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Public health officials reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, and announced they will be elevating Winnipeg and some surrounding areas to the orange restricted level on the Pandemic Response System.
Of the new cases reported Friday, 44 are in the Winnipeg health region, 2 are in Prairie Mountain Health, 2 are in the Interlake, 2 are in the Northern health region, and four are in the Southern Health region.
None of the new cases are in Dauphin.
There are 487 active cases in Manitoba, with 1,258 recoveries and a total of 19 deaths due to COVID-19.
There are 13 people in hospital because of COVID-19, with 6 in intensive care.
Starting Monday, September 28, masks will be mandatory in all indoor public places, and gatherings will be restricted to 10 people, both indoors and outdoors — for the following areas:
• City of Winnipeg;
• City of Selkirk;
• Town of Stonewall;
• Rural Municipality (RM) of Cartier;
• RM of Headingley;
• RM of Macdonald;
• RM of Ritchot;
• RM of Rockwood;
• RM of Rosser;
• RM of Springfield;
• RM of St. Andrews;
• RM of St. Clements;
• RM of St. François Xavier;
• RM of Taché
• RM of West St. Paul;
• RM of East St. Paul;
• Town of Niverville; and
• Village of Dunnottar.
These restrictions will remain in place for a minimum of four weeks (two incubation periods of the virus).
More to come.
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Two people have died after a head-on collision near Bowsman on Thursday.
At around 10:25 p.m. on September 24th, RCMP responded to a report that two vehicles collided head-on while travelling on Highway 10.
The driver of the southbound vehicle, a 41-year-old woman from Swan River was pronounced dead on scene.
The driver of the northbound vehicle, a 24-year-old man from the RM of Mountain was also pronounced dead on scene. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision.
RCMP continue to investigate.
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A mouthwash distributed by Norwex’s Dauphin location has been recalled due to the risk of infection.
Norwex Lysere Advanced Antioxidant mouthwash has been pulled from shelves, as some bottles were found to contain a common household microorganism.
The company reported that 1036 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
As of September 21, 2020, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
The affected lot features the code “CU59” on the bottom of the bottle.
Health Canada advises anyone who has the product with the applicable code number to stop using it immediately and throw it away.
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RCMP say there is no risk to public safety after a suspicious death was reported yesterday in the RM of Mountain.
Dauphin RCMP responded to reports of an ATV collision on Provincial Road 489, near Provincial Road 271 on Thursday, September 24 at 2:35 p.m.
Police are saying a 35-year-old man from Pine Creek First Nation is dead and a 39-year-old woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Dauphin #rcmpmb are investigating a suspicious death which was reported yesterday as an ATV collision on Prov. Rd 489. A 35yo male was found deceased on scene & a 39yo female was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigation is ongoing.
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) September 25, 2020
On Thursday night, the mayor of Camperville posted a warning on Facebook to community members that a man believed to be armed and dangerous was being sought after by RCMP.
The mayor also asked that residents not approach the suspect, and to lock their doors.
A spokesperson with STARS air ambulance confirmed a woman was in serious but stable condition following an incident yesterday in the Camperville area.
A STARS air ambulance was dispatched around 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon following reports of an ATV accident, taking the injured woman to a hospital in Winnipeg.
Dauphin RCMP along with RCMP Major Crime Services and Dauphin Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.
More to come.
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A man was airlifted to hospital in serious condition on Thursday after a farming accident in the McCreary area.
Local EMS and fire responded to the scene and transported the injured man to Neepawa.
A STARS air ambulance was dispatched around 11 a.m. to transport the man to HSC in Winnipeg.
The patient, a man in his 60s, was reported in serious but stable condition.
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Manitoba has reported its 19th death due to COVID-19 today, along with 37 new cases of the virus.
A woman in her 90’s from the Winnipeg health district is the province's most recent death, linked to an outbreak at Parkview Place care home.
Of today’s cases:
- 1 is in Prairie Mountain Health.
- 4 cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region.
- 2 cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud.
- 30 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
None of the cases are in Dauphin's health district.
When asked if the Winnipeg health region will soon be placed into the orange restricted level on the Pandemic Response System, Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr. Roussin replied “we haven’t made any decisions in that regard, but nothing is off the table.”
Roussin says “no public health interventions are off the table,” and says health officials are closely watching things like test positivity rates in Winnipeg, and demands on the healthcare system.
There are a total of 1,711 cases in the province, 449 cases are active and 1,243 are recovered. Eleven people are in hospital and 6 are in intensive care.
Dr. Roussin reiterated some things that Manitobans can do to reduce the transmission of the virus: staying home when ill, reducing the number of close contacts, and minimizing time in crowded enclosed places.
For up-to-date COVID-19 information in Manitoba, click here.
