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Protesters ignore social distancing protocol, call for end to COVID-19 restrictions Winnipeg Free Press - May 9, 2020

...on an illness that will result in a horrible, unnecessary death – wash your hands, keep your distance, and wear a mask," Liberal Party leader Dougald Lamont said in a statement to the Free Press. "If you want people to die because you are a selfish, paranoid, and misinformed attention-seeker – wear a...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Dougald Lamont

Province lifts pharmacy restriction on dispensing medication beyond 30-day supply Winnipeg Free Press - May 8, 2020

...if the drug is not affected by shortages. "At this time, the evidence is pointing to the fact that the situation has stabilized," Health Minister Cameron Friesen said Friday. Manitoba is the third province to lift the cap on 30-day refills, after New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, according to the...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Dougald Lamont, Cameron Friesen

COVID-19 daily updates My Westman - May 8, 2020

...of prescriptions The Manitoba government is lifting the one-month supply limit on prescription drugs, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. Effective May 11, Manitobans who have prescriptions for long-term medications will be able to fill them as per their...

Mentions: Rochelle Squires, Cameron Friesen

Province announces layoffs during fiscal update release CTV - May 4, 2020

...because they don't know how long the casinos will be closed for. ‘THE BIGGEST SINGLE-DAY BUDGET CUT IN MANITOBA’S HISTORY’ NDP Leader Wab Kinew criticized the province’s decision. “Not only are they cutting jobs in a crisis, the Pallister Conservatives are misrepresenting the facts to...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Scott Fielding

Province’s push for big cuts results in 2.2% workforce reduction CBC Manitoba - May 4, 2020

...that resulted from wide-ranging closures to non-essential businesses in the weeks after the first COVID-19 cases were identified. NDP Leader Wab Kinew suggested the government workforce reductions could hurt the province's economic recovery. (John Woods/The Canadian Press) NDP Leader Wab Kinew...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Scott Fielding

Manitoba Legislature to resume Wednesday with pared-down assembly due to COVID-19 CBC Manitoba - May 1, 2020

...role regarding its questions of the government, as well as to protect the health of all members by limiting large gatherings," Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen said in a media release. The announcement comes at a time when Manitobans are looking for answers about the decisions provincial leaders have...

Mentions: Dougald Lamont, Kelvin Goertzen

Reopening plan wide open to confusion Winnipeg Free Press - May 1, 2020

...Manitoba government has been criticized for withholding available projections about how the disease is forecasted to impact the province. Premier Brian Pallister has dismissed calls for such projections to be made public, calling them a "conjectured guess." "My concern is that no place — not Alberta, not...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Sarah Guillemard

Manitoba Legislature to reconvene next week CTV - April 30, 2020

...he plans to bring up the thousands of job losses and wage reductions in the question period and during the Estimates process of the Budget debate. Kelvin Goertzen, the House Header, tweeted on Wednesday that the Crown Corporations Committees will be meeting on May 28, as well as June 4 and 11. He said Public...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Kelvin Goertzen

Business sector struggles with speed of Manitoba plan Winnipeg Free Press - April 30, 2020

...wait until we're absolutely sure. MLAs return Manitoba MLAs are expected to return to the house May 6. A spokesman for government house leader Kelvin Goertzen said the legislature will reconvene Wednesdays in May, and expects one sitting day per week. Schedule-wise, it will be a normal Wednesday with...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Kelvin Goertzen

Decision not to reopen schools called short-sighted Winnipeg Free Press - April 30, 2020

...teachers and peers are critical in a child’s development, especially for children younger than 10 . (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press) Premier Brian Pallister has made clear his government has no plan to allow students to return to class before the end of the academic year. "The intensity of the presence...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Kelvin Goertzen

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers Winnipeg Free Press - April 30, 2020

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Mentions: Robert Brown, Mike Moyes

COVID-19 : le NPD et les libéraux condamnent les compressions de Brian Pallister Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - April 30, 2020

...de Périgny (accéder à la page de l'auteur) Tandis qu'un déconfinement progressif s'amorce au Manitoba, le chef de l’opposition officielle, Wab Kinew du NPD, et le chef du Parti libéral du Manitoba, Dougald Lamont, dénoncent les compressions envisagées dans le secteur public et auprès des...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Dougald Lamont

Province asks municipalities to control budgets in light of pandemic’s economic effects Thompson Citizen - April 30, 2020

... At the April 20 finance and administration committee meeting, members discussed a letter, sent to municipalities by Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires in mid-April, detailing some of the provincial government’s moves to shift resources from lower-priority ares into health care, including steps to...

