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Failure to act

Manitoba COVID woes can be traced to government's 'incompetent reaction': experts

Ryan Thorpe
10/30/2020 7:00 PM
7 minute read

Danielle Da Silva:

Winnipeg region slapped with code-red restrictions

Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba chief public health officer, listen to a media question during the province's latest COVID-19 update at the Manitoba legislature in Winnipeg Friday, October 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods</p>

Dan Lett:

Province's half measures won't stop COVID surge

Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba chief public health officer, listen to a media question during the province's latest COVID-19 update at the Manitoba legislature in Winnipeg Friday, October 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods</p>

Temur Durrani:

Code Red restrictions 'will be the final nail in the coffin' for many local shops

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>Rae & Jerry's Steak House owner, Steve Hrousalas, in the restaurant's dining room.</p>

Sarah Lawrynuik:

Inuit hunting camp dating back 1,000 years offers optimism about climate change

Sarah Lawrynuik:

Climate change a clear and present danger to the already-shrinking polar bear population

SARAH LAWRYNUIK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>A polar bear nurses her cubs along the Hudson Bay shore just east of Churchill. Cubs typically stay with their moms for two to three years.</p></p>

Ben Waldman:

With fans shut out by the pandemic, the sports card industry is booming

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>Interest in sports cards has skyrocketed during the pandemic.</p></p>

Mike McIntyre:

Minor hockey officials, volunteers hope Friday's new restrictions are only temporary

JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>People are checked-in before a game between the Winnipeg Thrashers and Winnipeg Wild play at the Iceplex.</p>

Editorial:

Funeral fiasco reflects communication lapse

JESSE BOILY / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS The Voyage Funeral Home chapel on Monday. Michael Vogiatzakis, general manager at Voyage Funeral Home would like to see the people limits change on funeral homes, which are currently limited to 50 people including the staff at the home. Vogiatzakis said the capacity of the chapel is 250. Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. Reporter: Kevin

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