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24.11.2020 / 22:21

Corona Hotel in western Manitoba ticketed under province’s pandemic restrictions

COVID-19 has included a ticket to the Corona Hotel in western Manitoba.Pallister says the rural, Glenella-area hotel had its beverage room open recently and people were playing pool. The hotel’s owner, Bob Fuglsang, says only he and five relatives were in the beverage room, the bar was locked and his young grandson was playing with balls on the pool table.Fuglsang says he was given a ticket for $1,296 — which is the penalty amount for individuals, not businesses.

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Manitoba’s increasing COVID-19 numbers concerning, says epidemiologist

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Saturday and Monday each saw two new COVID-19-related deaths, including a man in his 40s — the province’s youngest coronavirus victim to date — as well as the news that a Winnipeg police officer and staff at three Manitoba jails have become infected.

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Thousands of Manitobans reaching out for mental health support amid COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic is an added layer of anxiety and stress for many, but it also has many reaching out for help.In late March, the province launched an online program with Canadian HR firm Morneau Shepell, aimed at providing support for Manitobans struggling with anxiety and depression related to COVID-19.Since then, 3,460 Manitobans have used the service, according to a provincial spokesperson.“I can tell you that number has been steadily growing,” Manitoba health minister Cameron Friesen said during a press conference Tuesday.“None of us are untouched by this.

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More than 246K Manitobans receive CERB amid coronavirus pandemic, Statistics Canada says

COVID-19 pandemic bottomed out the economy, according to Statistics Canada data released Wednesday.That represents just over a third of the provincial labour force, said University of Manitoba associate economics professor Fletcher Baragar.Manitoba’s labour force was 690,000 as of 2019, per the Manitoba Bureau of Statistics’ last four-year report.

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Struggle to fill Manitoba jobs not due to lack of willing staff: Retail Council

Canadian Emergency Response Benefits (CERB) to get off the couch and back to their jobs, but a Retail Council of Canada director says a lack of willing staff isn’t the problem.John Graham, the council’s prairie director of government relations, told 680 CJOB there are other issues facing retailers that are far more pressing — like commercial rent costs.“Manitoba’s one of the only provinces in Canada that doesn’t have a commercial rent eviction moratorium.

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Coronavirus: Person among latest confirmed Manitoba cases had been to rural restaurant

COVID-19 attended a restaurant in Blumenort, Man., while symptomatic.Two new cases were announced Friday afternoon — a man and woman in their 50s from the Southern Health Region.Officials say one of those people was in JT’s Store and Diner, at 40 Penner Dr., in Blumenort on June 10 at approximately 6 p.m. The health authority usually announces the newest cases early in the day, but says in a release it’s sharing the information now to “ensure people are aware and know to seek testing if symptoms develop.”Early Friday, Manitoba Health advised of only one new case.

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Sport Manitoba taking a cautious approach to reopening team sports Monday

As part of the second phase of Manitoba’s reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, sports will be able to get back in play Monday — but that doesn’t necessarily mean an immediate return to the field or the court.

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$200 cheque for Manitoba seniors will include note from Premier Pallister

When Manitoba seniors receive a special 200-dollar cheque from the provincial government later this month, they’ll also receive a letter from Premier Brian Pallister.

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Nature advocacy group condemns new Manitoba fishing licence, provincial park vehicle admin fee

A Manitoba nature advocacy group has condemned new administrative fees on hunting and fishing licences and provincial park vehicle permits, saying the extra charge will keep people from enjoying nature.

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Good first step, but Manitoba needs to do more for post-secondary students: UMSU prez

A recent announcement by the Province of Manitoba about more funding to a bursary program for post-secondary students is a step in the right direction, but more support is needed to help students get through the COVID-19 pandemic, says the university’s student president.

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Club Regent casino patron tested positive for COVID-19

The Province of Manitoba is asking anyone who visited Club Regent Casino two weeks ago to self-isolate after a person who was there on the afternoon of March 16 — between 1 and 4 p.m. — has tested positive for COVID-19.

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