Mentions: Matt Wiebe, Rochelle Squires

Interlake flood project assessment full of holes, federal regulator finds Winnipeg Free Press - April 29, 2020

...during construction. "Some historical data may not have been sampled using proper quality assessments," reads the analysis. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has envisioned the legacy project as a way to prevent disastrous floods (similar to the Red River Floodway). He has urged the federal government to...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Ron Schuler

Back to business Winnipeg Free Press - April 29, 2020

...taking the proper precautions and don't cut corners to be open for the sake of opening... Don't treat it as business as usual." Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont said the plan to lessen restrictions looks "reasonably safe," but he fears some businesses won't survive long enough to reopen. "It's going to be...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Dougald Lamont

‘Status quo’ for open child-care facilities, but Manitoba’s reopening plan offers no next steps CBC Manitoba - April 29, 2020

...there may be more babysitters available for those going back to work. "Today's announcement leaves parents with many questions," Opposition NDP MLA Lisa Naylor (Wolseley) said in a statement. "Will they have access to child care if they have to return to work or will their fees be covered if they still...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Heather Stefanson, Lisa Naylor

Manitoba looking at childcare options as parents start returning to work CTV - April 29, 2020

...who needed childcare due to COVID-19. However, the Manitoba NDP said the measures don’t go far enough. In a statement sent Wednesday afternoon, Lisa Naylor, NDP MLA for Wolseley, said the measures still leaves parents with questions. "Will they have access to child care if they have to return to work...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Lisa Naylor

AFC South adds pass-rushing skill to already-loaded division Winnipeg Free Press - April 29, 2020

(AP Photo/John Amis, File)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might be even tougher to block next season. Two-time and reigning division champion Houston used its first two picks to land TCU defensive tackle Ross Blacklock (second round) and Florida pass rusher Jon Greenard (third). 13 overall, to San Francisco for 2018 Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. ON THE MOVEDivision opponents have to be glad to be rid of four stars: receiver DeAndre Hopkins, defensive tackle Jurell Casey, cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and Campbell. Hopkins, Casey, Ramsey and Campbell made a combined 14 Pro Bowls as part of the AFC South, all since 2015.

Mentions: Andrew Smith, Andrew Frank

Manitoba to ease some COVID-19 restrictions starting next week Winnipeg Free Press - April 29, 2020

...still must work from home? Will parents' jobs be protected if they must stay home to care for their children?" asked New Democrat legislature member Lisa Naylor in a written statement. The province also released some numbers Wednesday based on modelling that health officials have done on the outbreak. ...

Mentions: Jeff Wharton, Ron Schuler, Lisa Naylor

House expected to reopen soon Winnipeg Free Press - April 28, 2020

...to do so." The Opposition NDP says it is worried about public sector job cuts and is raring to reconvene, having sent a letter April 20 to Speaker Myrna Driedger and PC and Liberal House leaders asking them to return. "We stand ready to offer any assistance in determining the safe and responsible way in...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Kelvin Goertzen, Nahanni Fontaine, Myrna Driedger

Non-binary option on Manitoba birth certificates after human rights ruling Winnipeg Sun - April 27, 2020

...to select a non-binary option, in addition to male or female, when applying for a change of sex designation under The Vital Statistics Act. NDP MLA Uzoma Asagwara (Union Station) put forward a private members bill in late November seeking to legislate these changes. Asagwara said it has been a long time...

Mentions: Scott Fielding, Uzoma Asagwara

Province announces support for trails in Manitoba provincial parks My Steinbach - April 27, 2020

...network over the long term in partnership with volunteer and community organizations like Trails Manitoba,” said Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires. “Accessing trails and pathways in a safe manner, while maintaining proper physical distancing, has become a respite during these unprecedented...

Mentions: Rochelle Squires, Sarah Guillemard

Province Announces Funding For Trails In Manitoba Parks Steinbach Online - April 27, 2020

...half a million dollars to support the development of trails in Manitoba. The announcement was made over the weekend by Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires and Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard. With the assistance of Trails Manitoba, funding will allow for the completion of six trails...

Mentions: Rochelle Squires, Sarah Guillemard

Four new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba announced Winnipeg Sun - April 26, 2020

...runny nose, sore throat and fever. Greater diagnostic testing is among the requirements for easing restrictions related to the virus. Premier Brian Pallister said at a press briefing Friday that information on plans to reopen non-essential businesses will be released starting this week. It has been more...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cameron Friesen

Overdose awareness advocate hopes pleas for help won’t fall on deaf ears from gov’t Winnipeg Sun - April 25, 2020

...some 5,000 signatures from community organizations, institutions and individuals to Pallister, Health Minister Cameron Friesen, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen, and Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clark calling on the Manitoba Government to adopt four recommendations: the immediate...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cameron Friesen, Cliff Cullen

Manitoba investing $500K in trails in provincial parks Winnipeg Sun - April 25, 2020

...Manitoba government is investing up to $500,000 to support the development of trails in provincial parks, Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires and Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard announced Saturday. “Our government is committed to continue building, maintaining and expanding...

