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

...an informed decision as to whether people who develop the virus and recover will become immune to being re-infected. A spokesperson for Premier Brian Pallister said the province would "continue to act on the advice of health care experts and Manitoba’s chief public health officer in the fight against...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister, Dougald Lamont

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

...Since late March, the Manitoba Liberals have gone after the province to do something about the added dispensing fees. They're now calling on Premier Brian Pallister to issue refunds. On Friday, the Liberals issued a statement saying some Manitobans faced double and triple dispensing fees, while others lost...

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

...it has reduced non-essential workforce expenditures in an effort to free up money for health care in the fight against COVID-19. Finance Minister Scott Fielding made the announcement at the Manitoba Legislative Building Monday afternoon, adding the province is currently projecting a deficit of up to $5...

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

...of explaining to do — especially about letting down small businesses and gutting post-secondary institutions," said Manitoba Liberal Party leader Dougald Lamont in a statement. All week, a group called Communities Not Cuts has been hosting daily honk-a-thons in front of the Manitoba legislative building, to...

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

...How changes in the lakebed will impact water temperature and fish habitats; MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES Infrastructure minister Ron Schuler speaks to media about the Lake St. Martin outlet channel consultation at the Manitoba Legislative Building in February. • Mitigation measures for...

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

...the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Some stayed open to help health-care workers who needed child care. Families Minister Heather Stefanson later asked other licensed child-care facilities to reopen in mid-April for other critical services workers. But the reopening plan announced...

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

...Commerce welcomed the move to allow more businesses to open. 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. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John...

Mentions: Jeff Wharton, Ron Schuler, Lisa Naylor

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

...safety of all staff and MLAs, as well as to ensure the proper participation of all representatives from each part of the province," NDP house leader Nahanni Fontaine said in the letter. Government house leader Kelvin Goertzen said like most provinces and Canada's parliament, the regular sitting of Manitoba's...

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

...because of a publication ban. “The Vital Statistics Agency is implementing policy changes to be more inclusive to Manitobans,” Finance Minister Scott Fielding said in press release. The changes will allow individuals to select a non-binary option, in addition to male or female, when applying for a change...

Mentions: Scott Fielding, Uzoma Asagwara

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

...now more than ever as Manitobans navigate this challenging time posed by the global health pandemic,” said Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard. “Trails Manitoba plays a valuable leadership role in the creation, maintenance and enhancement of trails across Manitoba, and we will continue to...

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

...services to access health care including virtual primary care visits for personal care home residents with chronic illnesses. Health Minister Cameron Friesen said the measures are intended to address a “significant drop” in visits to physicians since the arrival of COVID-19. “During the pandemic...

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

...Thursday, a Manitoba advocacy group sent an open letter 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. A Winnipeg woman who lost her son to drug addiction almost six...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cameron Friesen, Cliff Cullen

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

...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 Manitoba’s trail network over the long term in...

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

...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 in a safe manner, while maintaining proper physical...

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

...is super-important. We’re doing our job as best as we can while still trying to respect the need for social distancing." Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont’s house is getting pretty crowded. Both he and his wife are now working from the home they share with four children, who are learning online, and...

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

Tom Lindsey knows the NDP is fighting an uphill battle while advocating for more COVID-19 measures. The Flin Flon MLA is practicing social distancing while working with his fellow opposition MLAs to influence the ruling Progressive Conservative (PC) party. “I don’t think [the PCs] have been as receptive...

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

...Board, would work out to 11 per cent of last year's premiums — between $140 and $160 for the average policyholder, Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton said. Manitoba Public Insurance can afford the rebate because of strong financial returns last year and because accident claims this spring are...

Mentions: Jeff Wharton, Heather Stefanson

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

... Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries has already temporarily laid off almost 1,300 workers after casinos closed during the pandemic. This week, Premier Brian Pallister announced he would be taking a 25 per cent pay cut from his base salary as premier during the pandemic. This is a developing story. More details to...

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

...step to help address some of those gaps," Alward said. "The $6,000 will help but it’s not going to be a solution." Manitoba NDP Opposition leader Wab Kinew said the loan program fails to address immediate challenges for business owners and raised concerns over the exclusionary criteria. "Every week...

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

... 1 Share By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press WINNIPEG — Manitoba 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 per cent of his $94,000 base salary as a member of the legislature...

