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Manitoba records more U.K. variant cases as concern about a third wave grows 

Danielle Da Silva
12:59 PM CST Friday, Feb. 19, 2021
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Dylan Robertson:

COVID-19 variants raising new concerns among infectious-disease experts and health officials

(AP Photo/Petr David Josek/File)

Dean Pritchard and Carol Sanders:

Tiber River faces wrongful dismissal suit amidst social media lambasting

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>Tiber River at 408 Academy Road in Winnipeg on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. For -- story.</p><p>Winnipeg Free Press 2021</p>

Julia-Simone Rutgers:

Winnipeg's first Black congregation a place of benevolence and belonging

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS 49.8 - Pilgrim Baptist Church Description: Photos inside and outside the church and copied photos of exhibit of old photos on walls in the basement. Historical Info: the Church which was the city's first Black church. Reverend Dr. Joseph T. Hill was an American preacher who spent a great deal of time in Winnipeg during the 1920s and 1940s. He is also credited with founding the city's first Black church. Pilgrim Baptist became a cornerstone of Black life in Manitoba. Aside from church services, it was a performing venue for local and visiting Black singers and celebrated American Thanksgiving annually for the large African-American contingent of the local Black community. 41 Maple St Reporter, JS, is looking at Winnipeg's longest-standing Black church. Feb 17, 2021

Tom Brodbeck:

Manitoba should consider delaying second doses of COVID vaccine

Dan Lett:

Union leader fails to see his salary subsidy alienates taxpayers

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS United Firefighters of Winnipeg President Alex Forrest talks with Fire Paramedic Service Chief John Lane, after the graduation of Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Firefighter Recruit Class #1802 at The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre Friday. See Ryan Thorpe story. June 22, 2018</p>

Eva Wasney:

Here's a taste of what to expect when you try dining out again

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS LOCAL - hot turkey sandwich Photo of hot turkey sandwich at Rae & Jerry's after being prepared and ready to be served byowner, Steve Hrousalas, in dining room. Rae & Jerry's serves up a hot turkey sandwich every Monday which regularly sells out. See Dave's story on Turkey dinners. Oct 5th, 2020

Taylor Allen:

Blue Bomber the first Black Hall of Famer

Winnipeg Free Press Files July 4, 1952 Tom Casey played his third season for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1952.

Jeff Hamilton:

Calm, balanced approach to game, life is what matters to unassuming Stastny

It’s a consistent approach to the game that has served Paul Stastny well, and the reason many believe he’s still contributing at a high level.

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