Mentions: Rochelle Squires, Sarah Guillemard

500 000 $ pour soutenir l’aménagement de sentiers dans les parcs provinciaux Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - April 25, 2020

...L’annonce a été faite samedi par la ministre des Relations municipales, Rochelle Squires, et la ministre de la Conservation et du Climat, Sarah Guillemard. Ce financement s'inscrit dans le projet de la province d'étendre le réseau de sentiers. Les travaux qui seront coordonnés par sentiers Manitoba...

Mentions: Rochelle Squires, Sarah Guillemard

Province spending $500K on provincial park trails as a respite amid physical distancing CTV - April 25, 2020

...parks, adding park trails will play an important role in recovery and rebuilding after the COVID-19 pandemic. Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires and Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard made the announcement on Saturday through a news release. “Accessing trails and pathways...

Mentions: Rochelle Squires, Sarah Guillemard

Redskins draft Memphis playmaker Gibson with 66th pick Winnipeg Free Press - April 24, 2020

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)WASHINGTON - Ron Rivera hopes third-round pick Antonio Gibson can fill the Christian McCaffrey role with the Redskins. Washington selected the multipositional Memphis playmaker Friday night with the 66th pick in the NFL draft. Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. If they want me at receiver, I’m going to do it. Several potential trading partners filled offensive tackle needs in the draft either Thursday or Friday night.

Mentions: Andrew Taylor, Andrew Smith

Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press - April 24, 2020

...the province into billions of dollars of debt. RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS The massive century-old building is eerily quiet. Premier Brian Pallister’s news conferences, in a room in the basement, have become almost daily events. The difference is journalists listen in and ask questions remotely...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Dougald Lamont, Kelvin Goertzen, Myrna Driedger

COVID-19 bad news for Manitoba potato producers Winnipeg Sun - April 24, 2020

...and 20.3 million kilograms of spuds a year. To this point there has not been any aid to address the situation, and earlier this week Premier Brian Pallister pointed to the industry as being in one of the gaps in COVID-19 relief programming. Wiebe said he understands the complex situation that the...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Blaine Pedersen

Opposition in the age of COVID-19: How MLAs try to get things done The Reminder - April 24, 2020

...be doing the right things, but everybody isn't,” he said. “[Announcing a location] stops a lot of the rumours and speculation.” Premier Brian Pallister has held near-daily updates and media conferences announcing new plans and policies. Provincial health officials have provided daily briefings on...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Tom Lindsey

Online vigil shares music, messages of support in memory of N.S. victims Winnipeg Free Press - April 24, 2020

Nova Scotia residents with personal connections to those killed spent the week gathering recordings of music and tributes from public figures, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Stephen McNeil and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, originally from the province, for "Nova Scotia Remembers." A piper plays "Amazing Grace" as local residents look on during a local vigil in Wentworth, N.S. 22 people are dead after a man went on a murderous rampage in Portapique and several other Nova Scotia communities. "I'm in Pittsburgh but being from Nova Scotia, my heart and mind is home with all of you," said Crosby, whose Golden Goal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics led to a cross-country celebration. George Canyon, Jenn Grant, Reeny Smith, and Classified were among the Nova Scotia musicians who recorded musical performances for the 90-minute event that was streamed online and broadcast by CBC, CTV and several radio stations.

Mentions: Andrew Smith, Andrew Frank

Buccaneers draft lineman to help bolster Brady’s protection Winnipeg Free Press - April 23, 2020

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wirfs was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers landed more help for Tom Brady in the opening round of the NFL draft, moving to bolster the six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback's protection by selecting Iowa tackle Tristan Wirfs with the 13th pick. 45 overall — and could be in the market for a running back to pair with third-year pro Ronald Jones. A third receiver is a possibility in the later rounds, when Arians and Licht will also look to add depth on defence.

Mentions: Jason Smith, Andrew Smith

Raiders draft WR Henry Ruggs 12th, Damon Arnette 19th Winnipeg Free Press - April 23, 2020

The Los Angeles Raiders selected Ruggs in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)The first pick made by the Las Vegas Raiders would have made late owner Al Davis proud. The Raiders selected the fastest player available when they took Alabama receiver Henry Ruggs 12th overall Thursday night in the NFL draft and followed that up by taking Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette 19th. The Las Vegas Raiders selected Arnette with the 19th pick in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 23. Arnette will team with Mullen to try to end the revolving door at the position over the past decade.

