The chief provincial public health officer is issuing orders under The Public Health Act as approved by the minister of health, seniors and active living. The following measures will be in place as of 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 and must ensure the place of business is closed until 12:01 a.m. on April
COVID-19 BULLETIN #34 Public health officials advise 25 additional probable cases of COVID-19 have been identified as of 9:30 a.m., bringing the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 64 at this time. Total number of deaths reported in Manitoba remains at one. Public health investigations are underway to determine
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES If you pay your municipal property taxes through monthly installments, the city of Winnipeg is working on the feasibility of delaying property tax payments for up to 90 days. This will assist residents, businesses and not-for-profits. Additional information will flow once City Administration completes their report for the consideration of Council. PHARMACARE
INCOME REPLACEMENTS If you’ve lost your income as a result of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will give you $2,000 a month for up to 4 months. If you’ve lost your job – whether you worked full time, on a contract, or were self-employed, you will qualify for the benefit. For individuals without paid
March 19, 2020 COVID-19 BULLETIN #21 Public health officials advise the number of lab-confirmed positive and presumptive positive cases in Manitoba remains at 17 at this time. Public health investigations are continuing on the two additional positive cases identified yesterday. It appears that both cases are related to travel. In an effort to protect patients,
Manitoba Media Bulletin March 16, 2020 COVID-19 BULLETIN #15 All presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 have been lab confirmed for a total of seven lab-confirmed cases. Public health officials are strongly advising all Manitobans, including health-care providers, to cancel or postpone any non-essential international travel. In addition, public health officials are recommending all international travellers
Manitoba Media Bulletin March 15, 2020 COVID-19 BULLETIN #14 Updated information is now available about the three presumptive positive cases announced earlier on March 15. Case five is a man in his 70s who lives in Winnipeg. At this time, it appears this man was exposed to the virus through travel. Case six is a
SNOW CLEARING ACTIVE TRAILS/PATHWAYS Area Residents have been asking about snow clearing of trail/pathways in South St. Vital for the winter months of 2019-20, specifically adjacent to the schools of Christine Lesperance School, Highbury School and Burland School. The line in question on the map is in blue and specifically the trail/pathway is the dotted
First responders urge caution due to thin ice conditions on waterways Crews perform water rescue today to save dog Winnipeg, MB – With temperatures dropping, residents are advised that thin ice conditions are present on Winnipeg waterways, including drainage ditches, culverts, streams, creeks, retention ponds, and rivers. Parents and teachers are urged to speak to
