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Shopping isn’t “shopping” in Virden, in Brandon under COVID-19 restrictions

Local News

Shopping isn’t “shopping” in Virden, in Brandon under COVID-19 restrictions

April 13, 2020

Virden Indoor Rodeo & Wild West Days cancelled for 2020

Local News

Virden Indoor Rodeo & Wild West Days cancelled for 2020

April 8, 2020

WEG has a message for the community

Local News

WEG has a message for the community

April 8, 2020

Rural Manitoba needs help to come out of COVID-19 alive

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Rural Manitoba needs help to come out of COVID-19 alive

April 9, 2020

Student loan repayments suspended to lessen cost burden during pandemic

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Student loan repayments suspended to lessen cost burden during pandemic

April 7, 2020

Manitobans told to STAY HOME - No Easter or Passover celebrations

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Manitobans told to STAY HOME - No Easter or Passover celebrations

April 6, 2020

Practice kindness in this wilderness hour

Columns

Practice kindness in this wilderness hour

April 5, 2020

When COVID-19 hits home

Columns

When COVID-19 hits home

April 3, 2020

Front Step Project in Virden pays tribute to health professionals

Local News

Front Step Project in Virden pays tribute to health professionals

April 3, 2020

Parents' views with new home school situation

Local News

Parents' views with new home school situation

April 5, 2020

Infectious disease outbreaks: from The Plague to COVID-19

Columns

Infectious disease outbreaks: from The Plague to COVID-19

April 6, 2020

Manitoba students learning at home the rest of the school year

Local News

Manitoba students learning at home the rest of the school year

March 31, 2020

Oil Caps win final game, COVID-19 forces playoff cancellation

Local News

Oil Caps win final game, COVID-19 forces playoff cancellation

March 28, 2020

Manitoba launches program to help with anxiety related to COVID-19

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Manitoba launches program to help with anxiety related to COVID-19

March 27, 2020

Highway checkpoint being set up west of Virden

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Highway checkpoint being set up west of Virden

March 27, 2020

Local photographer encourages Virden neighbourhood with Front Steps Project

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Local photographer encourages Virden neighbourhood with Front Steps Project

March 26, 2020

Town sets COVID-19 staff safety plan

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Town sets COVID-19 staff safety plan

March 25, 2020

Local News

Manitoba Premier announces Help Next Door, beefed up testing and initiatives for renters

March 24, 2020

Manitoba COVID-19 cases climb from eight to 15 with new presumptive results

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Manitoba COVID-19 cases climb from eight to 15 with new presumptive results

March 18, 2020

No hand sanitizer left in Virden

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No hand sanitizer left in Virden

March 12, 2020

In Our Words: What you need to know about COVID-19

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In Our Words: What you need to know about COVID-19

