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Essential reads for March 23, 2020

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Pallister vows 'appropriate actions at the appropriate time,' in virus battle, but details in short supply

Carol Sanders and Larry Kusch
12:18 PM CDT Monday, Mar. 23, 2020
5 minute read

Malak Abas:

New plexiglass shields protect cashiers and customers

A plexiglass barrier is pictured creating a barrier to protect a cashier at a grocery store in North Vancouver, B.C. Sunday, March 22, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward</p>

Maggie Macintosh:

Families getting used to homeschooling life

Catherine DiMarco reads at home with her son, Cristiano, and daughter, Gia, on Monday. (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)

Martin Cash:

NFI Group closing production operations for at least two weeks

NFI President, Paul Soubry.

Melissa Martin:

Harnessing the power of the people

Volunteer Carlos Santistevan loads a box of food into the back of a van at the branch of the Volunteers of America as daily demands for food increase while most vulnerable individuals and families shelter inside to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus Monday, March 23, 2020, in Denver. According to the World Health Organization, most people recover in about three to six weeks depending on the severity of the COVID-19 illness. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p>

Tom Brodbeck:

We must think about offence in fight against COVID-19

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says we need to attack the virus with aggressive and targeted tactics. (Salvatore Di Nolfi / Keystone flies)

Eva Wasney :

COVID-19 means fewer supports before, during and after birth

JESSE BOILY / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>Lexi Deighton (left) and her doula, Tarana Wheelwright. Deighton is due soon, but Wheelwright won’t be allowed into the delivery room.</p>

Frances Koncan:

Virtual visits: online offerings from museums, galleries to help break cabin fever

Winnipeg Art Gallery</p></p>

Ben Carr:

Circle of Courage guides children in stressful times

Dr. Martin Brokenleg delivers his Circle of Courage presentation to Brandon School Division teachers, principals and administrators in 2014. (Tim Smith / Brandon Sun files)

Editorial:

Pandemic demands all-party co-operation

The suspension of political hostilities may, however, be hard on candidates running to replace Mr. Scheer as Conservative leader. (Sean Kilpatrick / Canadian Press files)

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