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

...people in Northern Manitoba to contact her office if they are struggling to work or return home because of the travel restrictions. The Pas NDP MLA Amanda Lathlin said the restrictions should have come much earlier in regards to protecting Northern Manitoba from the virus. “This will have a positive impact...

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

Judy Kolada, who died April 18 at the age of 75 after a lengthy battle with cancer, is being remembered by some of her current council colleagues as a fountain of knowledge about the city and a formidable opponent when her opinions and theirs differed. article continues belowShe is only the fourth Thompson city councillor to die while in office, along with Brian Wilson, who died in 2010, Mayor Don MacLean, who died in 1991 and Dr. Blain Johnston, who died in 1974. “We got back on terms,” Smook says. After retiring her government job, she served for three years as the executive director of the Thompson YWCA. “She’ll be missed by the City of Thompson,” said Smook, characterizing Kolada as a consummate public servant when it came to her role as a councillor.

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

...We’re in the middle of a pandemic. We need to find resources… and I expect everyone to be part of helping find those resources," Premier Brian Pallister said during Monday’s virtual COVID-19 briefing. Pallister said public-sector administrators are to provide savings blueprints that reflect the...

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

...Canadian Press) The province also suggested Manitoba municipalities ought to cut back on services. On Thursday, Municipal Relations Minister Rochelle Squires sent a letter to all Manitoba mayors, suggesting they "shift resources toward essential services" and "look at examples being set" to manage their...

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

...institutions and individuals to sign the letter which will be delivered to Pallister, Health Minister Cameron Friesen, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen, and Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations Eileen Clark calling on the Manitoba Government to ensure that people who use drugs in the...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Cameron Friesen, Cliff Cullen

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

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

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

...to fight COVID-19, money earmarked for planning, prevention and mitigation efforts, including supplies. Announced by Central Services Minister Reg Helwer on Friday, the province says the $300 million is on top of the $100 million they already fast-tracked in response to the virus outbreak in Manitoba....

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

...une lettre envoyée aux municipalités mercredi, la ministre des Relations avec les municipalités du Manitoba Rochelle Squires demande aux municipalités de réviser leurs budgets pour atténuer l’impact fiscal de pandémie de la COVID-19. Pour nous tous, ces temps requièrent une réévaluation de nos...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Rochelle Squires

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

...million to ensure the government can respond quickly to front-line health-care needs and protect vulnerable Manitobans, Central Services Minister Reg Helwer announced today. “Our government has already fast-tracked $100 million in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 through our Manitoba Protection...

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

...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

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

...this page to someone via email The Province of Manitoba will give an update on its COVID-19 procurement fund Friday. Central Services Minister Reg Helwer is scheduled to release more information at a 12 p.m. press conference. Global News will stream the press conference live in this story. READ...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Reg Helwer

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

...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 $100-million investment to speed up the procurement of medical supplies and equipment, hotel capacity and other critical needs. On...

Mentions: Brian Pallister, Reg Helwer

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

...is effective and that we can continue to be proactive in the steps we take to protect Manitobans during this pandemic.” Earlier in April, Premier Brian Pallister announced a $100 million investment to speed up the procurement of medical supplies and equipment, hotel capacity and other critical needs. On...

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

...en réaction à la pandémie de COVID-19, pour débattre de projets de loi portant sur des pouvoirs supplémentaires pour le gouvernement de Brian Pallister. Seul un tiers des députés de chaque parti étaient présents en Chambre, une mesure visant à assurer le respect de la distanciation physique de...

Mentions: Wab Kinew, Brian Pallister

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

...to look where there’s needs and address those.” The minister was pushed on the lack of details in both funding bills with opposition leader Wab Kinew and finance critic Matt Wiebe comparing the spending to Filmon Fridays, a reference to former Premier Gary Filmon’s plan to cut spending during a...

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

...be able to tell you next week, when details are ironed out." For weeks, provincial opposition parties have called for aid programs. NDP Leader Wab Kinew said Wednesday Manitoba's COVID-19 legislation doesn't go far enough to help the people who are struggling. His party has lobbied for paid leave for...

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

... “There is a broad economic consensus that governments have a special role to keep the economy moving during times of crisis,” NDP Leader Wab Kinew said. Pallister had earlier said the province was preparing for a $5-billion hit this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak — a combination of higher...

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