Mentions: Ken Henry, Nick Brown

NFL Draft: Player profiles for first-round selections Winnipeg Free Press - April 23, 2020

(NFL via AP)Players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night (x-underclassmen). Fact: First offensive lineman taken in the first-round by the Giants since 2015 (Ereck Flowers) and third since 2013 (Justin Pugh). First offensive lineman taken in the first round by the Browns since 2009 (Alex Mack). Fact: First offensive lineman taken by the Jets in the first round since D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold in 2006. Fact: Kinlaw is the fifth defensive lineman taken by the 49ers in the first round in the last six years.

Mentions: Nick Brown, Andrew Smith

For all the changes, NFL draft kind of looked, well, normal Winnipeg Free Press - April 23, 2020

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow puts on a Cincinnati Bengals cap after being selected first overall by the team during the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)For all the uniqueness of this NFL draft, including the angst over a potential communications fiasco, things looked and sounded pretty normal Thursday night. The NFL cancelled all draft activities in Las Vegas when the national shutdown of large gatherings began. CORRECTS LOCATION TO THE PLAINS, OHIO, INSTEAD OF ATHENS, OHIO - In this still image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow appears in The Plains, Ohio, during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. The Cincinnati Bengals chose Burrow with the first pick in the NFL draft Thursday, April.

Mentions: Andrew Taylor, Jeff Anderson

Manitoba finally takes first step to help the hungry during crisis Winnipeg Free Press - April 23, 2020

...this program would eliminate any possibility of government support to the food bank network in Manitoba. Winnipeg Harvest had been lobbying Premier Brian Pallister for the kind of support that has been extended in other provinces. Historically, the food bank network in this country has received very little...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Heather Stefanson

Shipment of coronavirus personal protective equipment arrives in Manitoba Global News - April 23, 2020

...of PPE as part of our $400-million commitment to the Procurement Fund. Learn more here -> https://t.co/7zpWFESy9G pic.twitter.com/QuxXVpuBB6 — Brian Pallister (@BrianPallister) April 23, 2020 Story continues below advertisement “The Spirit Healthcare Group was pleased to have had the opportunity to...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Reg Helwer

‘There’s certainly no handbook’: Minister says province is collaborating with Crown corporations amid talk of layoffs CTV - April 23, 2020

...cent, the deadline for which was on Tuesday. “I say that having the ability to work part-time…is better than being laid off,” said Premier Brian Pallister at a news conference on April 14. “We’re not talking about having people lose their jobs. What we’re proposing is to work with public sector...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Jeff Wharton

Manitoba government offers insurance rebates, low-income food program Winnipeg Free Press - April 23, 2020

...for their support, which allows us to provide this service. Manitoba premier Brian Pallister, centre, speaks with Ministers Ron Schuler, left, and Jeff Wharton at an emergency COVID-19 physically distanced session at the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg, Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Manitoba drivers are going...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Jeff Wharton, Heather Stefanson, Ron Schuler

Manitoba government offers insurance rebates, low-income food program The Reminder - April 23, 2020

...20. article continues below "With school being suspended, many children are missing out on the benefits of a nutrition program," Families Minister Heather Stefanson said in a written statement Thursday. The government aims to supply about 15,000 students with food, but is prepared for that number to rise. ...

Mentions: Jeff Wharton, Heather Stefanson

Manitoba government offers insurance rebates, low-income food program Thompson Citizen - April 23, 2020

...20. article continues below "With school being suspended, many children are missing out on the benefits of a nutrition program," Families Minister Heather Stefanson said in a written statement Thursday. The government aims to supply about 15,000 students with food, but is prepared for that number to rise. ...

Mentions: Jeff Wharton, Heather Stefanson

Crown services minister to update COVID-19 measures CTV - April 23, 2020

...-- Manitoba’s crown services minister will provide an update on the province’s response to COVID-19 Thursday morning. Jeff Wharton is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. at the Manitoba Legislative Building. CTV News Winnipeg will livestream the event. The conference comes as the province is urging...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Jeff Wharton

Provincial government memo suggests layoff threat hanging over civil-service Winnipeg Free Press - April 22, 2020

...layoff notices: "Aren't we in discussions? Are we going to be laid off anyway?" Province MIA in fight for business sector Click to Expand Premier Brian Pallister’s focus during the pandemic has been on the health-care battle, while leaving the economic fight to the federal government. Posted: 20/04/2020...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister

Province offers loans of up to $6,000 for businesses not getting help from Ottawa Winnipeg Free Press - April 22, 2020

...business doesn't receive major non-repayable COVID-19 support from the federal government. "It’s not enough. I wish we could do more," Premier Brian Pallister said during a media briefing Wednesday morning. "Our priority is to do what we can to help businesses get through this valley, and we’re doing...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister

Why Manitoba’s middle-of-the-road economy cannot weather a pandemic on its own CBC Manitoba - April 22, 2020

...industries, such as oil. And that economic track record has given officials the belief they can weather the financial toll of COVID-19. Premier Brian Pallister has clung to economic forecasts carrying the same optimism, citing one model last week from RBC that predicted Manitoba's gross domestic product...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Scott Fielding

Social distancing ‘simply not possible’ for many on Manitoba’s First Nations Winnipeg Sun - April 21, 2020

...COVID-19 crisis, First Nations communities in Northern Manitoba find it challenging due to the lack of infrastructure for housing. The Pas NDP MLA Amanda Lathlin said there is a backlog of houses that needed to be built because of the fast-growing population within the Indigenous community. “Due to the...

Mentions: Tom Lindsey, Amanda Lathlin

Manitoba Premier Takes Pay Cut as He Pushes for Public-Sector Cuts ChrisD - April 21, 2020

...club that have been closed by public-health orders, has temporarily laid off almost 1,300 workers, says a statement from Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton. Manitoba Public Insurance, which reported a 48 per cent drop in reported vehicle collisions in April compared with the same time last year, said...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Jeff Wharton

Manitoba premier takes pay cut as he seeks public-sector cuts during pandemic Winnipeg Sun - April 21, 2020

...Premier Brian Pallister is taking a pay reduction as he pushes public-sector workers to accept reduced hours or temporary layoffs. Pallister said he is forgoing 25% of his $94,000 base salary as a member of the legislature while the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Part of that — about seven per cent —...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Jeff Wharton

Brian Pallister takes pay cut as he pushes for public-sector cuts Winnipeg Free Press - April 21, 2020

...club that have been closed by public-health orders, has temporarily laid off almost 1,300 workers, says a statement from Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton. Manitoba Public Insurance, which reported a 48 per cent drop in reported vehicle collisions in April compared with the same time last year, said...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Jeff Wharton

Northern Manitoba travel ban welcomed by community leaders Thompson Citizen - April 21, 2020

...lack health-care infrastructure, have understaffed nursing stations and lack housing that would better implement safety measures. Flin Flon NDP MLA Tom Lindsey told the Winnipeg Sun April 17 that he believes that the restrictions were necessary due to the contagion of COVID-19. “So many of our northern...

Mentions: Tom Lindsey, Amanda Lathlin, Danielle Adams

Government 2.0: Crisis response, or a play toward a leaner post-pandemic Manitoba? CBC Manitoba - April 21, 2020

...if not actually meaner "Government 2.0" by the time Manitoba pokes its shaggy, unkempt head into the post-pandemic sunlight. Finance Minister Scott Fielding, who is responsible for the Treasury Board Secretariat, said it would be wrong to conclude his government is trying to radically reshape the...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Scott Fielding, Ralph Eichler

Judy Kolada, who served on Thompson city council since 1995, died April 18 at the age of 75 Thompson Citizen - April 20, 2020

...earned her well deserved respect.” “Judy will be remembered for her hard work and commitment to the City of Thompson,” said Thompson MLA Danielle Adams on Facebook. “She will also be remembered for the countless hours she gave to various community organizations like Relay for Life and Operation...

Mentions: Dennis Smook, Danielle Adams

Critics fear long-term effects of Pallister order for staffing cuts at post-secondary facilities Winnipeg Free Press - April 20, 2020

...MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS FILES “I don’t think anyone expects Mr. Pallister to cut a job and then bring it back in the future,” NDP Leader Wab Kinew told the Free Press. "I don’t think anyone expects Mr. Pallister to cut a job and then bring it back in the future," NDP Leader Wab Kinew told...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Dougald Lamont, Ralph Eichler

Manitoba premier extends state of emergency over COVID-19 pandemic Winnipeg Free Press - April 20, 2020

...can be debated. "With the prospect of thousands of job cuts, now more than ever, the government needs oversight and accountability," NDP Leader Wab Kinew said in a written statement. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 20, 2020 Note to readers: This is a corrected story; a...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister

Residents disappointed by rezoning approval Winnipeg Free Press - April 20, 2020

...are and what is actually permitted in the governing regulations." The residents committee has submitted a letter to minister of municipal relations Rochelle Squires, and to local MLA Shannon Martin outlining its concerns. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Christian said, a timeline for the remainder of the...

