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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

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Virden Indoor Rodeo & Wild West Days cancelled for 2020

April 8, 2020

WEG has a message for the community

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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

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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

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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

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

Tri-City News

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

November 28, 2020

Canadian Press

A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

November 27, 2020

Sobeys brings back hero pay for Manitoba, Toronto, Peel workers as COVID cases rise

Canadian Press

Sobeys brings back hero pay for Manitoba, Toronto, Peel workers as COVID cases rise

November 27, 2020

When COVID-19 vaccines could be available: What we know so far

Canadian Press

When COVID-19 vaccines could be available: What we know so far

November 27, 2020

Trudeau expects most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

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Trudeau expects most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

November 27, 2020

Trudeau feels most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

Canadian Press

Trudeau feels most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

November 27, 2020

'These are loved ones:' Top doctor says most COVID-19 deaths happened in November

Canadian Press

'These are loved ones:' Top doctor says most COVID-19 deaths happened in November

November 26, 2020

'A captive market:' U.S. border closure keeps Black Friday shoppers in Canada

Canadian Press

'A captive market:' U.S. border closure keeps Black Friday shoppers in Canada

November 26, 2020

Health Canada expects first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved next month

Canadian Press

Health Canada expects first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved next month

November 26, 2020

Black Friday takes on 'existential moral dimension' amid pandemic

Canadian Press

Black Friday takes on 'existential moral dimension' amid pandemic

November 26, 2020

COVID-19 vaccines to roll out for priority groups in early 2021; Atlantic bubble pops

Canadian Press

COVID-19 vaccines to roll out for priority groups in early 2021; Atlantic bubble pops

November 26, 2020

CERB recipients should be prepared to pay income tax on payments, experts say

Canadian Press

CERB recipients should be prepared to pay income tax on payments, experts say

November 26, 2020

Fewer businesses closed when COVID-19 case counts steadied in August

Canadian Press

Fewer businesses closed when COVID-19 case counts steadied in August

November 26, 2020

Hockey Canada suspends world junior selection camp after positive COVID-19 tests

Canadian Press

Hockey Canada suspends world junior selection camp after positive COVID-19 tests

November 25, 2020

Increased calls to Manitoba Human Rights Commission from mandatory mask opponents

Canadian Press

Increased calls to Manitoba Human Rights Commission from mandatory mask opponents

November 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Ontario alleges family employed by province perpetrated $11M COVID benefit fraud

November 25, 2020

Canadian Press

The pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever

November 25, 2020

Tam urges collective effort, Ontarians told to celebrate holidays at home

Canadian Press

Tam urges collective effort, Ontarians told to celebrate holidays at home

November 25, 2020

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to march on despite pandemic

Canadian Press

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to march on despite pandemic

November 25, 2020

Canada can make vaccines, just not the ones leading the COVID-19 race

Canadian Press

Canada can make vaccines, just not the ones leading the COVID-19 race

November 25, 2020

Canada-wide survey of women's shelters shows abuse more severe during pandemic

Canadian Press

Canada-wide survey of women's shelters shows abuse more severe during pandemic

November 25, 2020

'Watching very closely': Blood services watching for impact from COVID-19 second wave

Canadian Press

'Watching very closely': Blood services watching for impact from COVID-19 second wave

November 25, 2020

Manitoba COVID-19 fines issued to church, protesters and Corona Hotel

Canadian Press

Manitoba COVID-19 fines issued to church, protesters and Corona Hotel

November 24, 2020

Two players at Canada's junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19

Canadian Press

Two players at Canada's junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19

November 24, 2020

Many Canadians gaining weight during COVID-19: poll

Canadian Press

Many Canadians gaining weight during COVID-19: poll

November 24, 2020

Alberta researcher gets award for COVID-19 mask innovation

Canadian Press

Alberta researcher gets award for COVID-19 mask innovation

November 24, 2020

Manitoba marks record-high single-day COVID-19 count, but top doctor sees hope

Canadian Press

Manitoba marks record-high single-day COVID-19 count, but top doctor sees hope

November 23, 2020

Canadian Press

3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

November 23, 2020

Canadian Press

Bank of Canada keeping close eye on household debt as pandemic drags on, deputy says

November 23, 2020

Atlantic bubble bursts while COVID-19 cases continue to rise further west

Canadian Press

Atlantic bubble bursts while COVID-19 cases continue to rise further west

November 23, 2020

Canadian Press

Freeland says Liberals will deliver economic, fiscal update on Nov. 30

November 23, 2020

Canadian Press

3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

November 23, 2020

Canadian Press

New COVID-19 restrictions coming into effect as case numbers soar across Canada

November 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau joins G20 in promising COVID-19 aid to poor nations, rejecting protectionism

November 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Business is booming for HVAC companies as commercial buildings see pandemic upgrades

November 22, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 cases keep surging in Canada as four provinces report new one-day highs

November 21, 2020

Canadian Press

'Hardship is not a new thing:' Nunavut fights COVID-19 as cases continue to rise

November 21, 2020

Canadian Press

A long way from lab bench to bedside: Virus experts urge COVID-19 vaccine caution

November 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba Tories tout COVID-19 response as case numbers continue to climb

November 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Survey shows two-thirds of energy company employers cut labour costs due to COVID-19

November 20, 2020

Canadian Press

CFL players finding different ways to deal with down time created by global pandemic

November 20, 2020

Canadian Press

Feds need better data on COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: Miller

