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Six more Manitobans have died from COVID-19, according to the province’s latest update released on Wednesday.

  WINNIPEG -- Manitoba may have announced potential changes to Code Red restrictions, but that doesn’t mean it’s in the clear, as 23 of Winnipeg’s long-term care facilities are still experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. According to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA), which oversees the operations of the city’s 39 long-term care facilities, there are 42 residents at Winnipeg’s personal care homes with COVID-19, as well as 37 staff members. A facility declares an outbreak a...

  WINNIPEG -- After some pandemic-related delays, former Winnipegger and filmmaker Steven Kostanski is excited for the release of his latest film on Friday. He only wishes more people could see the film - or any movie - at the theatre. “Going to the theatre is the only way to really enjoy the full spectacle of a movie and the communal experience of it is important,” said Kostanski.  Born and raised in Winnipeg, Kostanski’s new movie, the horror-comedy PG: Psycho Goreman is set in a ...

Less than two weeks into 2021, South Africa’s ‘favourite’ state-owned entity was back to its old tricks. Eskom announced that for the next three months, South Africans can look forward to a generous bout of load shedding every week. It’s a bitter pill to swallow and the community is tired of dealing with rolling blackouts, especially when they are due to failures in Eskom’s maintenance and infrastructure. The economy is practically at a standstill, with the entire country under lockdo...

Witness ... or target?

  Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales told the City Council last week that Pittsfield has been short-staffed for contractors. The number of contractors that sign up for work with the city has reportedly dwindled in the past three years, the city faced shortages in 2018, 2019, and 2020.     "Its a demand game," he said. "We offer a rate and if some contractors do not see that as appealing, they wont sign up."   His comments came during an update on the use of...

It was masked as load reduction last year but it’s taken Eskom less than two weeks of the new year to bring back load shedding.

A Winnipeg business owner has been handed a third ticket for going against Manitoba’s public health orders.

MLW Fusion recap & reactions: Los Parks win tag titles from Von Erichs in screwjob Share this story MLW Fusion was presented by Salina de la Renta as executive producer. Episode 117 featured the debut of Mil Muertes as well as the Von Erichs putting tag team gold on the line against LA Park and Hijo de LA Park. Let’s break it all down. Salina de la Renta’s executive producer powers were evident right away with a different opening montage to feature Salina and her associates. A sneak peek a...

Orange Fire Department gets state hazmat grants The Orange Fire Department has been awarded $15,190 in Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grants from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. STAFF FILE PHOTO Modified: 1/15/2021 3:39:48 PM ORANGE — Fire Chief James Young recently announced his department has been awarded $15,190 in Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grants from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). One $12,490 reimbursement-based grant, wi...