March 12, 2020

RCMP plans to reduce COVID-19 risk

Local News

RCMP plans to reduce COVID-19 risk

March 17, 2020

Maps: Tracking Canada's COVID-19 cases and vaccine doses

Tri-City News

Maps: Tracking Canada's COVID-19 cases and vaccine doses

January 22, 2021

Legion asks Canadians to mark Remembrance Day from home

Times Colonist

Legion asks Canadians to mark Remembrance Day from home

November 10, 2020

Feds to extend small business rent relief

Glacier Syndicated

Feds to extend small business rent relief

September 8, 2020

Canada-US border will remain closed for another 30 days

Richmond News

Canada-US border will remain closed for another 30 days

August 14, 2020

Walmart to require masks at stores starting next week

Times Colonist

Walmart to require masks at stores starting next week

August 6, 2020

Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds

Glacier Syndicated

Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds

August 6, 2020

WHL set to push back start of season

Times Colonist

WHL set to push back start of season

August 5, 2020

Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

Tri-City News

Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

August 4, 2020

New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

Tri-City News

New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

August 4, 2020

Trudeau pledges to transition CERB recipients to EI

Glacier Syndicated

Trudeau pledges to transition CERB recipients to EI

July 31, 2020

Strict conditions set for Alaska-bound travellers entering Canada

Glacier Syndicated

Strict conditions set for Alaska-bound travellers entering Canada

July 30, 2020

1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents

Burnaby Now

1.5 million Canadians have moved back in with their parents

July 24, 2020

Pandemic speeds up Canadians’ switch from cash to cards

Times Colonist

Pandemic speeds up Canadians’ switch from cash to cards

July 21, 2020

Restaurant survey says industry might take up to a year to recover

Times Colonist

Restaurant survey says industry might take up to a year to recover

July 9, 2020

Government’s approval rating up in pandemic’s 100-day checkup

Glacier Syndicated

Government’s approval rating up in pandemic’s 100-day checkup

July 6, 2020

Canadian theatre star Nick Cordero dies at 41 from COVID-19 complications

Times Colonist

Canadian theatre star Nick Cordero dies at 41 from COVID-19 complications

July 6, 2020

Canada launches student grant program, earmarks $40M for 5,000 internships

Glacier Syndicated

Canada launches student grant program, earmarks $40M for 5,000 internships

June 25, 2020

Pandemic hasn’t cooled climate-change concerns in Canada and U.S.: poll

Glacier Syndicated

Pandemic hasn’t cooled climate-change concerns in Canada and U.S.: poll

June 25, 2020

Spousal approval ratings from inside the COVID confinement pod

Glacier Syndicated

Spousal approval ratings from inside the COVID confinement pod

June 22, 2020

Trudeau promises economic and fiscal ‘snapshot’ July 8

Glacier Syndicated

Trudeau promises economic and fiscal ‘snapshot’ July 8

June 17, 2020

CERB payments extended for eight more weeks, Trudeau says

Glacier Syndicated

CERB payments extended for eight more weeks, Trudeau says

June 16, 2020

Feds to extend CERB beyond 16 weeks

Glacier Syndicated

Feds to extend CERB beyond 16 weeks

June 15, 2020

Pandemic has weakened the fitness focus of many Canadians

Glacier Syndicated

Pandemic has weakened the fitness focus of many Canadians

June 15, 2020

Family members separated by pandemic given ‘limited exemptions’ to reunite

Glacier Syndicated

Family members separated by pandemic given ‘limited exemptions’ to reunite

June 8, 2020

How the pandemic has changed what’s on Canada’s menu

Glacier Syndicated

How the pandemic has changed what’s on Canada’s menu

June 8, 2020

Ottawa offers provinces $14B to combat COVID, restart economy

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa offers provinces $14B to combat COVID, restart economy

June 5, 2020

Up to $500 top-up for seniors set for early July

Glacier Syndicated

Up to $500 top-up for seniors set for early July

June 4, 2020

Mandatory masks expanded to ships, trains, planes, buses

Times Colonist

Mandatory masks expanded to ships, trains, planes, buses

June 4, 2020

Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers

Glacier Syndicated

Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers

June 1, 2020

Canada extends cruise ship ban to at least Oct. 31

Glacier Syndicated

Canada extends cruise ship ban to at least Oct. 31

May 29, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Trudeau considering U.S. border-closure exceptions for families split between countries

May 29, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Conversations ‘need to be had’ over long-term care but PM won’t commit to inquiry

May 27, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa signs deal with GM to produce 10m face masks

May 26, 2020

Times Colonist

Premiers come out in support of a federal paid sick leave program

May 26, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Feds, provinces pursuing talks ‘without delay’ for 10 paid sick days

May 25, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Cash no longer king as COVID-19 rewrites purchasing behaviour, poll finds

May 25, 2020

North Shore News

No Frills releases a surprisingly awesome rap song about COVID safety at the grocery store (VIDEO)

May 23, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa outlines requirements for further reopening of Canadian economy

May 22, 2020

North Shore News

North Van teens help organize Canada-wide virtual prom

May 21, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa, provinces ready to pay 50% of rent for small businesses

May 20, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Canada joins call to review WHO COVID-19 timeline of actions

May 17, 2020

North Shore News

Cats can be infected with virus that causes COVID-19: study

May 17, 2020

North Shore News

Nando's closing 21 Canadian locations, including four in Metro Vancouver

May 16, 2020

Richmond News

‘Nurses are everyday heroes,’ says Trudeau

May 12, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Canada’s COVID-19 response trumps U.S. actions, survey finds

April 27, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa announces 75% rent relief for small businesses hit by COVID-19 crash

