New minister in hot water, frustrating beach fees, and a COVID-19 vaccine mistake: The top five most-read stories of July 2021
Here are the top five most-read stories on CTV News Winnipeg for July 2021.
New rules in the RM of St. Laurent require anyone visiting Sandpiper Beach in Big Tree Park to purchase a park pass. The fees are not sitting well with Manitoba beach goers.
CTV's Mike Arsenault reports.
-This report was first published on July 3, 2021.
It was a tense start for Manitoba's new Indigenous reconciliation and northern relations minister, who was called out publicly by the province's opposition leader over comments he made about residential schools.
CTV's Danton Unger reports.
-This report was first published on July 15, 2021.
Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, the chief provincial public health officer, have announced the second round of Manitoba's reopening plan.
CTV's Devon McKendrick reports.
-This report was first published on July 14, 2021.
A group of Winnipeggers who believed they had been given a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are now finding out they might have been immunized with an AstraZeneca dose by mistake.
CTV's Danton Unger reports.
-This report was first published on July 16, 2021.
For the fourth time in a decade, Winnipeg has been recognized as one of the most intelligent communities in the world.
CTV's Mason DePatie reports.
-This report was first published on July 11, 2021.
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U.S. presidential candidate RFK Jr. had a brain worm, has recovered, campaign says
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Police handcuff man trying to enter Drake's Toronto mansion
Toronto police say a man was taken into custody outside Drake's Bridle Path mansion Wednesday afternoon after he tried to gain access to the residence.
What is whooping cough and should Canadians be concerned as Europe declares outbreak?
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Pfizer agrees to settle more than 10K lawsuits over Zantac cancer risk: Bloomberg News
Pfizer has agreed to settle more than 10,000 lawsuits about cancer risks related to the now discontinued heartburn drug Zantac, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the deal.
Steve Albini, legendary producer for Nirvana, the Pixies and an alternative rock pioneer, dies at 61
Steve Albini, an alternative rock pioneer and legendary producer who shaped the musical landscape through his work with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and more, has died. He was 61.
Case against ex-Mountie charged with helping China can go ahead in Quebec, judge says
A Quebec court judge has ruled that the case against a former RCMP officer charged with helping China conduct foreign interference can go ahead in the province.
Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole nearly US$17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.