Close encounter with mother bear, proof of vaccination and controversial COVID-19 comments: The top five most-read stories of September 2021
Here are the top five most-read stories on CTV News Winnipeg for September 2021.
Manitoba woman escapes injury after fighting off mother bear in front yard
A Manitoba woman had an intense encounter in her front yard with a mother bear with cubs. The incident was captured on the woman’s home security camera and comes as the province records an uptick in black bear sightings this summer.
CTV’s Mike Arsenault reports.
This story was first published on Aug. 31, 2021.
Brandon University says Theo Fleury's recent vaccine comments a 'stain on his legacy'
Brandon University has issued a statement publicly criticizing former NHL player Theo Fleury for spreading harmful conspiracy theories.
The Canadian Press reports.
This story was first published on Sept. 8, 2021.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status required to get into these Manitoba businesses and services starting Friday
New public health orders introducing vaccine requirements for a number of events and activities in Manitoba are now in effect, with new outdoor gathering limits set to begin next week.
CTV’s Danton Unger reports.
This story was first published on Sept. 2, 2021.
Who is contracting COVID-19 in Manitoba and how does it compare to the rest of Canada?
As COVID-19 cases start to spike in many provinces amid the fourth wave, provincial data shows the majority of new cases in Manitoba are among unvaccinated individuals.
CTV’s Mason DePatie reports.
This story was first published on Sept. 5, 2021.
Northern Manitoban nearly stranded after being flown to Winnipeg for surgery
A Flin Flon man is calling on the province to address gaps in northern Manitoban health-care after an emergency surgery nearly left him stranded in Winnipeg.
CTV’s Daniel Halmarson reports.
This story was first published on Sept. 4, 2021.
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Air Canada walks back new seat selection policy change after backlash
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Province boots mayor and council in small northern Ont. town out of office
An ongoing municipal strike, court battles and revolt by half of council has prompted the province to oust the mayor and council in Black River-Matheson.
3 law officers serving warrant are killed, 5 wounded in shootout at North Carolina home, police say
Three officers on a U.S. Marshals Task Force serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded in a shootout Monday at a North Carolina home, police said.
'Shocked and concerned': Calgary principal charged with possession of child pornography
A Calgary elementary school principal has been charged with possession of child pornography, authorities announced Monday.
Health authority confirms cockroaches at B.C. hospital, insists they 'do not bite'
The Vancouver Island Health Authority is downplaying what staff describe as a cockroach infestation in a medical unit of Saanich Peninsula Hospital.
Toronto police arrest 12 people, lay 102 charges in major credit card fraud scheme
Toronto police say 12 people are facing a combined 102 charges in connection with an investigation into a major credit fraud scheme.
Winner of US$1.3 billion Powerball jackpot is an immigrant from Laos who has cancer
One of the winners of a historic US$1.3 billion Powerball jackpot last month is an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week.
Britney and Jamie Spears settlement avoids long, potentially ugly and revealing trial
Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears will avoid what could have been a long, ugly and revealing trial with a settlement of the lingering issues in the court conservatorship that controlled her life and financial decisions for nearly 14 years.
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