Mentions: Rochelle Squires, Shannon Martin

Manitoba universities told to cut costs by up to 30% to help province endure pandemic CBC Manitoba - April 20, 2020

... The University of Manitoba's Kearsey did not state his institution's plans. In a statement, Manitoba Economic Development and Training Minister Ralph Eichler, who is responsible for post-secondary education, said the province is under immense financial pressure and faces difficult decisions as a result. ...

Mentions: Rochelle Squires, Ralph Eichler

Nova Scotia massacre and COVID Commons wrangle; In The News for April 20 Winnipeg Free Press - April 20, 2020

Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of April 20 ...NOVA SCOTIA SHOOTER ...RCMP officers prepare to take a person into custody at a gas station in Enfield, N.S. A suspect in an active shooter investigation is in custody in Nova Scotia, with police saying several people were harmed before a man wearing police clothing was arrested. Premier Stephen McNeil described the massacre as "one of the most senseless acts of violence in our province's history." "I never imagined when I went to bed last night that I would wake up to the horrific news that an active shooter was on the loose in Nova Scotia," McNeil said in Halifax on Sunday. The House of Commons is poised to re-open today despite the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to an impasse between the four main political parties.

Mentions: Andrew Taylor, Andrew Smith

Letters, April 20 Winnipeg Free Press - April 20, 2020

...school work baselines (April 14). Regarding the student exodus from the classroom, as we all know this was announced in March by Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen, to help fight the spread of COVID-19. All of the school divisions in our province were planning and working towards the closure. Teachers and...

Mentions: Kelvin Goertzen, Jeffrey Anderson

Advocacy group calls on Pallister gov’t to help drug users during pandemic Winnipeg Sun - April 19, 2020

...Manitoba advocacy group is calling on Premier Brian Pallister and the Manitoba government to ensure that people who use drugs in the province have equitable access to public health protections during COVID-19 pandemic. The Manitoba Harm Reduction Network has drafted an open letter calling on community...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cameron Friesen, Cliff Cullen

Northern Manitoba travel ban welcomed by community leaders Winnipeg Sun - April 19, 2020

...he thinks people living in Northern Manitoba have to do more than is expected of them because of the limited medical services. Thompson NDP MLA Danielle Adams said the restrictions were a welcomed announcement that needed to be in place to protect the people in northern Manitoba. “It was a great first...

Mentions: Tom Lindsey, Amanda Lathlin, Danielle Adams

Province quadruples commitment, adds $300 million to COVID-19 support, relief My Steinbach - April 18, 2020

...already fast-tracked $100 million in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 through our Manitoba Protection Plan,” said Central Services Minister Reg Helwer. “Today, we’re quadrupling our commitment to $400 million for the COVID-19 Procurement Fund to ensure our plan is effective and that we can...

Mentions: Reg Helwer, Cameron Friesen

Daughter of care-home resident fears people working at multiple sites will spread COVID-19 to most vulnerable CBC Manitoba - April 18, 2020

...than one care home at a time to limit the spread of the virus by workers. Klassen has contacted Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister, Health Minister Cameron Friesen, and chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin, asking them to issue a similar directive here. "These people are vulnerable. I love my dad to...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cameron Friesen

Letter to municipal governments condemned Winnipeg Free Press - April 17, 2020

...will provide more funding to address municipal pandemic costs, the minister stressed the province itself is facing massive new expenses. Premier Brian Pallister has estimated the pandemic could cost Manitoba $5 billion through added expenses and lost revenue this year. Squires also rejected the claim the...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires

NDP accuse Pallister gov’t of trying to pressure municipalities into laying off front-line workers due to COVID-19 cash crunch Winnipeg Sun - April 17, 2020

...will be a strong component of that,” she said. The provincial government was also taken to task over the letter by Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont. “This is like having an arsonist in charge of the fire department,” said Lamont in a release. “Just two days ago, the legislature voted to...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Rochelle Squires, Dougald Lamont

Province commits $300M to COVID-19 fight Winnipeg Sun - April 17, 2020

...on Wednesday. “This new investment continues to address the needs of our front-line health-care workers and patients,” Health Minister Cameron Friesen said in a release. “Our government is taking every step possible to protect Manitoba families and ensure people are able to get the care they need...

Mentions: Reg Helwer, Cameron Friesen

COVID-19 : le Manitoba demande aux municipalités de faire attention à leurs dépenses | Coronavirus Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - April 17, 2020

...lettre et l’a envoyée aux médias vendredi en affirmant qu’il s’agit d’une directive de la province pour effectuer des mises à pied. Wab Kinew est chef du Nouveau Parti démocratique (NPD) du Manitoba. Photo : Radio-Canada / Jeff Stapleton On voit dans cette lettre que la ministre Squires...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Rochelle Squires

COVID-19 daily updates My Westman - April 17, 2020

...new investment continues to address the needs of our front-line health-care workers and patients,” said Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen. “Our government is taking every step possible to protect Manitoba families and ensure people are able to get the care they need during this...

