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1 Death, 71 Cases
WINNIPEG - The province is reporting one death today from COVID-19. It's a woman in her 20's from Winnipeg. There are 71 new cases of the virus, including 18 in Winnipeg and 45 in the north. 1,114 cases are active, 30,151 people have recovered, for a total of 32,170 cases so far. 158 Manitobans are…
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First Shots By Mid-May
WINNIPEG - The province now hopes to have all Manitobans 18 and older inoculated with the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by mid-May. The Manitoba Vaccine Task Force says the end of June is also possible, it just depends on how much vaccine is received from the federal government. The decision was made this…
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Inquest Called In Cop Shooting
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's chief medical examiner has called an inquest into the death of an Indigenous teen who was shot and killed by Winnipeg police. It happened almost a year ago when a stolen vehicle chase ended on Lagimodiere Boulevard. The officer who fired the gun was cleared of any wrongdoing by the Manitoba Independent…
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Lotto Max Winning Numbers
WINNIPEG - Here are the Lotto Max winning numbers from Friday, March 5th. Good luck! The $29 million jackpot wasn't won so Tuesday's draw will rise to $35 million. In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the WCLC, the latter shall prevail. Photos: WCLC
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1 Death, 54 Cases
WINNIPEG - The province is reporting one death today from COVID-19. It's a woman in her 90's at Winnipeg's Golden Links Lodge. There are 54 new cases of the virus, including 14 in Winnipeg and 33 in the north. 1,133 cases are active, 30,067 people have recovered, for a total of 32,104 cases so far.…
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Guns & Ammo Bust
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Police Service says a 33-year-old Winnipeg man is facing 22 different charges after they discovered six guns and multiple rounds of ammunition following a call to a West End home about a woman being threatened with a firearm. Several units were dispatched to the early morning scene after a caller mentioned…
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First Nations Fight Ban
WINNIPEG - Manitoba’s new department of Wellness and Recovery says they’re working on legislation that would ban smoking and vaping across Manitoba, including on First Nations. Minister Audrey Gordon says the bill brought before the legislature would extend access to smoke-free and vapour-free in indoor public spaces throughout the province. The bill proposes the removal…
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Restrictions Relax Again Today
WINNIPEG - A new set of rules has taken effect in Manitoba today, as Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin says changes to public health orders kicked in just after midnight, to last until March 25th for the whole province. The new changes include: - Households can now decide if they want to keep…
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Photo Radar Legal Challenge
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's highest court has rejected a photo radar legal challenge. Raymond Bernier argued the part of the Highway Traffic Act that allows him to be ticketed as the owner of a vehicle, regardless of who was driving, violates his right to be presumed innocent. However, the court of appeal ruled the facts of…
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Good Year For Northern Lights
WINNIPEG - It's been a good year for the northern lights, according to Scott Young, an astronomer at the Manitoba Museum planetarium. It has to do with the sun's activity. Young says because the sun is more active, the northern lights are more visible here and across the country. Something else to watch for in…