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Essential reads for January 15, 2021
1:25 PM CST Friday, Jan. 15, 2021
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South Africa variant found in Manitoba just as province prepares to ease restrictions
Tories, NDP ready to rumble, Liberals left to grumble - Pallister, Kinew play blame game over mystery contents of 19 bills hours before legislature resumes session; Lamont laments broken system
The Pallister show - Cabinet ministers disappeared from spotlight as premier steered ship
Reopening right, but not without risk - New public-health orders get economy close to where it was before code red, but worrisome COVID variants weren't here then
'Victimized by the system': Crown stays 2019 murder charge
Music to your mouth - WSO Baking Club members egg each other on to create elaborate desserts
A standout among men of Steel - Pasternak finding his way with mega-talented Chicago team
In Manitoba, Filipino, African and South Asian residents bear brunt of COVID-19 infection rates
Conflict confusion of interest to Manitobans
Pandemic forces daters to choose shame or abstinence
Anti-racism in action - Union presses for end to racist verbal attacks against bus drivers
Hydro projects built for the future
Far from flat - Podcast delves into our often disparaged Prairie city's rich history
Hoops star Riley a living legend - Basketball Olympian a member of five halls of fame
NDP drove Hydro mega-projects, failed to provide oversight: review - Utility advised to stick to core business, pursue public-private partnerships
Old news good news for Tories - Manitoba Hydro mega-projects report retraces NDP's costly steps, offering political value but not much else
Dollars and sense - It's not clear what, if any, effect tickets have on compliance with COVID-19 restrictions
Health Canada approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine - AstraZeneca vaccine approved in Canada
Include Métis, Inuit in Indigenous vaccination plans
Inn-somnia - Devastated hotel operators desperate for recovery a year after pandemic checked in
Pause the tape - Half-century-old North End family business one of only places in town with VHS
First Black Jets player faced tough path - Bill Riley target of taunts, threats
Vaccination an ordeal for elderly, family - Vaccination an ordeal for elderly, family
Proposed loosening of pandemic restrictions misses mark - Restaurants, gyms would remain hamstrung, spokespeople say
Delay second doses, immunize more Manitobans now
As costs rise, menu prices could follow - Pandemic disruptions have increased prices all along the restaurant supply chain
Polar perspectives - CBC shows get up close and personal with Manitoba's polar bears
Past meets present - Separated by 200 years, Forks scenes remind us of human connection to history
Janis Kelly is why rules were made to be broken - Volleyball player was no ordinary superstar
Paramedics union warned mayor about harmful workplace as far back as 2018
Task force prepares to weed out vaccine-seekers who falsely identify as First Nations
Safe schools? Parents want proof - Inadequate information on province's COVID dashboard 'undermines confidence,' mother says
Province not ready to order - Vague guidance leaves restaurant staff with unpalatable choices
Pallister in minority on safe consumption site issue
Boarded-up Bay becomes downtown eyesore - City committee exploring alternatives to spruce up Portage Avenue building
Fans in stands still long way off
Peak performance - RMTC production looks to humanity within Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic status
Bleeding from a neck wound, but ambulance not moving - "It wasn't good care at all," says Indigenous woman at centre of probe into racism in Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
Vaccinated residents avoid serious illness during COVID-19 outbreak - Experience of Actionmarguerite in Winnipeg called encouraging
Learning from testing, tracing mistakes
Location of new vaccination super site remains under wraps
Winter wonderland in the commode - Sewer system outflow brings down a foul-smelling, sludgy curtain on Assiniboine River
Jets look to stretch streak - First two games with Canadiens a chance to add to winning run
Honouring her history - Lori Blondeau recognized with Governor General's Award
Hospital diagnostic tests restricted since October - Shared Health says measure taken to ensure COVID lab capacity, but microbiologist argues it's 'really starting to impact the standard of care'
Variant effort: Manitoba changes close contact definition
Clear prescription - Top doctor's caution on loosening rules is message everyone should heed
