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COVID-19 deaths after first vaccine dose doesn't show lack of effectiveness: province

Ten Manitobans have died from COVID-19, even though they’ve received at least one dose of the vaccine, the Manitoba government confirmed.

Health-care worker Thi Nguyen administers Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine to a patient at a COVID-19 clinic in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

First COVID-19 variant in northern Manitoba found in high school student

A student at Margaret Barbour Collegiate in The Pas is the first known case of a COVID-19 variant in northern Manitoba.

Winnipeg man hits 1.1 M followers on Tik Tok highlighting struggles in customer service

What started as a pandemic pastime, poking fun at some of the frustrating customers that service workers have to deal with, has brought a Winnipeg man worldwide attention and more than a million followers on Tik Tok.

Just over a year ago, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tope Babalola reluctantly downloaded the social media app Tik Tok as a way to keep himself occupied. (Source: Tope Babalola/ Twitter)

Late snow storm leading to dozens of lawns damaged by snow plows

Dozens of lawns have been damaged by snow plows working to clear streets and sidewalks in Winnipeg after a late snow storm blanketed the city.

Manitoba civil servant demoted after travelling to Las Vegas to work as UFC referee

A Manitoba civil servant has been demoted for recently travelling to the United States to referee mixed martial arts matches for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Three new deaths linked to COVID-19 in Manitoba

Manitoba has added three new deaths linked to COVID-19 on Wednesday.

City shares feedback from Winnipeggers on infill draft guidelines

The City of Winnipeg is one step closer to developing guidelines under its Residential Infill Strategy after receiving feedback from Winnipeggers.

Liberal MP caught stark naked during House of Commons video conference

A Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons. William Amos appeared on the screens of his fellow members of Parliament completely naked Wednesday.

The growing interest in art during the COVID-19 pandemic

Painting and other visual arts have all seen a surge in interest throughout the pandemic as aspiring artists explore new hobbies, and more than a year later, the demand for supplies and classes continues.

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Canada just had its worst week ever for new COVID-19 cases

Canada's seven-day average has reached its highest point of the pandemic, marking a grim milestone as hospitalizations increase across the country.

Paramedics bring a person into a hospital in Montreal, Sunday, April 11, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Canada's vaccine hoarding will prolong the pandemic globally, experts say

COVID-19 will continue to be a pandemic until equitable, global vaccine rollouts are put in place, experts say. Vaccine hoarding is slowing global vaccinations and could lead to variants that can evade current vaccines.

How to watch coverage of Prince Philip's funeral on CTV News

As the Royal Family and the rest of the world says goodbye to Prince Philip, CTV News will be bringing coverage of his funeral live to the homes of Canadians through TV and online.

Worst fear come true: Toronto woman was in ICU with COVID-19 days before giving birth

A Toronto woman is sharing her story of fighting off COVID-19 in an ICU days before giving birth, in the hope it will help more pregnant woman consider vaccination.

Front-line workers warn that B.C.'s opioid crisis is only getting worse

As British Columbia marks five years since declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency, those who’ve been on the frontlines since the beginning warn things are only getting worse.