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Manitoba Hydro workers went on strike today after contract negotiations with the company were halted.

This comes after the union rejected the company’s latest offer.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2034 announced that 2,300 of its members would begin striking as of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

The strike is set to last until Thursday morning.

A general strike was planned last week but was called off after the company proposed a final offer.

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On Tuesday health officials in Manitoba announced 98 new cases and one death, a woman in her 80s from the Winnipeg Health Region.

The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 5.3 per cent provincially and 3.9 per cent in Winnipeg. The total number of lab confirmed cases in Manitoba is 33,511.


There are 1,247 active cases and 31,335 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19.

There are 63 people in hospital with active COVID-19 and 79 people in hospital with COVID-19 who are no longer infectious but continue to require care, for a total of 142 hospitalizations.

There are 11 people in intensive care units with active COVID-19 as well as 14 people with COVID-19 who are no longer infectious but continue to require critical care, for a total of 25 ICU patients.

There were no new variant cases detected today. The total number of confirmed variant of concern cases of B.1.1.7 is 63 and B.1.351 is 14, bringing the total number of confirmed variant of concern cases to 77.

Today’s new COVID-19 cases are from the following health regions:
• three cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region
• 31 cases in the Northern health region
• four cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
• three cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region  
• 57 cases in the Winnipeg health region.

According to the province’s data, there are active cases of COVID-19 in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (0), Duck Mountain (6), Porcupine Mountain (23), Asessippi (4), and Little Saskatchewan (1). Brandon has 3 active cases.

In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has no active cases of COVID-19. Fisher/Peguis health district has six active cases.

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COVID enforcement officials issued 59 warnings and 32 tickets in Manitoba last week.

From March 15th to March 21st, a total of $44,888 in fines was issued to Manitoba businesses and individuals.

There were 26 tickets issued to individuals for various offences, four for not wearing a mask in indoor public places and two to Manitoba businesses.

17 of the fines issued to individuals were in relation to private gatherings that went against current health orders.

A total of 3,492 warnings and 1,082 tickets have been issued since April 2020, resulting in more than $1.5 million in fines.

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Health officials have announced some minor changes to Manitoba’s public health orders that will take effect this Friday.

Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin noted that there will be no changes to indoor and outdoor gathering sizes at personal residences or in restaurants, due to the risks of prolonged contact.

All of Manitoba will remain under the critical (red) level on the Pandemic Response System.

The province announced the following restrictions will be relaxed as of Friday, March 26th:

  • gathering limits at outdoor public places will be increased to 25 (up from 10 people)
  • gathering limits at weddings and funerals will be increased to 25 (up from 10 people)
  • maintaining the capacity limits for retail stores at 50 percent, but expanding the in-store limits to a 500-person capacity, whichever is lower, with other public health measures still in effect
  • relaxing rules for drive-in events to allow people to leave their vehicles while still observing public health measures

Dr. Brent Roussin says additional changes may be considered after spring break, Passover, and Easter if the province’s case numbers remain low.

For a full list of proposed changes to the health orders, click here.

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The Mountain View School Division (MVSD) approved its 2021-2022 budget at Monday night’s Board meeting. 

A release from the MVSD states that decisions have not been easy, “as any flexibility that existed in previous budgets has already been significantly reduced.”

Board Chairperson Floyd Martens expressed confidence in their budget decisions, saying they prioritize the needs of the learner and the classroom.

The details of the budget are as follows:

Budget Overview

  • Budget increase of $727,557 or 1.7%
  • Total budget expenditure of $43,801,043 
  • Increase in provincial funding from the 2020-21 Budget of $751,092 or 2.8%
  • Municipal revenue changes offset by Property Tax Offset funding
  • Revenue from all other sources decreased $23,535 or 0.15%

Local Taxation Impact

  • Property assessments across the division increased 0.7% on average
  • Special Levy remains unchanged and Mill Rate reduced .11 mills to 14.62 mills 

Budget Focus Areas

  • $909,300 in increased expenditures allocated to staffing
  • A 1.0 FTE teacher – reduced from holdback - not from current staffing 
  • Maintaining all other front-line staffing levels
  • $181,742 in reduced expenditures for non-salary related budgets including technology, international student program and interest expense.  Some increases required with fuel and utility costs that are included in the overall expenditure reduction
  • Achieved a status quo budget resulting in no significant change to programs and services 

The MVSD says they welcome feedback on budget decisions, and questions or comments can be directed to the Board chairperson or division senior administration.

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The Government of Manitoba is looking for public input regarding safety improvements at a Swan River intersection.

An online public engagement is being launched to get input for safety improvements at the intersection of Provincial Trunk Highway 83, and Provincial Trunk Highway 10.

Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says the government is committed to listening to concerns expressed by drivers and community members, and adds “by engaging with the public, we will ensure we consider the safest and most practical options to enhance road safety and traffic flow.”

There are two options for permanent safety infrastructure- a new roundabout, or protected left turn lanes.

To take part in the engagement, which closes on April 13th, visit engagemb.ca.

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COVID restrictions have been hard on many businesses across the province, including restaurants.

Now many restaurant owners are expressing concerns over the impact of a potential third wave, and ultimately another lockdown.

Lately, Canadian health officials have been discussing the possibility of a third wave brought on by more infectious variants of the virus. Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr Brent Roussin says caution is needed, with case numbers slowly trending upwards and the variants of concern becoming more of an issue.

