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Manitoba prepares to ramp up vaccine program, including to care home residents

Katie May
12/23/2020 5:29 PM
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Malak Abas:

Work or play: western travel continues, sans isolation

Hope Cotter, a flight nurse on her way to Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, arrives at the airport on Wednesday. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)

Tom Brodbeck:

Single flu case shows Manitoba's COVID lockdown is working

FILE - This 2020 electron microscope made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention image shows the spherical coronavirus particles from the first U.S. case of COVID-19. On Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly asserting COVID-19 is a man-made virus intentionally manufactured in a lab and released to the public. Scientists say the molecular structure of SARS-CoV-2 rules out the possibility that the virus was created in a lab. (C.S. Goldsmith, A. Tamin/CDC via AP)

Larry Kusch:

No answers from Pallister's official calendar

For the five full working days he spent there, his calendar cites only 'Ottawa meetings' for a block of time each day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No names or meeting times are provided. (Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press files)

Joyanne Pursaga:

Pandemic takes blame for projected $11.3-M parking revenue shortfall

WAYNE GLOWACKI / FREE PRESS FILES The city expects a $11.3-million year-over-year loss in parking revenue this year.

Ben Waldman:

Christmas like no other doesn't have to feel that way

Daniel Crump / Winnipeg Free Press. Christmas gifts are lined up for participants at the Rossbrook House childcare programs. Because of the pandemic and shopping restrictions each gift bag contains creative DIY crafts that use essential items still being sold in stores. December 16, 2020.</p>

Mike McIntyre:

Jets open season against infuriating Flames

The Calgary Flames and the Winnipeg Jets shake hands following NHL qualifying round game action in Edmonton, on Thursday August 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson</p>

David Sanderson:

Leg lamps and frosty flagpoles: collector sure to rewatch A Christmas Story

MIKE SUDOMA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>A replica of the iconic ‘leg lamp’ from A Christmas Story in the front window of Robert Lilley’s Portage la Prairie home.</p></p>

Editorial:

It's the right time of year for believing

Dan Gleiter / The Patriot-News / The Associated Press</p><p>Santa Claus is wearing a protective shield this year.</p>

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