COVID-19

COLT is looking to expand the integration of fixed local COLT routes and enhance regional service. The new full local regional service integration will allow for multiple trips into Calgary which will provide riders with more options for changing schedules.

The Northwestern Health Unit has reported zero new positive COVID-19 test results across the district.

Currently, there are eight active cases in the NWHU catchment area. Four cases in the Kenora Health Region, two in the Sioux Lookout Health Region, and one each in the Rainy River and Dryden/Red Lake Health Regions. 

The Northwestern Health Unit has confirmed that the Delta variant of COVID-19 has been noted throughout the region. 

Anyone, including those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, should get tested if they have symptoms to prevent further transmission.

A Winnipeg school is celebrating a full return to the classroom; a first since pandemic restrictions began.

For the past two school years, the halls at Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute (MBCI) have been emptier than usual. A quiet music room and faces on screens became the norm for the school, like many others, throughout the pandemic.

A Winnipeg school is celebrating a full return to the classroom; a first since pandemic restrictions began.

For the past two school years, the halls at Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute (MBCI) have been emptier than usual. A quiet music room and faces on screens became the norm for the school, like many others, throughout the pandemic.

While it is unknown at this point if schools will remain in person for the entire year, those in charge are hopeful.

On Wednesday most schools across Manitoba are expected to have their first day back. Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Jazz Atwal says they are expecting a jump in cases due to the school year, but can not say by how much.

The increasing COVID-19 cases count did not take a break over the long weekend.

From Friday to Monday the total number of new cases reported was 4,903.

Hospitalizations increased by 87 for a total of 602.

ICU admissions increased by 19 for a total of 137.

Another 17 deaths were reported over the four-day period for a total of 2,407.

There are now 15,486 active cases in Alberta with a positivity rate of over 11 per cent.

While COVID-19 cases rose dramatically the vaccination rates did not.

The Northwestern Health Unit has reported six new positive COVID-19 cases in the region.

Two new cases each were found in both the Kenora, and Sioux Lookout regions, and one case each in the Dryden/Red Lake, and Rainy River regions.

Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for these cases will be contacted directly.

The six additional cases found puts the active case count up to eight cases in the NWHU catchment area.

Manitoban students will be heading back to school with mental wellness on the minds of their educators.

On Tuesday morning, the day before most schools hold their first classes across Manitoba, ministers Audrey Gordon and Cliff Cullen stand outside of Louis Riel School Division's (LRSD) headquarters. Joined by the division's Superintendent Christian Michalik and Canadian Mental Health Association's CEO Marion Cooper, the province announced more than one million dollars will be set aside for mental health care.

The province is sharing a COVID-19 update for the past four days.

A new vaccine dashboard will break down information on cases and indicate whether they are fully, partially or non-vaccinated. It also includes new and actives cases, hospitalizations and ICU data. The dashboard is posted online and will be updated daily.