Despite growing concerns, one local restaurant owner, Corrina Abrey, owner of Corrina’s On Main in Dauphin isn’t overly worried about a third lockdown.

“I don’t let the numbers that they announce every day and that kind of thing really affect me,” said Abrey, adding “we just carry on with our days, whatever comes, comes whatever happens, happens. We’ll adapt as we have been for the last year.”

The local restaurant owner says she wants people to get back into their comfort zones of dining out “because [this virus] is probably going to be around for a while.”

The current public health orders in Manitoba for restaurants allow only those from the same household to eat together at a table indoors. A recent change to the public health orders allows Manitobans from different households to eat together at outdoor tables in groups of up to six.

The current set of public health orders is due for an update this Friday, and one possible change includes expanding indoor restaurant dining to allow people from different households to sit together if they are each other's designated household contacts.

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A weekend drug bust in Minnedosa has left two people facing charges, according to RCMP.

On Saturday, March 20th, police executed a search warrant on 5th Avenue NW in Minnedosa.

Police say a search led to the seizure of cocaine, meth, drug paraphernalia, and Canadian currency.

Two adults were arrested at the scene. A 27-year-old man is facing several charges and was released with a June 22 court date.

Facing charges for trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime is 32-year-old Lynsi Farough, who was remanded into custody.

RCMP continue to investigate.

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On Monday Health officials announced 66 new cases, 1 death, along with some important updates to the vaccination campaign.

More pop-up vaccine clinics have been added to the schedule. Additional pop-up clinics will be coming to Prairie Mountain Health in Lundar on March 30th (1 p.m. to 6 p.m.), and Killarney on March 31st. Click here for more information on the schedule for pop-up clinics coming to rural Manitoba communities.

A pop-up will be in Swan River this week providing immunizations, but officials have indicated that those appointments have already filled up. Officials say additional pop-up clinics are also being planned for April and further details will be provided as soon as possible.

The eligibility criteria for vaccinations at pop-up clinics and supersites have been expanded to include individuals aged 65 or older and First Nation people aged 45 or older. Appointments for eligible Manitobans can be made by calling 1-844-MAN-VACC.

Today's Case Numbers

The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 5.2% provincially and 3.7% in Winnipeg. The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba is 33,418.

The one death announced today — a man in his 50s from the Winnipeg Health region — brings the total number of Manitobans to die with COVID-19 to 928.

One case of the B.1.1.7 COVID variant has been detected today, located in the Prairie Mountain Health region.

There have been 77 total variant cases detected in Manitoba (64 of the B.1.1.7 UK variant, 15 of the B.1.351 South Africa variant).

There are 1,205 active cases and 31,285 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19.

The province’s data also shows 62 people in hospital with active COVID-19 as well as 76 people in hospital who are no longer infectious but continue to require care, for a total of 138 hospitalizations.

There are 11 people in intensive care units with active COVID-19 as well as 14 people who are no longer infectious but continue to require critical care, for a total of 25 ICU patients.

Today’s COVID-19 data shows:
• zero cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region
• 17 cases in the Northern health region
• zero cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
• four cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
• 45 cases in the Winnipeg health region

According to the province’s data, there are active cases of COVID-19 in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (0), Duck Mountain (7), Porcupine Mountain (20), Asessippi (4), and Little Saskatchewan (1). Brandon has four active cases.

In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has no active cases of COVID-19. Fisher/Peguis health district has five active cases.

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The Peguis First Nation will continue its fight against COVID-19 on Monday when a mass vaccination effort begins.

There is currently just one active case of COVID-19 on the First Nation and by Thursday, it's expected that nearly half of the on-reserve population will receive a vaccine shot.

That means by Thursday, it's expected that just more than 2200 people will be either partially or fully vaccinated which adds up to about 46 percent of the on-reserve population.

Doses will be given at the Peguis Multiplex to people aged 18 and over with clinics being open from 10 a.m until 7 p.m. today, tomorrow, and Wednesday.

Chief Glenn Hudson said he believes Peguis is one of the first First Nations in the province to roll out a mass vaccination clinic.

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Health officials in Manitoba reported 90 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, and nine deaths.

Two of the deaths announced Sunday are from the Northern health region, and the rest are in the Winnipeg health region. The total number of deaths in people with COVID-19 in Manitoba is now 927.

Public health officials say the deaths reported today took place between November 2020 and March 2021 — are now being officially reported.

The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 5% provincially and 3.6% in Winnipeg. The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba is 33,353. 

There are 1,185 active cases and 31,241 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19.

There are 57 people in hospital with active COVID-19 as well as 78 people in hospital who are no longer infectious but continue to require care, for a total of 135 hospitalizations.

There are 10 people in intensive care units with active COVID-19 as well as 12 people who are no longer infectious but continue to require critical care, for a total of 22 ICU patients.

The total number of confirmed variant of concern cases of B.1.1.7 is 63 and B.1.351 is 13, bringing the total number of confirmed variant of concern cases to 76.

Today’s new COVID-19 cases are from the following health regions:
• zero cases in the Interlake–Eastern health region
• 32 cases in the Northern health region
• nine cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
• eight cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
• 41 cases in the Winnipeg health region

According to the province’s data, there are active cases of COVID-19 in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (0), Duck Mountain (8), Porcupine Mountain (20), Asessippi (4), and Little Saskatchewan (2). Brandon has 6 active cases.

In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has no active cases of COVID-19. Fisher/Peguis health district has five active cases.

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