Pandemic, by chance. Grand opening, by choice. - Winnipeg's West End has welcomed 60 new businesses to the neighbourhood
Four strings and a dream - Cheap, portable and easy to learn, the ukulele is having a moment
Speed junkie shrugs off horrific crash - Winnipeg driver can't stay away from the race track
A sweet gig - 'Sweetener' makes noise as the 'voice' of 15,000 absent Jets fans
Manitoba records more U.K. variant cases as concern about a third wave grows
A mutating monster - COVID-19 variants raising new concerns among infectious-disease experts and health officials
Tiber River faces wrongful dismissal suit amidst social media lambasting
An enduring warmth - Winnipeg's first Black congregation a place of benevolence and belonging
Manitoba should consider delaying second doses of COVID vaccine
Union leader fails to see his salary subsidy alienates taxpayers
Return to restaurants - Here's a taste of what to expect when you try dining out again
Blue Bomber the first Black Hall of Famer - Few have heard of Tom Casey, but his accomplishments are astounding
Selfless & steady - Calm, balanced approach to game, life is what matters to unassuming Stastny
Pallister's deal with vaccine developer gives Manitobans false hope, expert says
MTS comparison raises spectre of Hydro privatization
Second-dose delays raise anxiety level on some First Nations - Indigenous communities' supply sat in Winnipeg for 10 days, leading to concerns about COVID vaccine booster's efficacy
No silver medal for vaccine rollout
Manitobans to get proof of vaccination - Province launches online portal for COVID immunization records after being 'inundated' with requests
Made with love - Thermëa chef keeps it simple but creative at home
Sign language - Every new job helps tell someone's business story, but Storie likes to preserve the old stories
Manitoba First Nations face vaccine delays - Second doses arriving later than expected; others still waiting
Pallister says Ontario, Alberta interested in Manitoba's vaccine deal - Liberals call it a costly bet on developer with political ties
Most-senior Manitobans at top of vaccination list - Residents age 95 and older will be eligible to book appointments next week to get their first shot, province announces
Building strength in vaccination lull before long run
Generous, compassionate, an 'uncle' to street people - Indigenous man who died after incident with jail guards had tough background
Wasted opportunity - Winnipeg stuck on landfill diversion plateau
Einarson embraces Team Canada status for 'surreal' Scotties
Reggae resiliency - Reggae musician's winding journey from DRC leads to launch of new single
Further testing rules out U.K. variant on northern Manitoba reserve
Homeless camp death underscores housing needs: advocates
U.S. judge rules against neo-Nazi former Manitoba reservist - Defence lawyers fail in effort to suppress evidence against Patrik Mathews, co-accused in Maryland
Table for some? - Expectations, finances take hit in return to in-person dining
Manitoba obligated to further loosen restrictions if hospitalizations remain low
WSO concert repertoire celebrates women
Trouba trade tilts further in Jets favour
Happy to be playing again - Akot makes most of transfer to Boise State
Discord in fire-paramedic service burning out of control - Discord in fire-paramedic service burning out of control
Manitoba move to secure own vaccine supply 'a political statement': expert
Risky business - Manitobans emerging from COVID cocoons face spectre of new threat of highly contagious variants
Breaking dining-out rules will come back to bite us
Striking a match - Pandemic isolation has lit a fire under single people looking for life partners
Polar express - Winnipeg adventurer hikes Mantario Trail in the snow
COVID running up the score on some U.S. NHL teams
The last hockey game - No high school play since memorable clash between Collège Béliveau and Glenlawn
Manitoba's decision to buy 2M doses of yet-to-be-approved vaccine applauded
Pallister's vaccine deal full of holes
Face, voice of vaccine rollout: Reimer seeks to save lives, earn trust - Dr. Joss Reimer seeks to save lives, earn trust as face and voice of vaccine rollout
If we're going with science, inoculate the elderly... period
Double-masking enters pandemic debate
Good vibrations - Sales of sex toys booming
Manitoba's 18-day wait to find COVID-19 variant 'insane' - Province urged to recruit more labs, lift veil of secrecy
Different pandemic approaches, different outcomes - Slower vaccination rates, lower stimulus will stall Canada's economic recovery compared to U.S.
