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Three COVID-19 deaths announced in Manitoba Wednesday, two linked to Alpha variant

Manitoba health officials announced three new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, all of which are connected to variants of concern.

Winnipeg councillor calls for fully vaccinated requirement to enter civic facilities

City councillor Kevin Klein wants to see the city require anyone entering civic facilities to be fully vaccinated – though the city has no plans for a double dose mandate.

Manitoba not offering third dose, says there are 'no clear signs' of benefit

Manitoba's Vaccine Implementation Task Force is not offering a third shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying there is 'no clear signs' a third dose would benefit people.

Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead, Manitoba Vaccine Implementation Task Force, speaks about COVID-19 vaccination initiatives and answers media questions during a COVID-19 live-streamed press conference at the Manitoba legislature in Winnipeg Wednesday, March 17, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

First Nations group says all residential schools need to be investigated

A First Nations advocacy group in Manitoba is urging RCMP across the country to open criminal investigations into all former residential schools following a decade-long investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at a former residential school in the province.

Continued dry conditions prompt longer fire ban in Winnipeg

A fire ban that has been in place since July 14 in Winnipeg is being extended.

The Winnipeg neighbourhood getting new school crosswalks

The city is installing new school crosswalks in a south-central neighbourhood ahead of the school year.

ZZ Top: Bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72

ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, one of the Texas blues trio's bearded figures, died at his Houston home, the band announced Wednesday on Facebook. He was 72.

Teenager dead following assault in North End: Winnipeg police

A 17-year-old boy is dead following an assault at a convenience store in Winnipeg’s North End on Wednesday morning.

New Winnipeg police robot, officer training for protests among programs receiving provincial dollars

The Winnipeg police are set to receive more than $611,000 through criminal forfeiture program—with a large chunk of the money going toward a new police robot that looks like a dog.

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Alberta to eliminate COVID-19 quarantine rules as cases rise among the unvaccinated

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, in her first appearance since June 29, said the province will shift its public health response and lift a number of measures related to quarantine, isolation and masks.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health from Edmonton on Monday, June 15, 2020. (Government of Alberta)

England, Scotland exclude Canadians from new exception to quarantine measures

Fully vaccinated Canadian travellers have been left out of plans to ease quarantine restrictions for entry to England and Scotland.

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BREAKING | B.C. COVID-19 update: 185 new cases, 3 deaths, rolling average back over 100

B.C.'s rolling seven-day average for daily COVID-19 infections has risen over 100 for the first time since June.

Masks mandatory again in indoor public spaces for parts of B.C.'s Interior as region sees spike in cases

Masks will once again be required in indoor public spaces in one part of B.C. that's seen a recent spike in cases.

General manager of Ontario retirement home charged after door handles removed from rooms during pandemic

The general manager of an Ontario retirement home is facing confinement charges after police say the door handles were removed from some residents’ rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.