April 24, 2020

Times Colonist

Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

April 24, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Poll highlights struggle to find right mix of distraction, education for kids during pandemic

April 23, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Updated: Federal prisoner fears COVID infection

April 28, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Feds offer $9B in relief to students

April 22, 2020

Tri-City News

Maps: Tracking Canada's COVID-19 cases and vaccine doses

April 22, 2020

Vancouver Courier

Earth Day is a good time to virtually explore destinations investing in the environment

April 22, 2020

Richmond News

Air Canada suspending flights to US for one month

April 21, 2020

Times Colonist

Victory garden 101: Helen Chesnut's tips for growing your own veggies

April 18, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa not following lead of France, UK in criticizing China's handling of COVID outbreak

April 17, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Trudeau announces $1.7b to help Alberta energy sector 'clean up' orphaned wells

April 17, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ontario university working on COVID-19 vaccine

April 16, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Food supply in danger without Ottawa’s help: farmers

April 16, 2020

North Shore News

Food rescue offering grants for food security to small cities across Canada

April 16, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Liberals eye subsidies for oil and gas, tourism and air travel sectors

April 16, 2020

Richmond News

Facebook to warn users if they’ve liked, commented on COVID-19 misinformation posts

April 16, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

‘Significant’ time until border restrictions ease, says Trudeau

April 16, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Canadians expect more working from home in post-COVID-19 world

April 16, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa follows B.C. cue on mandatory quarantine plan

April 14, 2020

News

Manitoba extends COVID-19 emergency orders, total recoveries near 100

April 13, 2020

Thompson

Province paying for call centre to notify businesses about federal subsidy and support programs

April 13, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Politicians score mixed reviews on their pandemic performances

April 13, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

House of Commons passes COVID-19 wage subsidy bill

April 11, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Federal leaders address nation ahead of historic debate on wage subsidy bill

April 11, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Canada reports more than 22,500 COVID-19 cases, 600 deaths

April 11, 2020

Times Colonist

COVID-19 restrictions strain relationships, counsellors say

April 11, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Feds not yet ready to invoke Emergencies Act

April 10, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Canada could see 500-700 deaths in next seven days

April 9, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Canada lost 1.01 million jobs in March

April 9, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa estimates up to 22K deaths in first national projections

April 9, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Fake claims tainting stream of COVID-19 information in Canada: poll

April 9, 2020

Times Colonist

Federal government offers help to students seeking jobs

April 8, 2020

News

Manitoba COVID-19 recoveries rising, number of positive cases increases

April 8, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Phone users warned of COVID-19 cyber scams

April 8, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Expanded officers’ duties bring calls for public caution

April 8, 2020

News

Manitoba 150 events put on hold province-wide

April 8, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Ottawa adjusts wage subsidy program, offers help to job-seeking students

April 8, 2020

News

Third Manitoba COVID-19 death confirmed, 13 new cases reported

April 7, 2020

Tri-City News

VIDEO: Family 'Legofies' Trudeau's message to kids in animated short

April 6, 2020

Local News

Teenager arrested after claiming to have COVID-19, coughing on RCMP

April 6, 2020

News

Manitoba changes tune on face masks, one new case of COVID-19 reported

April 6, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Canada, U.S. in ‘productive’ talks amid medical-supplies row: Trudeau

April 6, 2020

News

Total Manitoba COVID-19 cases climb above 200

April 5, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Financial support available Monday; Ottawa considers direct help for students

April 5, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Trudeau announces COVID-19 funding for women's shelters, homeless

April 4, 2020

Times Colonist

Research organization wants ideas to beat virus pandemic

April 4, 2020

Thompson

City exploring using old UCN building to more safely house homeless people during pandemic

April 3, 2020

News

Second Manitoban dies from COVID-19, new info on test strategies released

April 3, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Trudeau: U.S. limiting respirator exports a 'mistake'

April 3, 2020

Nickel Belt

First Nations concerned that crowded housing creates greater risk of coronavirus exposure

April 2, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Questioning WHO and China virus data feeds conspiracy theories: Health Minister

April 2, 2020

Local News

Maguire: the good people of Westman and all Canadians must work together to support one another

April 2, 2020

Local News

Melita New Era suspends publication during COVID-19 crisis

April 2, 2020

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