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

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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

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Practice kindness in this wilderness hour

April 5, 2020

When COVID-19 hits home

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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

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Parents' views with new home school situation

April 5, 2020

Infectious disease outbreaks: from The Plague to COVID-19

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Infectious disease outbreaks: from The Plague to COVID-19

April 6, 2020

Manitoba students learning at home the rest of the school year

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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

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RCMP plans to reduce COVID-19 risk

March 17, 2020

Refresh of Liberal government's agenda comes amid new looming COVID-19 crisis

Canadian Press

Refresh of Liberal government's agenda comes amid new looming COVID-19 crisis

September 23, 2020

For Canadian police, wearing a mask is often at the officer’s discretion

Canadian Press

For Canadian police, wearing a mask is often at the officer’s discretion

September 23, 2020

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

Tri-City News

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

September 23, 2020

Refresh of Liberal government's agenda comes amid new looming COVID-19 crisis

Canadian Press

Refresh of Liberal government's agenda comes amid new looming COVID-19 crisis

September 23, 2020

Throne speech to talk short-, and long-term plans as cases rise, prompting PM address

Canadian Press

Throne speech to talk short-, and long-term plans as cases rise, prompting PM address

September 22, 2020

Public health officials urge Canadians to limit contacts again as COVID-19 cases rise

Canadian Press

Public health officials urge Canadians to limit contacts again as COVID-19 cases rise

September 22, 2020

Groups eye throne speech for specific promises to navigate COVID-19 crisis

Canadian Press

Groups eye throne speech for specific promises to navigate COVID-19 crisis

September 22, 2020

Canada secures supply of COVID-19 drug remdesivir, more vaccine doses

Canadian Press

Canada secures supply of COVID-19 drug remdesivir, more vaccine doses

September 22, 2020

Conservatives meet amid uncertainty about plans for return of Parliament

Canadian Press

Conservatives meet amid uncertainty about plans for return of Parliament

September 22, 2020

'Unfathomable': US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000

Canadian Press

'Unfathomable': US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000

September 22, 2020

COVID-19 limits possibilities for former prime minister John Turner's state funeral

Canadian Press

COVID-19 limits possibilities for former prime minister John Turner's state funeral

September 22, 2020

Canada set to announce funds to help with international COVID-19 vaccine procurement

Canadian Press

Canada set to announce funds to help with international COVID-19 vaccine procurement

September 22, 2020

Majority of Canadians support wearing masks during COVID-19, oppose protests: poll

Canadian Press

Majority of Canadians support wearing masks during COVID-19, oppose protests: poll

September 22, 2020

Paper towel in short supply as people stay home, clean more, industry leader says

Canadian Press

Paper towel in short supply as people stay home, clean more, industry leader says

September 21, 2020

COVID-19 case count increases in Manitoba; two more deaths reported

Canadian Press

COVID-19 case count increases in Manitoba; two more deaths reported

September 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Efforts to prevent spread of COVID-19 curtail pomp in throne speech ceremony

September 21, 2020

Addressing anti-mask protests poses a challenge for leaders, experts say

Canadian Press

Addressing anti-mask protests poses a challenge for leaders, experts say

September 20, 2020

Canadian Press

Nunavut reports first confirmed COVID-19 cases, saying both are mine workers

September 19, 2020

COVID-19 task force worries Trump's rush to approve vaccine will spook Canadians

Canadian Press

COVID-19 task force worries Trump's rush to approve vaccine will spook Canadians

September 19, 2020

Canadian Press

A look at COVID-19 infections among health-care workers across the country

September 19, 2020

Nearly 20 per cent of COVID-19 infections among health-care workers by late July

Canadian Press

Nearly 20 per cent of COVID-19 infections among health-care workers by late July

September 19, 2020

Manitoba premier eyes federal tracing app, COVID-19 numbers continue to grow

Canadian Press

Manitoba premier eyes federal tracing app, COVID-19 numbers continue to grow

September 18, 2020

Design of post-CERB benefits could change as pandemic shifts course, minister says

Canadian Press

Design of post-CERB benefits could change as pandemic shifts course, minister says

September 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Flight cancellations scramble travellers' plans as hopes for a spike in demand fade

September 18, 2020

Partial closure of Canada-U.S. border extended to Oct. 21

Canadian Press

Partial closure of Canada-U.S. border extended to Oct. 21

September 18, 2020

Film, TV productions can't get COVID-19 insurance, want Ottawa to intervene

Canadian Press

Film, TV productions can't get COVID-19 insurance, want Ottawa to intervene

September 18, 2020

End of the runway? Fashion world mulls post-COVID future

Canadian Press

End of the runway? Fashion world mulls post-COVID future

September 18, 2020

Wage subsidy extension into 2021 critical for tourism sector to survive: industry

Canadian Press

Wage subsidy extension into 2021 critical for tourism sector to survive: industry

September 17, 2020

Twisted Sister singer to anti-maskers: Don't use our song

Canadian Press

Twisted Sister singer to anti-maskers: Don't use our song

September 17, 2020

Canadian Press

O'Toole pushes for rapid COVID-19 testing after family experiences long wait

September 17, 2020

Canadian Press

Post-secondary students paying for inaccessible services as they study online

September 17, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadian forestry invents biodegradable mask filter, aims for full mask by Christmas

