signed their kids up don’t need to worry as they will get to play hockey a short drive away in a neighbouring town.“Every child that wants to play hockey, can play hockey.” he said.The province’s top doctor, Brent Roussin, announced these new public health orders on Aug.

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COVID-19: Pallister announces mask mandate returning, vaccination requirement for some government employees

Masks will once again be mandatory in all indoor settings and government employees working with vulnerable people must be fully-vaccinated — or face regular testing — under Manitoba’s latest COVID-19 public health orders.

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COVID-19: Manitoba premier, top doctor discuss vaccine initiatives

COVID-19 vaccine initiatives Tuesday.Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin have scheduled an 11:30 a.m.

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Pallister says Manitoba COVID-19 vaccination numbers ‘are really dropping off’

On Monday, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister encouraged people in the province to get vaccinated and encourage their friends to get the shot, adding that while vaccination numbers in Manitoba have been good they “are really dropping off.”

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Pallister announces Manitoba government to invest $812M to expand health-care facilities

Speaking to reporters on Monday morning, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced the first projects in an estimated $812 million expansion of health-care facilities across the province.

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Manitoba further loosening COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination targets surpassed, masks no longer required indoors: Pallister

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Tuesday that public health measures in the province would be further loosened as COVID-19 vaccination targets are not only being met, but surpassed. “Manitoba is now in a position to reopen sooner,” said Pallister.

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Premier says 25k more Manitobans needed to receive COVID-19 shot for 75% fully-vaccinated target

Manitoba is very close to hitting it’s third COVID-19 vaccination milestone early, said Premier Brian Pallister on Tuesday. The premier said as of Aug.

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Winnipeg restaurant spots phony QR codes among vaccinated customers

July 18, 2021 Manitoba restaurants can’t find enough staff to fill openings “We could leave ourselves open to a fine.

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Word on next phase of Manitoba’s COVID-19 reopening expected Wednesday

COVID-19 reopening Wednesday.Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin have scheduled a press conference for 2 p.m.

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Manitoba pausing printing of immunization cards due to ‘overwhelming demand’

COVID-19.The province says, due to overwhelming demand for the physical card and an overall industry demand for blank cards, supplies are low and printing is being suspended until sometime later this month.

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COVID-19: Officials give update on Manitoba’s vaccine efforts

COVID-19 Wednesday.Dr. Joss Reimer, lead of the province’s vaccine implementation task force will be joined by Johanu Botha, the task force’s operations, logistics and planning lead, at a 12:30 p.m.

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Manitoba premier gives COVID-19 vaccine incentive update

COVID-19 vaccine incentives Wednesday.Brian Pallister has scheduled a press conference for 11 a.m. Global News will stream the event live in this story.

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Manitoba premier gives update on community outreach and incentive grants

COVID-19 community outreach efforts and incentive grants Tuesday.Brian Pallister has scheduled a press conference for 11 a.m. Global News will host the livestream here.

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Manitoba Premier Pallister says vaccine card has issues in 3% of cases

Addressing concerns with the province’s vaccine card on Thursday, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said there are issues with three per cent of cases where those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine may not see it reported accurately on the card.

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COVID-19: Manitoba premier to discuss supports for business

COVID-19 Thursday.Brian Pallister has scheduled a press conference for 10:30 a.m. Global News will stream the event live here.

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Manitoba announces move to 1st step of COVID-19 reopening 1 week ahead of schedule

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and chief medical officer of health Dr. Brent Roussin announced Wednesday that the province was moving into the first step of its COVID-19 reopening plan one week ahead of schedule on June 26.

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Winnipeg barber’s ‘yard cuts’ plan nixed by province

Winnipeg barber turns to ‘yard cuts’ to stay afloat amid restrictions In a statement, Public Health said the physical closeness between hairdresser and customer means haircuts — even outdoors — are still a no-no.“Personal services such as haircuts are not allowed under the public health orders due to the proximity required for the service,” health officials said.“Outdoor gathering sizes will be relaxed June 12, however, that does not signal a return to normal activity for Manitobans.“Public health orders remain in place to reduce COVID-19 cases and the strain on the healthcare system.”Manitoba’s newly announced reopening plan, delivered by Premier Brian Pallister and chief public health officer Brent Roussin on Thursday, will be tied to

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Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries CEO explains 2 upcoming COVID-19 vaccine lotteries

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries CEO Manny Atwal explained on Wednesday how the two lotteries for those who receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the province will work.

