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Next phase of public health orders could allow larger gatherings, ease self-isolation requirement

Thompson

Next phase of public health orders could allow larger gatherings, ease self-isolation requirement

June 11, 2020

Two new positive COVID-19 tests in Manitoba

Nickel Belt

Two new positive COVID-19 tests in Manitoba

June 2, 2020

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

Tri-City News

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

July 6, 2020

Four First Nations agree to remove blockades near Keeyask after meeting with Manitoba Hydro CEO

Nickel Belt

Four First Nations agree to remove blockades near Keeyask after meeting with Manitoba Hydro CEO

May 25, 2020

Shared commitment key to success in Northern Manitoba COVID-19 fight

Nickel Belt

Shared commitment key to success in Northern Manitoba COVID-19 fight

May 26, 2020

Order to remove highway blockade presented to First Nations, but chiefs vow not to back down

Nickel Belt

Order to remove highway blockade presented to First Nations, but chiefs vow not to back down

May 21, 2020

No new positive COVID-19 tests reported for seventh time in last eight days May 19

Thompson

No new positive COVID-19 tests reported for seventh time in last eight days May 19

May 19, 2020

Court injunction orders removal of blockades stopping Keeyask workers from travelling to the site

Nickel Belt

Court injunction orders removal of blockades stopping Keeyask workers from travelling to the site

May 19, 2020

Sixteen Manitoba First Nations people living off-reserve have tested positive for COVID-19 so far

Nickel Belt

Sixteen Manitoba First Nations people living off-reserve have tested positive for COVID-19 so far

May 15, 2020

Manitoba public health recording whether COVID-19 patients identify as Indigenous

Nickel Belt

Manitoba public health recording whether COVID-19 patients identify as Indigenous

May 6, 2020

Manitoba had 281 COVID-19 cases, 37 considered active, as of May 4

Thompson

Manitoba had 281 COVID-19 cases, 37 considered active, as of May 4

May 5, 2020

Nickel Belt

Completing youth centre would be better pandemic response than mobile shelters, says MCCN chief

May 6, 2020

First Nations should be included in infrastructure planning and procurement, says AMC

Nickel Belt

First Nations should be included in infrastructure planning and procurement, says AMC

May 5, 2020

Provincial pandemic plans, dating back 15 years, foresaw much of what has resulted from COVID-19

Thompson

Provincial pandemic plans, dating back 15 years, foresaw much of what has resulted from COVID-19

May 5, 2020

Loosened public health restrictions do not mean the COVID-19 threat has passed, Thompson mayor says

Thompson

Loosened public health restrictions do not mean the COVID-19 threat has passed, Thompson mayor says

May 4, 2020

Nickel Days 2020 officially cancelled

Thompson

Nickel Days 2020 officially cancelled

April 29, 2020

Number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba lower than models had predicted

Thompson

Number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba lower than models had predicted

April 29, 2020

Stores, hair salons, libraries and dentists will be allowed to reopen May 4, premier says

Thompson

Stores, hair salons, libraries and dentists will be allowed to reopen May 4, premier says

April 29, 2020

Manitoba sees fifth death from COVID-19 but only two new cases reported

Thompson

Manitoba sees fifth death from COVID-19 but only two new cases reported

April 15, 2020

No new cases of COVID-19 reported in Manitoba April 14

Thompson

No new cases of COVID-19 reported in Manitoba April 14

April 14, 2020

Efforts to slow COVID-19 spread seem to be working but too early to ease up: public health officer

Thompson

Efforts to slow COVID-19 spread seem to be working but too early to ease up: public health officer

April 13, 2020

Province paying for call centre to notify businesses about federal subsidy and support programs

Thompson

Province paying for call centre to notify businesses about federal subsidy and support programs

April 13, 2020

Increase in positive COVID-19 tests in single digits for second consecutive day

Thompson

Increase in positive COVID-19 tests in single digits for second consecutive day

April 9, 2020

Fines for disobeying public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic established in Winnipeg

Thompson

Fines for disobeying public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic established in Winnipeg

April 9, 2020

Low number of new positive tests for COVID-19 no reason for Manitobans to let down their guard

Thompson

Low number of new positive tests for COVID-19 no reason for Manitobans to let down their guard