November 20, 2020

Canadian Press

New data shows impact of immigration system slowing sharply amid pandemic

November 20, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba makes schools in Steinbach region hit by COVID-19 go online only

November 20, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau says country's future at stake as COVID-19 projections take troubling turn

November 20, 2020

Canadian Press

Mexico becomes 4th country to hit 100,000 COVID-19 deaths

November 19, 2020

Canadian Press

Opposition leaders briefed on alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in Canada

November 19, 2020

Canadian Press

New COVID-19 aid figures shed new light on variety of Canadians who needed the help

November 19, 2020

Canadian Press

Quebec proposes 'moral contract' for holidays; provinces toughen restrictions

November 19, 2020

Canadian Press

Vaccines coming to Canada and tighter restrictions: In The News for Nov. 19

November 19, 2020

Canadian Press

CTV to air pre-taped Santa Claus Parade with remote performance from Dolly Parton

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

All NFL teams to enter intensive COVID-19 protocol Saturday

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Liberals shouldn't jettison spending restraints because of pandemic, former PBO says

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba implements $298 fine for not wearing masks in indoor public areas

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada-U.S. border closure extended 30 days as American COVID-19 cases rise: source

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Potential vaccine news brightens dark day marked by rising COVID-19 cases, deaths

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada's cybersecurity agency warns of online threats that exploit COVID-19 fears

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Pandemic poses preparation challenges for Canada's Tokyo-bound teams

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Security, health experts to lead review of pandemic warning system

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Dolly Parton adds pandemic hero to list of accomplishments

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Capacity 'stretched' as Nunavut deals with rising COVID-19 cases: top doctor

November 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Simple messages and coherent policy needed to clear up COVID confusion: experts

November 17, 2020

Canadian Press

PM says military could help distribute COVID-19 vaccine, but Canada not there yet

November 17, 2020

Canadian Press

As the COVID-19 crisis cuts jobs, Canadians cash in on hobbies with 'side hustles'

November 17, 2020

Canadian Press

Growing number of Canadians plan to get vaccinated for COVID-19

November 17, 2020

Canadian Press

Flu season in Canada 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says

November 17, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba reserve on lockdown after all residents at care home infected with COVID-19

November 16, 2020

Canadian Press

'Thou shalt not kill:' Manitoba premier quotes Bible to anti-mask protesters

November 16, 2020

Canadian Press

2nd promising COVID-19 vaccine candidate stirs hope as Canada surpasses 300k cases

November 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Business group says lockdown loopholes hurt small retailers, benefit big box stores

November 16, 2020

Canadian Press

2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests

November 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Iconic Salvation Army fundraiser faces increased demand, challenges due to COVID-19

November 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba's minister calls actions at COVID rally 'unfortunate, dangerous and wrong'

November 15, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 counts continue to rise as Canada approaches 300,000 cases

November 15, 2020

Canadian Press

BioNTech scientist: Vaccine could halve virus transmission

November 15, 2020

Canadian Press

Pandemic aggravates opioid crisis as overdoses rise and services fall out of reach

November 15, 2020

Canadian Press

Tam warns of increasing pressure on hospitals as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

November 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadians asked to celebrate Diwali virtually in bid to limit COVID-19 cases

November 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Feds to give $1.5 billion to help Canadians in hard-hit sectors train for new jobs

November 13, 2020

Canadian Press

AI can help in fight against COVID-19, if we don't let fear stop us: Yoshua Bengio

November 13, 2020

Canadian Press

Quebec considers closing schools to slow COVID transmission: In The News for Nov. 13

November 13, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 testing down as positive case numbers soar in most provinces

November 13, 2020

Canadian Press

PM warns premiers that feds don't have 'infinite' resources to assist COVID-19 fight

November 13, 2020

Canadian Press

Ontario predicts COVID-19 health system strain; Quebec mulls school closures

November 12, 2020

Canadian Press

Clinicians worry pandemic is worsening youth mental health

November 12, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID faceoff: Manitoba hunkering down for second time to fight spread of virus

November 12, 2020

Canadian Press

Nine new COVID-19 deaths: Manitoba has deadliest day since pandemic began

November 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Extra income support for hard-hit workers may not stick around post-pandemic, PM says

November 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Advocate says second COVID-19 wave has inmates locked down in 'atrocious' conditions

November 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba to close stores and churches, ban social gatherings as COVID-19 cases surge

November 10, 2020

Canadian Press

Legion, other veterans groups to get $20M to weather COVID-19

November 10, 2020

Times Colonist

Legion asks Canadians to mark Remembrance Day from home

November 10, 2020

Canadian Press

Medicago reports promising early Phase 1 test results of possible COVID-19 vaccine

November 10, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID may have reversed decline in Canadian trust in scientists, survey says

November 10, 2020

Canadian Press

Two-thirds of Canadians would support a COVID-19 curfew if pandemic severe: Poll

November 10, 2020

Canadian Press

B.C. reports 998 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths since Saturday

November 9, 2020

Canadian Press

Care home provided false information about staffing levels, health officials say

November 9, 2020

Canadian Press

CERB, extra hours and bottle returns: supporting overseas family during the pandemic

November 9, 2020

Canadian Press

Whales and other marine mammals susceptible to COVID-19 through wastewater: study

November 9, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau says he hopes to see COVID-19 vaccines roll out in Canada in early 2021

November 9, 2020

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