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This morning, Premier Brian Pallister gave his response to the Liberal Government's Speech from the Throne yesterday and he wasn't very happy.
The major point Pallister brought up was the lack of funding for healthcare.
“There’s a fundamental imbalance in the current health funding arrangement. The status quo is not sustainable and the federal government, which used to be a 50 per cent partner, now funds approximately 20 per cent of all healthcare costs and without any changes, that divide’s going to continue to grow and the need for quality, accessible, sustainable healthcare will increase. Since I became premier in 2016, I’ve been urging the federal government, as have our ministers, in particular our ministers of health, to become a stronger partner in funding Canada’s health care system. Every premier across the country, coast to coast to coast has identified this as the number one priority, and yesterday it was ignored.”
Pallister summarized his press conference with three points.
He says he doesn’t want to be harsh, but clear that the Throne Speech ignored the most pressing issue for provinces, which is the long-term viability of healthcare.
Secondly, he brought up that in the Throne Speech, Trudeau's address, and the finance minister's comments, it was repeatedly brought up that this isn't a time for strict economic policies, but Pallister made it clear that he doesn't think this is a time for being wasteful in the use of resources either.
Finally, the premier wishes the Throne Speech had mentioned paid sick leave for people awaiting COVID tests and supporting relatives with COVID-19 as he and other premiers had pushed for, as well as the federal NDP's.
Pallister called the Throne Speech a buffet speech, a pre-election speech.
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UPDATE | 3:00 p.m. The construction work has been completed, and the road had been reopened to regular traffic.
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Be prepared to take a detour if you're driving on Main Street in Dauphin today.
A section of Main Street is closed between 4th Ave. South and 6th Ave. South as Dauphin city crews are doing maintenance on an old water main.
Director of Public Works & Operations Bill Brenner says the work may be finished up this afternoon, but there is a possibility the work could extend into tomorrow.
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A local climate change awareness group will be holding a demonstration this Friday outside the Dauphin United Church in observance of the Global Day of Climate Action.
Virginia Cail is Co-chair of the Citizens Climate Lobby — Dauphin chapter, and tells CKDM the “Shoe Demonstration” will involve 50 pairs of shoes representing the goal to reduce our carbon footprint, and the 50 people that attended last year’s global climate march in Dauphin.
“We decided this would be another opportunity to bring people’s attention to the fact that our climate is still an important issue for us to be addressing,” said Cail.
Members of the CCL - Dauphin chapter will be outside the Dauphin United Church on Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to bring attention to the climate issue and answer questions about the Shoe Demonstration — providing information about the Citizens Climate Lobby.
Cail invites the public to take action and check out the CCL - Dauphin chapter on social media or get in touch by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Wednesday’s Throne Speech from the minority Liberal government unveiled what it calls an “ambitious plan for an unprecedented reality'' — pledging to create over one million jobs and expand or introduce benefit programs and supports for all aspects of Canadian society.
The Government approach laid out four foundations: (1) to fight the pandemic and save lives, (2) supporting people and businesses through this crisis as long as it lasts, whatever it takes, (3) to build back better to create a stronger, more resilient Canada, and (4) is to stand up for who we are as Canadians.
Local Member of Parliament for Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa Dan Mazier tells CKDM he takes issue with some of the lofty commitments made in the Governor General’s address.
“This was supposed to be an opportunity for the government to give Canadians confidence during this uncertain time — instead there was a whole lot of buzz words and shallow promises,” adding that Canadians are “looking for a clear plan as we enter the 2nd wave, and I didn’t hear anything like that during this Throne Speech.”
Mazier says he’s also concerned about the talk of more government spending, and a lack of focus on how that spending is going to be reigned in or controlled.
The local MP was also critical of the federal Liberals moving forward with firearm bans, and says these policies are not serving rural Manitoba well.
He asserted that these firearm bans are hampering legal gun owners, and not helping the situation with regards to tackling crime.
The Conservatives have declared they won’t support the program detailed in Governor General Julie Payette’s speech, while the Bloc Quebecois is angry over what it considers a plan that would invade provincial jurisdiction.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is still undecided over whether it can vote to support the Liberal’s throne speech.
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Manitoba First Nations Police have made an arrest after a woman from Waywayeecappo First Nation was struck on the head with a crowbar and sent to hospital.
On September 20th, at around 7 a.m., Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) were called to a fight between two women at a house on Waywayseecappo First Nation.
The victim told officers that the female suspect hit her on the head with a crowbar, and fled the scene. EMS was called and the injured woman was taken to hospital.
Officers located the suspect and she was taken into custody. The 35-year-old woman from Waywayseecappo First Nation is being charged with assault with a weapon, and is set to be in court at a later date.
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