April 8, 2020

Province seeking up to 60 temporary hospital spaces in Thompson as part of pandemic response

Thompson

Province seeking up to 60 temporary hospital spaces in Thompson as part of pandemic response

April 9, 2020

Third Manitoba death from COVID-19, third positive test in the north

Thompson

Third Manitoba death from COVID-19, third positive test in the north

April 7, 2020

Manitoba’s reporting of COVID-19 cases by health region matches the practice in most other provinces

Thompson

Manitoba’s reporting of COVID-19 cases by health region matches the practice in most other provinces

April 7, 2020

Province should identify northern communities with COVID-19 cases, expand testing criteria, says MP

Thompson

Province should identify northern communities with COVID-19 cases, expand testing criteria, says MP

April 6, 2020

Economic assistance rolling out, military help on the table if needed, say northern affairs minister

Nickel Belt

Economic assistance rolling out, military help on the table if needed, say northern affairs minister

April 7, 2020

Editorial: Pandemic highlights cracks in society

Columnists

Editorial: Pandemic highlights cracks in society

April 6, 2020

Manitoba records second death from COVID-19, announces 15 new cases

Thompson

Manitoba records second death from COVID-19, announces 15 new cases

April 3, 2020

Thompson

City exploring using old UCN building to more safely house homeless people during pandemic

April 3, 2020

Second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the north among 40 new cases announced by province April 2

Thompson

Second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the north among 40 new cases announced by province April 2

April 2, 2020

First Nations concerned that crowded housing creates greater risk of coronavirus exposure

Nickel Belt

First Nations concerned that crowded housing creates greater risk of coronavirus exposure

April 2, 2020

Free online therapy program will be available to help Manitobans cope with pandemic-related anxiety

Thompson

Free online therapy program will be available to help Manitobans cope with pandemic-related anxiety

April 2, 2020

Manitoba announces $100 million for medical supplies needed to deal with coronavirus pandemic

Thompson

Manitoba announces $100 million for medical supplies needed to deal with coronavirus pandemic

April 3, 2020

Act as if anyone around you might have COVID-19 to protect yourself, Thompson mayor urges

Thompson

Act as if anyone around you might have COVID-19 to protect yourself, Thompson mayor urges

April 1, 2020

Plexiglass shield put up at clinic in Thompson hospital removed because it was a safety issue: NRHA

Thompson

Plexiglass shield put up at clinic in Thompson hospital removed because it was a safety issue: NRHA

April 1, 2020

One positive COVID-19 test in the north among 24 new cases in Manitoba announced March 30

Thompson

One positive COVID-19 test in the north among 24 new cases in Manitoba announced March 30

March 30, 2020

Non-critical Manitoba businesses ordered to close April 1 for at least two weeks

Thompson

Non-critical Manitoba businesses ordered to close April 1 for at least two weeks

March 30, 2020

Kindergarten to Grade 12 classes suspended indefinitely

Thompson

Kindergarten to Grade 12 classes suspended indefinitely

March 31, 2020

Nickel Belt

Travel into Lac Brochet now requires prior approval of chief and council

March 31, 2020

Pandemic precautions disrupt Europe trip, could wipe out last months of high school for Grade 12s

Thompson

Pandemic precautions disrupt Europe trip, could wipe out last months of high school for Grade 12s

March 31, 2020

Manitoba records first COVID-19 death, tightened restrictions on public gatherings coming March 30

Thompson

Manitoba records first COVID-19 death, tightened restrictions on public gatherings coming March 30

March 27, 2020

Vale stopped letting contractors from outside Manitoba on company property March 23 to reduce risk

Thompson

Vale stopped letting contractors from outside Manitoba on company property March 23 to reduce risk

March 25, 2020

Non-essential travel to Northern Manitoba banned April 17 to May 1: chief public health officer

Thompson

Non-essential travel to Northern Manitoba banned April 17 to May 1: chief public health officer

April 16, 2020

Premier wants federal government to create agency to save provinces on borrowing costs

Thompson

Premier wants federal government to create agency to save provinces on borrowing costs

March 26, 2020

Podcasters ponder pandemic in latest episode

Thompson

Podcasters ponder pandemic in latest episode

March 26, 2020

Higher pay for grocery employees deserved but doesn’t go far enough, says union president

Thompson

Higher pay for grocery employees deserved but doesn’t go far enough, says union president