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Manitoba launches nearly $2M lottery to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccination through a lottery offering nearly $2 million in cash and scholarships to those who roll up their sleeve for the shots.Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries CEO Manny Atwal announced the lottery Wednesday morning. COVID-19: Fully vaccinated Manitobans to get secure immunization card “Vaccination is the fastest way to overcome COVID-19 and safely restore our services and activities,” said Pallister in a release.“Urgency is important.

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Manitoba announces $2-million lottery to encourage people to get COVID-19 vaccine

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Wednesday that the province is launching a nearly $2-million lottery in cash and scholarships will be awarded this upcoming summer for those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

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Manitoba introduces secure COVID-19 vaccine immunization card

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Tuesday that the province is introducing a secure immunization card that can be obtained two weeks after receiving both COVID-19 vaccine doses.

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Manitoba premier discusses COVID-19 vaccine measures

COVID-19 vaccine measures Tuesday.Brian Pallister has scheduled a press conference for 11 a.m. Global News will stream the event live in this story.

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Manitoba’s reopening plan coming soon

We’ll soon get an idea of the province’s plan to re-open. As Global News reporter Brittany Greenslade tells us, Premier Brian Pallister will release more details next week.

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Manitoba Premier discusses grant program intended to reach vaccine hesitant

The Manitoba government is launching a million dollar grant program in the hopes of helping vaccine hesitant communities persuade residents to get their shots.

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Manitoba premier discusses COVID-19 vaccine outreach

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and outreach Thursday.Brian Pallister has scheduled a press conference for 11 a.m. Global News will stream the event live in this story.

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Up to 500 health care workers will be allowed to attend NHL playoffs in Winnipeg

Manitoba premier touts government achievements at end of legislative session The change will take effect in time for the first two games of the Jets’ playoff series with the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday and Friday.pic.twitter.com/przwtE7Gje— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) June 1, 2021Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says it will be a sign of a small amount of optimism that life will return to normal.

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‘Manitobans must stay home:’ Pallister announces tighter COVID-19 health orders

Manitoba premier Brian Pallister announced tighter COVID-19 public health orders on Thursday that will target gatherings, retail and workplaces for the next two weeks starting on Saturday.

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Manitoba premier, top doctor to discuss COVID-19 health orders

COVID-19 public health orders Thursday.Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin have scheduled a press conference for 12:30 p.m.

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Military set to arrive in Manitoba Friday to provide COVID-19 help

The support will include two multi-purpose medical assistance teams made up of critical care nursing officers and medical technicians.Three laboratory technicians and critical care patient aeromedical transportation is also included in the support.Additional CAF members will be available for general duty support.The overall number of personnel being deployed is still being decided.CAF units and personnel will come from 3rd Canadian Division, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Forces Health Services Group.Last week, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister asked the federal government for 50 critical care nurses, 20 respiratory therapists and up to 50 contact tracers.

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COVID-19: Ottawa preparing to deploy health workers, military and Red Cross to help in Manitoba

COVID-19 hot spot of North America can be blamed in part on people not getting vaccinated and not getting tested when they’re sick.Brian Pallister is the latest premier to turn to Ottawa for help as his province’s health care system buckles under the weight of the pandemic’s third wave.

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Over 70% of Manitoba’s current COVID-19 hospitalizations are unvaccinated people

As COVID-19 cases in Manitoba continue to surge, Premier Brian Pallister urged people on Tuesday to get a COVID-19 vaccine because over 70 per cent of those currently hospitalized with the illness are unvaccinated. “To be a good citizen, it would be helpful for you to go and get vaccinated.

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Manitoba premier issues ‘call to arms’ for more COVID-19 vaccines from U.S.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on Saturday issued a “call to arms” for more COVID-19 vaccines to be shipped to the province from the United States.

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Manitoba grapples with COVID-19 surge asks Ottawa for help

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is asking the federal government to send help as hospitals get swamped with more COVID-19 patients.

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Manitoba premier, Winnipeg mayor to meet with Trudeau as province’s COVID-19 rates soar

COVID-19 cases put significant pressure on the health-care system.Premier Brian Pallister and Mayor Brian Bowman will have private meetings with Trudeau. Manitoba reports record-setting daily COVID-19 case count, 3 deaths Bowman has scheduled a press conference for noon to discuss the “worsening COVID-19 situation in Manitoba” and the meeting with Trudeau.Global News will stream Bowman’s media availability in this story.There were 603 new COVID-19 cases reported in Manitoba Thursday — the province’s highest-ever daily COVID-19 case count.Of Thursday’s new cases, 409 were reported in the Winnipeg area, where a provincial website tracking infections shows 3,367 cases remain active.

