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Essential reads for February 16, 2021

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Further testing rules out U.K. variant on northern Manitoba reserve

Danielle Da Silva and Dylan Robertson
7:00 PM CST Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021
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Katie May:

Homeless camp death underscores housing needs: advocates

Firefighters investigate at the scene of a fatal fire in a homeless encampment on Higgins Avenue in Winnipeg on Tuesday.

Ryan Thorpe:

U.S. judge rules against neo-Nazi former Manitoba reservist

Patrik Mathews is shown in an undated RCMP handout photo. The lawyer for Mathews is trying to contest some of the evidence against the former Canadian Forces reservist and alleged neo-Nazi. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-RCMP MANDATORY CREDIT</p>

Malak Abas:

Expectations, finances take hit in return to in-person dining

Despite being limited to 25 per cent of the restaurant’s capacity under current health restrictions, East India Company owner Sachit Mehra called Sunday night

Tom Brodbeck:

Manitoba obligated to further loosen restrictions if hospitalizations remain low

MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer, during the latest COVID-19 update at the Manitoba Legislative building Tuesday. 210216 - Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

Holly Harris:

WSO concert repertoire celebrates women

Naomi Woo is an assistant conductor with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. She says young women with aspirations for careers in music should follow their passion and not be afraid.</p></p>

Mike McIntyre:

Trouba trade tilts further in Jets favour

Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) and Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk (4) battle in front of the net during second period NHL action in Ottawa on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick</p>

Taylor Allen:

Akot makes most of transfer to Boise State

Midway through the 2018-19 season, Emmanuel Akot (14) announced he had transferred to the Boise State Broncos.

Editorial:

Pandemic puts strain on common decency

Pope Francis waves after reciting the Angelus prayer from his studio window overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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