March 25, 2020

Editorial

Editorial: Do what you can to help during pandemic upheaval

March 25, 2020

Misipawistik Cree Nation declares state of emergency, limiting customers in gas station, food store

Nickel Belt

Misipawistik Cree Nation declares state of emergency, limiting customers in gas station, food store

March 24, 2020

Nickel Belt

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation declares state of emergency

March 21, 2020

Thompson

Vale Manitoba Operations takes precautions to reduce risk during COVID-19 pandemic

March 20, 2020

Nickel Belt

Keeyask scales back construction operations in response to COVID-19 pandemic

March 20, 2020

Thompson

Northern Manitoba MP questions whether scaling back Keeyask construction is going far enough

March 20, 2020

Thompson

Thompson religious services cancelled due to Manitoba state of emergency: some being livestreamed

March 21, 2020

Thompson

Thompson transit service suspended after March 20

March 20, 2020

Thompson

Some Thompson stores continuing regular operations, others reducing hours in response to COVID-19

March 19, 2020

Thompson

Manitoba licensed child-care centres closing March 20 but home-based child-care can continue

March 17, 2020

Nickel Belt

MKO First Nations asked to ban gatherings of 10 or more people in response to COVID-19 pandemic

March 18, 2020

Thompson

School district office closed to the public March 23 to April 10

March 20, 2020

Thompson

Tell parents to keep students home if possible, education minister advises school districts

March 18, 2020

Columnists

The Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt News remain committed to serving the needs of our community

March 19, 2020

Thompson

RCMP officers checking for COVID-19 symptoms during calls and among prisoners

March 18, 2020

Thompson

Northern Manitoba airlines and bus companies outline COVID-19 precautions

March 17, 2020

Thompson

Council meetings can be held without public physically present for safety reasons due to COVID-19

March 18, 2020

Editorial

Editorial: Keep calm and be cautious

March 17, 2020

Letters

Letter: More communication needed from NRHA about COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2020

Thompson

CEDF offices shut down in response to coronavirus pandemic

March 17, 2020

Thompson

Recreation staff removing ice, performing deep cleaning of TRCC now that it's closed to the public

March 17, 2020

Thompson

Council holds closed meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic after Municipal Relations gives go-ahead

March 16, 2020

Thompson

Thompson COVID-19 screening clinic opened March 16

March 16, 2020

Thompson

City closing facilities and council meetings to the public

March 16, 2020

Thompson

UCN cancels classes for one week in response to COVID-19 pandemic

March 16, 2020

Thompson

Spring break will be expanded by two weeks to help limit coronavirus spread

March 13, 2020

Thompson

Extracurricular activities cancelled at School District of Mystery Lake schools until further notice

March 16, 2020

Thompson

Chief public health officer recommends cancelling large-scale events involving more than 250 people

March 13, 2020

Thompson

First positive test for COVID-19 in Manitoba

March 12, 2020

Thompson

Thompson mayor staying home after man who attended PDAC convention tests positive for coronavirus

March 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Via to temporarily layoff about 1,000 workers as pandemic impacts its business

July 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Feds promise recovery will focus on people hurt most by COVID-19 economic crisis

July 8, 2020

Canadian Press

The COVID-19 fiscal snapshot: By the numbers

July 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Federal website advertising hundreds of non-existent student-volunteer positions

July 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadians playing more golf in 2020 - once COVID-19 restrictions lifted

July 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Doctor likes hub plans, but says CFL and other leagues still face issues

July 8, 2020

Canadian Press

High unemployment, $343B deficit projected in Liberals' fiscal snapshot

July 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Photos surface of Andrew Scheer failing to wear mask while travelling

July 7, 2020

Canadian Press

Shuttered Service Canada centres to slowly reopen with new COVID-19 measures

July 7, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadian unemployment rate to peak at 11 per cent in Q2: OECD outlook

July 7, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadian airlines accused of ignoring COVID precautions, denying refunds

July 7, 2020

Canadian Press

Charities battered by COVID-19 say federal support desperately needed

July 7, 2020

Canadian Press

Budget officer pegs cost of basic income as calls for it grow due to COVID-19

July 7, 2020

Canadian Press

Turbulence in Canadian opinion on airlines COVID-19 response: poll

July 7, 2020

Canadian Press

NHL/NHLPA announce tentative agreements on return-to-play protocol, new CBA

July 6, 2020

Canadian Press

No new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba for sixth straight day

