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Kyle Penner, Grace Mennonite Church

1 minute video Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2021

A Steinbach pastor who was part of a provincial government ad campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccinations is taking the high road after a barrage of criticism from anti-vaxxers.

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AP: Presidential race too early to call

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AP: Presidential race too early to call

3 minute video Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020

President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in on the United States' inconclusive presidential election. The Associated Press has not yet declared a winner in the presidential race. (Nov. 4)

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Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020
AP: Presidential race too early to call

Headlines across the US mark virus’ grim milestone

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Headlines across the US mark virus’ grim milestone

1 minute video Thursday, May. 28, 2020

Newspaper headlines around the United States Thursday marked the passing of a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. (May 28) (The Associated Press)

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Thursday, May. 28, 2020
Headlines across the US mark virus’ grim milestone

COVID in the city

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COVID in the city

1 minute video Friday, May. 8, 2020

30 journalists, 24 hours and the story of our lifetime

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Friday, May. 8, 2020
COVID in the city

Canada’s differences precluded clear rules for reopening, Trudeau says

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Canada’s differences precluded clear rules for reopening, Trudeau says

2 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020

The provincial and federal governments agreed on general principles for lifting restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 but not on hard rules and measurements to use. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that's because each jurisdiction is different and one set of standards wouldn't have worked.

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Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020
Canada’s differences precluded clear rules for reopening, Trudeau says

Life before pandemic remembered as ‘old normal’

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Life before pandemic remembered as ‘old normal’

3 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic that has spread across the globe has bound people together by a common memory: Daily life before arrival of the pandemic -- now seen as the "old normal."

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Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020
Life before pandemic remembered as ‘old normal’

Manitoba starts to ease COVID-19 restrictions

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Manitoba starts to ease COVID-19 restrictions

2 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020

The Manitoba government is going to start easing some of its COVID-19-related restrictions starting Monday. Premier Brian Pallister says dentists, retail stores, campgrounds and restaurant patios will be able to reopen, and more services could follow in June.

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Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020
Manitoba starts to ease COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 testing in good shape, Tam says

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COVID-19 testing in good shape, Tam says

3 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020

As regular flu season winds down, Dr. Theresa Tam says that's opening lab capacity to do more testing for COVID-19. And she says the federal government is ready to link volunteer contact-tracers to provincial needs, to track down people who might have caught the illness from people who test positive for it.

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Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020
COVID-19 testing in good shape, Tam says

A strong Manitoba needs a strong Free Press

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A strong Manitoba needs a strong Free Press

1 minute video Tuesday, May. 5, 2020

When the world is closing in on us, we are staying open to keep you connected and give you access to the information you need. We will remain on the job to help everyone see their way through this. A strong Manitoba needs a strong Free Press.

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Tuesday, May. 5, 2020
A strong Manitoba needs a strong Free Press

Trudeau promised $350M for charities as donations plunge

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Trudeau promised $350M for charities as donations plunge

3 minute video Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2020

Canada's charities asked for a $10-billion aid package, saying demand for the community aid they give has soared while donations have declined and their fundraising efforts have been diminished. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged $350 million Tuesday, saying the work charities do at ground level is essential in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Canadian Press)

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Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2020
Trudeau promised $350M for charities as donations plunge

Fifth person dies in Manitoba due to COVID-19

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Fifth person dies in Manitoba due to COVID-19

2 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020

Manitoba health officials announced two new positive COVID-19 cases, as well as the death of a woman in her 60s who is the fifth death in the province. Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, says Manitobans must remain vigilant with physical distancing measures in spite of the low number of cases.

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Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020
Fifth person dies in Manitoba due to COVID-19

Health officials say Canada needs increased testing before life can return to normal

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Health officials say Canada needs increased testing before life can return to normal

3 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020

Canada's chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says before life can return to normal, officials need to be able to detect and stamp out new outbreaks of COVID-19. To that end, she says the country needs to continue working on ways to vastly increase its capacity to do wide-spread tests for the virus.

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Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020
Health officials say Canada needs increased testing before life can return to normal

Trudeau warns against opening economy too soon

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Trudeau warns against opening economy too soon

3 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it will be weeks yet before governments can seriously consider loosening economic restrictions related to COVID-19. He warns that doing so too soon could give up ground gained in the public health fight against the pandemic. To help affected workers, the government is expanding eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.

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Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020
Trudeau warns against opening economy too soon

Dan Lett and Dr. Denis Fortier – full video

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Dan Lett and Dr. Denis Fortier – full video

24 minute video Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2020

Columnist Dan Lett and Dr. Denis Fortier, chief medical officer at Southern Health-Santé Sud, talk about wearing masks and gloves.

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Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2020
Dan Lett and Dr. Denis Fortier – full video

Military has 24,000 troops ready for COVID-19 response

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Military has 24,000 troops ready for COVID-19 response

3 minute video Monday, Mar. 30, 2020

Although the Canadian Forces haven't been asked to help yet with the COVID-19 pandemic, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says the military has 24,000 people ready to respond if needed. Gen. Jonathan Vance says they're waiting, "sequestered" so as to stay healthy.

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Monday, Mar. 30, 2020
Military has 24,000 troops ready for COVID-19 response

Trudeau announces details of expanded wage subsidy

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Trudeau announces details of expanded wage subsidy

2 minute video Monday, Mar. 30, 2020

The federal government is widening its promise to subsidize wages for employers affected by COVID-19 to big businesses, non-profits and charities, if they've lost 30 per cent or more of their revenues. But he's warning them not to take advantage of the multibillion-dollar program, and to see that the money goes to workers, not owners.

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Monday, Mar. 30, 2020
Trudeau announces details of expanded wage subsidy

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