Ronald McDonald House moving to new, larger location in Winnipeg
Families of kids staying at the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg will soon have a new place to stay. Ronald McDonald House Charities is putting up a 40-bedroom building two blocks …
Manitoba announces dental care, employment supports for low-income residents
The Manitoba provincial government says it plans to put more than $50 million into helping people on employment and income assistance (EIA). Families Minister Rochelle Squires made the announcement Wednesday …
COVID-19: Manitoba confirms second case of P.1 variant, first reported in Brazil
Manitoba health officials say a second case of the highly-contagious COVID-19 P.1 variant has been confirmed in the province. The variant, first detected in Brazil, was found through further testing …
COVID-19: Manitoba expands asymptomatic rapid testing program
Manitoba is expanding its asymptomatic rapid testing program, with a focus on specific industries outside of the healthcare field. Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson said Monday that the …
Education minister announces $100 million in additional spending for Manitoba schools
The province is pledging an additional $100 million in education spending as part of its 2021 budget, Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced Thursday. Cullen said the newly announced funding means …
Manitoba in worse COVID-19 position than fall lockdown: Osler
The former head of the Canadian Medical Association is sounding the alarm over COVID-19 in Manitoba. Dr. Gigi Osler told 680 CJOB the province is already in a worse position …
Three new Manitoba COVID-19 deaths Friday
Three more Manitobans have died as a result of COVID-19, public health officials reported Friday. One of the deceased, a woman in her 70s from the Winnipeg region, was linked …
Public health officials report Manitoba’s first confirmed COVID-19 variant death
A previously reported COVID-19 death has been linked to a variant of concern, Manitoba public health officials said Thursday. The death, linked to the B.1.1.7 variant first identified in the …
Construction, restaurant industries react to Manitoba budget
A focus on infrastructure in the province’s 2021 budget is good news for the president of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association. Chris Lorenc told 680 CJOB that while he’s been …
Province announces funding for Manitoba programs supporting victims of sexual violence
The Manitoba government has announced funding for programming in support of victims of sexual violence, coinciding with the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. View original article here Source