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Battered by COVID-19, cool weather could be turning point for mall owners

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Conservative Leader O'Toole in isolation after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Another COVID-19 postponement: Canada Summer Games pushed back to 2022

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadian retailers scramble to keep up with surging demand for patio heaters

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau releases details on $19B in anti-COVID-19 spending as cabinet retreat wraps

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

'Messaging matters': Experts urge clearer distancing directions for young people

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Manulife unveils COVID-19-related travel insurance in face of travel advisories

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Winnipeg school switches some classes to remote learning as COVID-19 cases grow

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau wraps up cabinet retreat aimed at plotting course through pandemic, beyond

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Rampant COVID-19 school closures, lack of online learning plague poorer countries

September 15, 2020

Canadian Press

Hundreds of billions in planned military spending 'secure' despite COVID-19: Sajjan

September 15, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba turns shipping containers into nursing home visitation rooms

September 15, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 testing sites see demand surge as cases rise, kids return to school

September 15, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau, cabinet ministers plot Canada's path through and eventually beyond pandemic

September 15, 2020

Canadian Press

Office furniture shortages loom as Canadians stay home this fall

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Ministers warn COVID-19 researchers anew of threat of foreign actors

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

NHL general managers preparing for new economic realities brought on by COVID-19

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba job program will be extended another two months: Pallister

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

'Everything comfy': Fashion brands drop heels, officewear to COVID-proof collections

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Amazon to hire 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau cabinet meets to discuss rebuilding amid rising number of COVID-19 cases

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba First Nations await confirmation of positive COVID-19 tests on reserves

September 12, 2020

Canadian Press

Ottawa, airlines agree on passenger info rules to aid contact-tracing efforts

September 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba COVID-19 numbers drop again after a busy summer, health data shows

September 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau, Tam defend Canadian response times to COVID-19 pandemic

September 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access

September 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Still no agreement on how returning Parliament will function as pandemic goes on

September 10, 2020

Canadian Press

Uneven rebound poses risk for entire economy, Bank of Canada governor says

September 10, 2020

Canadian Press

Fewer active COVID-19 cases in Manitoba, first case found in school

September 10, 2020

Canadian Press

How NHL consolidated from 2 bubbles to 1 to finish playoffs

September 9, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba legislature may return to somewhat normal during pandemic

September 9, 2020

Canadian Press

TD faces class-action lawsuit over travel insurance and cancelled trips amid pandemic

September 9, 2020

Canadian Press

Thousands of students return to schools as new COVID-19 cases emerge

September 8, 2020

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Feds to extend small business rent relief

September 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Tam says she will pay close attention to review of pandemic-warning system

September 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadians maintain strong trust in doctors and scientists during pandemic

September 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba schools reopen, students face pandemic-era precautions

September 8, 2020

Canadian Press

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

September 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Tam urges caution as daily cases of COVID-19 rise 25 per cent in last week

September 7, 2020

Canadian Press

Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19

September 4, 2020

Canadian Press

Colder weather and holidays bring new COVID-19 concerns, Tam warns

September 4, 2020

Canadian Press

Two passengers fined $1,000 each after refusing to wear masks on WestJet flights

September 4, 2020

Canadian Press

First wave of funding doled out to help food processors with COVID-19 upgrades

September 4, 2020

Canadian Press

Liberals and Conservatives both say they'll stop using COVID-19 wage subsidy

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Hockey Canada cancels three events due to COVID-19 pandemic

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Two more deaths liked to outbreak of COVID-19 at Manitoba care home

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Passengers can now be tested for COVID-19 on arrival at Pearson in Toronto

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Military commanders asks troops to use COVID-19 app, says no privacy concerns

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

The Rock, his family tested positive for the coronavirus

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Thailand reports 1st local coronavirus case in 100 days

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada mulls global vaccine contribution as Trump turns back on alliance

September 2, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba provides back-to-school guide for parents and teachers

September 2, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau makes rounds in B.C.; says safe drug supply key to fighting overdoses

September 2, 2020

Canadian Press

Health Canada reverses course, will review applications for COVID-19 home tests

September 1, 2020

Canadian Press

Police calls for domestic violence, mental crises rise during pandemic

September 1, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba expands mask rules for students as COVID-19 numbers rise

September 1, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 in schools inevitable, reducing class sizes unrealistic: Kenney

September 1, 2020

Canadian Press

Surge in airline complaints to national regulator creates delays, backlog

September 1, 2020

Canadian Press

September rent due as small businesses face holes in government support

September 1, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 numbers rise in Manitoba, government again limits travel to north

August 31, 2020

Canadian Press

Banking regulator phasing out pandemic-related rules on mortgage deferrals

August 31, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada has contracts for up to four COVID-19 vaccines but they won't be mandatory

August 31, 2020

Canadian Press

Investigation links three COVID-19 cases to unit in western Manitoba hospital

August 30, 2020

Canadian Press

Recent spike in COVID-19, so Manitoba reworks six-figure ad campaign

August 30, 2020

Canadian Press

How would an O'Toole-led Conservative government handle the COVID-19 recovery?

August 30, 2020

Canadian Press

Long-term health care worker in Brandon, Man., tests positive for COVID-19

August 29, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada extends COVID-19 restrictions on international travel until Sept. 30

August 28, 2020

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