Mentions: Reg Helwer, Cameron Friesen

MGEU says more details needed on Manitoba government’s work-reduction proposal Global News - April 17, 2020

...felt,”union president Michelle Gawronsky wrote. Story continues below advertisement “It is impossible for us to proceed on these requests.” Reg Helwer, minister responsible for the civil service, said it was too early to say which workers would be asked to accept cuts. “That’s something...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Reg Helwer

Reduced COVID-19 numbers, but Manitoba health officials say fight continues Winnipeg Free Press - April 17, 2020

...programs and employment insurance options, already available to the private sector, to provincial civil servants. The union wrote to Premier Brian Pallister on Friday looking for details. "We cannot engage with our members about significant workforce reduction proposals without knowing which members we...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Rochelle Squires, Reg Helwer

Province Invests Additional $300 Million For COVID Response, Research Steinbach Online - April 17, 2020

...$300 million was earmarked by the Manitoba Government to respond to frontline health needs in light of COVID-19. Central Services Minister Reg Helwer explains the funds will be used for local made-in-Manitoba production of face masks, gowns, and other medical equipment, developing hotel capacity...

Mentions: Reg Helwer, Cameron Friesen

Province Invests Additional $300 Million For COVID Response, Research Pembina Valley Online - April 17, 2020

...$300 million was earmarked by the Manitoba Government to respond to frontline health needs in light of COVID-19. Central Services Minister Reg Helwer explains the funds will be used for local made-in-Manitoba production of face masks, gowns, and other medical equipment, developing hotel capacity...

Mentions: Reg Helwer, Cameron Friesen

Manitoba to give update on COVID-19 procurement fund Friday at noon Global News - April 17, 2020

...conference. Global News will stream the press conference live in this story. READ MORE: Manitoba mom sews handmade face masks Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced earlier this month that his government would create a special $100 million dollar COVID-19 procurement fund to help businesses re-tool...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Reg Helwer

Manitoba to make announcement on COVID-19 procurement fund CTV - April 17, 2020

...-- Manitoba’s central services minister is set to speak on Friday about a COVID-19 procurement fund. Minister Reg Helwer will be speaking at noon at the Manitoba Legislative Building. CTV News Winnipeg will be live streaming the event. Earlier in April, Premier Brian Pallister announced a...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Reg Helwer

More money coming from province to fight COVID-19 CTV - April 17, 2020

...-- Manitoba is getting an increased investment in the COVID-19 procurement fund. On Friday, Reg Helwer, the Central Services Minister for Manitoba, announced the fund will receive an additional $300 million to ensure the government can effectively respond to front-line health care needs. “Our...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Reg Helwer

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers Winnipeg Free Press - April 17, 2020

“The Boy from the Woods” by Harlan Coben (Grand Central Publishing)4. “The 18th Abduction” by Patterson/Paetro (Grand Central Publishing)6. “Long Road to Mercy” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing)14. “Liar Liar” by Patterson/Fox (Grand Central Publishing)15. “The Inn” by Patterson/Fox (Grand Central Publishing)11.

Mentions: Robert Brown, Mike Moyes, Danielle Adams

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada Winnipeg Free Press - April 17, 2020

THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-NIAID-RML via APBritish Columbia is reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases, but no new deaths. A joint statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. now has a total of 1,618 COVID-19 cases. 2:27 p.m.Manitoba health officials say there are no new COVID-19 cases in the province, leaving the total at 250. 10:50 a.m.Ontario is reporting 564 new COVID-19 cases today, with 55 new deaths.

Mentions: Jason Smith, Andrew Smith

Pallister during the pandemic: Protecting the public purse, ceding the safety net to Ottawa CBC Manitoba - April 17, 2020

...more difficult to appraise. And it is clearly Pallister's government, especially as intelligent and capable ministers such as Cameron Friesen and Heather Stefanson have become as scarce as Winnipeg Transit passengers during the pandemic. During the first two weeks of this plague, Pallister appeared to be...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Heather Stefanson, Cameron Friesen

Ashton wins most northern votes, but not in Flin Flon: full results The Reminder - April 16, 2020

...received 1,077 votes, just ahead of Ashton’s 951 in the community. Liberal candidate Judy Klassen finished a distant third with 272 votes, while Ralph McLean of the Green Party received 117 votes. People’s Party of Canada candidate Ken Klyne received 48 votes - less than two per cent of the total vote...