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Manitoba premier to give COVID-19 update

COVID-19 update Thursday as intensive care units across the province continue to swell with novel coronavirus patients and hundreds of new infections are reported daily.Brian Pallister has scheduled an 11 a.m. press conference.

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COVID-19: Manitoba expands business grant program amid latest closures

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Monday that the government will be making a new round of grants up to $5,000 available to affected small businesses and organizations through the Manitoba Bridge Grant program amid the province’s latest round of COVID-19 public health orders.

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Manitoba expands business grant program amid latest COVID-19 closures

Manitoba tightens COVID-19 restrictions, closing restaurants, patios, gyms, bars On Monday Premier Brian Pallister announced the government will making grants up to $5,000 available to affected businesses and organizations through the Manitoba Bridge Grant program.The round of funding is the fourth announced through the program and the province says it will provide up to $71 million in immediate financial support to eligible small and medium-sized businesses, not-for-profits, and charities impacted by the latest round of restrictions.Pallister made the announcement at a Monday press conference, his first appearance in front of Manitobans since his government enacted tighter COVID-19 restrictions and announced schools in both Winnipeg and

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Two more Louis Riel Division schools move to remote learning as superintendent shows concern

He said on Friday, there were 428 staff absences across the division with 111 of those unfilled.The Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS) put out a call Thursday for all schools to be moved to the red, or critical, level on the province’s Pandemic Response System.Premier Brian Pallister says the province is doing everything it can to keep kids in school.“For many people, they need the structure of a classroom and they need direct contact with an educator or a teacher,” said Pallister Thursday.

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COVID-19: Part of Manitoba’s plan to see teachers vaccinated in U.S. needs change to federal rules

COVID-19 vaccine appears to be a work in progress.Premier Brian Pallister announced the plan Thursday as an addition to an existing program for truckers who cross the border. Manitoba teachers can soon get COVID-19 shot in North Dakota, premier says North Dakota Gov.

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COVID-19: Manitoba teachers to be vaccinated in North Dakota

Manitoba teachers can soon head to North Dakota to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Premier Brian Pallister says.

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Manitoba pledges $25M to support youth summer employment opportunities

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced the Manitoba government says it will spend more than $25 million in an effort to help create job opportunities for young people this summer.

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Manitoba teachers can soon get COVID-19 shot in North Dakota, premier says

COVID-19, Premier Brian Pallister says.During a press conference Thursday Pallister said teachers and education workers are being added to the list of essential workers cleared to get their shots through a cross-border vaccination agreement set up between the province and its southern neighbour.

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Manitoba reports another COVID-19 variant death, 210 new cases

COVID-19 variant of concern.Health officials said Monday the province’s latest victim of the virus, a woman in her 60s from the Winnipeg Health region, had been infected with the B.1.1.7 strain, first identified in the United Kingdom. Premier Brian Pallister, Dr.

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Some Manitoba schools tighten restrictions as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Premier Brian Pallister, Dr. Brent Roussin to update Manitobans on COVID-19 restrictions ‼️Ecole St Norbert Immersion moving to remote learning until May 10‼️6 positive cases so far in one cohort pic.twitter.com/wNWRqKRLhh— Go follow @mb_covid who took over tracking! (@CovidSchool) April 25, 2021Bjorgford said that although the cohorts were safely distanced at school, many students in other cohorts are considered close contacts due to gatherings outside of the classroom.The mandatory remote learning period is expected to last for two weeks, until May 10.The school in St.

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Premier Brian Pallister, Dr. Brent Roussin to update Manitobans on COVID-19 restrictions

Manitoba reports 261 new COVID-19 cases, premier rejects call for near lockdown Manitoba’s COVID-19 case counts continued to rise over the weekend, with 259 new cases Sunday and 276 cases Saturday.

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Manitoba to continue focusing on addictions, mental health amid COVID-19 pandemic: Pallister

When asked about recent numbers from the chief medical examiner’s office that show an increase in overdose deaths in Manitoba, Premier Brian Pallister said on Tuesday that the COVID-19 pandemic has made mental health and treatment an “even more important priority,” adding that his government will “continue to stay focused on the issues around addictions, around mental health as we move forward.”

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COVID-19: Manitoba, North Dakota announce joint-initiative to vaccinate cross-border essential workers

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Tuesday a joint-initiative with the government of North Dakota to vaccinate cross-border essential workers against COVID-19.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0