Union didn't start racist fire, but silence does nothing to help community extinguish it
Hope springs as wedding ceremony capacity jumps
City looks for safe drop-in space for street-involved women
The Iceman carveth - Whimsical wonderland graces Aberdeen Avenue front yard
Jetcetera Ep. 51: Doobie’s Debut - Jetcetera Ep. 51: Doobie’s Debut
Possibility of a surge in cases increases after Manitoba records first case of U.K. variant
Province loosening up a little - Restrictions to be further eased Friday
Hospitalization numbers keep restriction rollback in check
Confusing rules leave business owners anxious - Province's announcement of reopenings not all roses and sunshine for local operators
No guarantee of public alerts to all possible virus exposures - Province focuses on widespread risk situations; private businesses may not disclose whether staff have tested positive
Pandemic blamed for trashy 2020 in Winnipeg
New spin on old polar vortex behaviour
Manitoba in 'risky spot' as further relaxed restrictions loom
City dental clinic sues over online review - Customer posts can be very impactful, marketing expert says
Rapid expansion - Testing tool rolling out provincewide to support quick action on COVID-19 within care homes
River rink row sinks frozen fun
Roses red, violets blue, business owners hope love comes through
When boring is a thrill - Selkirk planning for a healthy, happy climate-changed community
No doubt about Dubois - Jets' new centre the total package
Vintage views - Armed with decades-old cameras, local photographer explores city
'We're really failing our seniors' - Former MP Glover signs on as aide at Manitoba care home
Province's poor pandemic planning failed care homes
Union vows to defend firefighters in racism incident to 'fullest extent possible'
Puncturing the shield of 'implicit bias'
On guard against COVID-19 variants - So far, no mutations have surfaced in Manitoba. Here's how to keep it that way.
Putting joy on hold - For many parents, joy of new baby tempered with sense of loss during pandemic
Game of their lives - Teachers work with Microsoft and Minecraft to create Anishinaabe society
Lots of Jets sure bets for Olys - Team is stacked with international quality
Firefighters who refused to treat Indigenous woman put on administrative leave
Manitoba considers easing more pandemic restrictions as COVID cases decline
Roses are red, businesses are blue - Reopening announcement leaves businesses with plenty of questions
Anchor's aweigh - Former news anchor Gord Leclerc charts new path with his own reno company
Maples care home critically understaffed as it battled Manitoba's worst outbreak
Potential resignations don't concern Pallister - Out-of-province leisure travel edict prompts Brandon U governor to step down; premier says directive adds clarity to what was 'eminently clear'
Finally, Manitobans learn to live with COVID
Dream tourney turns into COVID-19 nightmare - Women's league event comes to abrupt end due to virus outbreak
Firefighters who refused to treat woman still on the job
CUPE Manitoba president charged with sex assault
Pallister should 'get out of the way' - Pallister should 'get out of the way': Tory sources
Premier's travel edict a dangerous political move
Ottawa's weak response highlights leadership lowlight
'I have moved, but I am not leaving' - Community leader Sel Burrows downsizes, saying it's time to pass the torch to new generation
Jets left to wait for Dubois - NHL wrong to let Columbus get head start in trade
Firefighters' refusal to help paramedic treat Indigenous patient motivated by racism - Investigation probes racist-fuelled divide among first responders
Pallister's travel edict earns mixed reviews - Premier lays down law for government appointees ignoring public-health guidelines 'for leisure purposes'
Pandemic playbook missing all its pages
Tag? No one's it! - Louis Riel School Division takes recess, phys-ed activity out of the schoolyard
January provides glimpse of future: climate researchers
Menu options plentiful on Netflix smorgasbord
Goldeyes preparing to play ball at Shaw Park - Whether that can happen still up in the air
Vaccine-eligibility priorities to include younger First Nations people - Plan designed to free up hospital capacity, provincial officials say
Manitoba seniors starting to fill care-home beds again
'Cautious' capacity limits confusing - Experts predict more COVID cases as restrictions loosen, shoppers swarm malls
Unreasonable expectations: COVID-19 exposes holes in vaccine production, distribution
Extender nurses stretched to limits - Pandemic weight heavy on health-care professionals redeployed to ICUs
Sudden popularity, extreme peril - Guide not surprised after couple found dead in ice-fishing tent
'I've got to cheer my boys on' - 'I've got to cheer my boys on': Tkachuks' grandfather
A farewell to foxes - Musician found inspiration surreptitiously observing crafty foxes in his yard