Mentions: Ralph McLean, Theresa Wride, Tom Lindsey

Chiefs open in draft after keeping most of their free agents Winnipeg Free Press - April 16, 2020

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Kansas City Chiefs coach is hunkered down in his basement, trying to avoid going out in public as he works from a makeshift office consisting of a computer, an iPad and an old side table. They used options to keep running back Damien Williams and linebacker Damien Wilson, and they franchised defensive tackle Chris Jones. They could add depth in the defensive backfield, which remains thin, or begin to address positions that could become problems next year: linebacker, running back and defensive tackle. COST-CONTROLLED HELPRegardless whether the Chiefs pick in the first round, their four remaining selections will be crucial.

Mentions: Andrew Taylor, Andrew Frank

Le gouvernement du Manitoba veut se doter de nouveaux pouvoirs d’urgence | Coronavirus Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais - April 15, 2020

...soulevant des préoccupations par rapport aux importants pouvoirs dont le gouvernement souhaite se doter. Le chef du Nouveau Parti démocratique, Wab Kinew, a aussi demandé au gouvernement d’offrir du soutien financier direct aux personnes qui ont perdu leur emploi ou vu réduire leurs heures de...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister

Province granted $1B for operations, approved to borrow $5B for supplies Winnipeg Sun - April 15, 2020

...which also addressed a number if COVID-19 issues through legislation. “We think this is an appropriate level of money,” said Finance Minister Scott Fielding. “This situation is evolving fast, so we’re nimbler on our feet in terms of providing some supports and we’re going to continue to look where...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Matt Wiebe, Scott Fielding

Financial supports for Manitobans affected by pandemic may be coming from province, Pallister hints CBC Manitoba - April 15, 2020

...except for financial assistance," Kinew said. "The piece missing was a financial lifeline for people who are on hard times." Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont told the legislature that time is running out. "We need support for laid-off workers. We need support for small business to cover their basic costs...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Dougald Lamont

Hunters, fishers licensing heads online; restaurants able to deliver booze Winnipeg Sun - April 15, 2020

...necessary due to social distancing protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, though this was not the original intent of the bill. Opposition leader Wab Kinew said despite this, there are now benefits to people still having access to the outdoors for hunting and fishing during these times. “Being out on...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Jeff Wharton

Consumer advocate pleased after utility rate legislation held up Winnipeg Sun - April 15, 2020

...consideration for the bill during the pandemic. “Losing that oversight on many of these issues would be a huge loss,” she said. NDP Leader Wab Kinew was concerned about how high the new rates could be for the next four years. The Province in 2017 was pushing for a 7.9% increase but was limited to...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister

Physically distanced MLAs speed-debate emergency bills in legislature Winnipeg Free Press - April 15, 2020

...to instead finance the costs of providing interest-free loans to small businesses and landlords, the latter benefiting renters. Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont said laid-off workers and small businesses that have been forced to close or severely scale back operations need help to cover their basic costs. ...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Dougald Lamont

Manitoba Politicians Debate New Emergency Powers in Reduced Legislature ChrisD - April 15, 2020

...adopted to follow social-distancing guidelines. “Our province, our nation, our planet face an unprecedented series of challenges,” Premier Brian Pallister said near the outset of the day’s proceedings. “Until a cure is found and an effective vaccine is created, each of us — all of us — have a...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister

Buccaneers figure to bolster OL, seek RB in draft Winnipeg Free Press - April 15, 2020

WRs Mike Evans and Chris Godwin each topped 1,100 yards receiving, LB Shaquil Barrett led league with 19 1/2 sacks, and young defence showed promise down stretch. Placed franchise tag on LB Shaquil Barrett. THEY DON’T NEED: QB, LB. POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: Georgia OT Andrew Thomas, Louisville OT Mekhi Becton, Florida CB CJ Henderson, Iowa OT Tristan Wirfs. Club’s biggest need entering draft is bolstering offensive line that will protect Brady, who will be 43 in August.

Mentions: Jason Smith, Andrew Smith

Defence tops draft list for Cowboys, new coach McCarthy Winnipeg Free Press - April 15, 2020

DALLAS (8-8)LAST SEASON: High expectations, 3-0 start faded to another .500 finish under coach Jason Garrett, whose contract wasn’t renewed. Signed DT Gerald McCoy, DE Aldon Smith, S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, CB Maurice Canady, DT Dontari Poe, K Greg Zuerlein, TE Blake Bell. THEY NEED: S, DE, CB, LB. THEY DON’T NEED: RB, QB, K.POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: LSU DE K’Lavon Chaisson, Florida CB CJ Henderson, Alabama S Xavier McKinney. OUTLOOK: First-year coach Mike McCarthy has signalled philosophical shift on defence with signings of beefy McCoy, Poe.

Mentions: Robert Brown, Jason Smith