July 6, 2020

Canadian Press

Unions tell MPs that grocery workers should still have pandemic pay

July 6, 2020

Canadian Press

MPs reviewing virtual voting options to bolster COVID-19 Parliament

July 6, 2020

Canadian Press

NHL says 35 players have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 8

July 6, 2020

Canadian Press

Bank of Canada survey says business hiring plans remain muted due to pandemic

July 6, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Government’s approval rating up in pandemic’s 100-day checkup

July 6, 2020

Times Colonist

Canadian theatre star Nick Cordero dies at 41 from COVID-19 complications

July 6, 2020

Canadian Press

NHL, NHLPA agree on protocols to resume season

July 5, 2020

Canadian Press

First glimpse of Canada's true COVID-19 infection rate expected mid-July

July 5, 2020

Canadian Press

Migrant workers stage multi-city action for full status amid COVID-19 risks

July 4, 2020

Canadian Press

Stop enforcing sex work laws during COVID-19, Amnesty, sex worker advocates say

July 4, 2020

Canadian Press

31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2 per cent

July 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada's long-term care system failed elders, before and during COVID-19: report

July 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Fashion retailers confront consumer shifts amid 'long slow ramp' to new normal

July 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Le Chateau starts work on producing 500,000 hospital gowns in Canada

July 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Toronto Mayor John Tory says NHL has 'incredibly detailed' plan for hub cities

July 2, 2020

Canadian Press

Feds extend COVID-19 isolation order for anyone entering Canada until Aug. 31

July 2, 2020

Canadian Press

Presumptive COVID-19 case in Nunavut may be territory's first infection

July 2, 2020

Canadian Press

Mandatory mask policies raise accessibility concerns for vulnerable populations

July 2, 2020

Canadian Press

July added to COVID-19 commercial rent-relief program

July 2, 2020

Canadian Press

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thank B.C. health workers on Canada Day

July 1, 2020

Canadian Press

Surge in sales ahead of Canada Day helping fireworks companies in difficult year

July 1, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 reshapes Canada Day celebrations from big parties to online shows

July 1, 2020

Canadian Press

Order restricting entry to Canada extended to July 31 as COVID-19 worries remain

June 30, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba says pandemic-induced deficit may not be as bad as feared

June 30, 2020

Canadian Press

'No celebrations': Indigenous communities, leaders share Canada Day frustrations

June 30, 2020

Canadian Press

Poll suggests COVID-19 not changing Canada Day for many Canadians

June 29, 2020

Canadian Press

NHL says 26 players have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 8

June 29, 2020

Canadian Press

Feds reviewing COVID-19 aid to prep for potential second wave, Trudeau say

June 29, 2020

Canadian Press

New models show COVID-19 progress but with 'hotspots' to monitor

June 29, 2020

Canadian Press

Air Canada racks up more refund complaints than any foreign airline in U.S.

June 29, 2020

Canadian Press

Caught in U.S. COVID-19 surge, Canadian ex-pats hunker down, spare a thought for home

June 28, 2020

Canadian Press

Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day

June 28, 2020

Canadian Press

Metis leader says children in care left out of Manitoba's pandemic response

June 27, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada commits $300M to global COVID-19 fight but PM urged to spend $1.5 billion

June 27, 2020

Canadian Press

National data standards in the works after COVID-19 highlighted info gaps: Hajdu

June 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba sees two new COVID-19 cases, eases more restrictions on travel

June 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Air Canada, WestJet to drop physical distancing policies as air travel ticks up

June 26, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada almost self-sufficient in PPE as Canadian businesses step up: PM

June 26, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 increases risk for Canada's 'invisible' homeless women: study

June 25, 2020

Canadian Press

School will look different in Manitoba come September due to COVID-19

June 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadians outfitting backyards with pools to deal with COVID-19 pandemic

June 25, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Canada launches student grant program, earmarks $40M for 5,000 internships

June 25, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Pandemic hasn’t cooled climate-change concerns in Canada and U.S.: poll

June 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Beef plants nearly back to full capacity after COVID-19, but backlog of cattle

June 25, 2020

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