Erik Pindera

"Somehow it wasn’t as bad as we thought.”

More than 8,000 people currently have the novel coronavirus in Manitoba, 276 of whom are in hospital.

The novel coronavirus is surging in Steinbach and the surrounding area.

Health officials reported nine deaths and 431 new novel coronavirus cases on the eve of the Nov. 12 shutdown — the test positivity rate in the province’s capital is now 10.7 per cent.

Eight have died in the last 48 hours.

Winnipeg’s existing sewage system could be overrun with fecal matter if the city’s population increases by 90,000 within five to nine years.

Emergency crews were called to Maples Personal care home Friday night, according to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.

“I see a complete natural disaster.”

The shutdown comes amid rising novel coronavirus case numbers in the province — currently, Manitoba has the worst case count per capita nationwide while critical care capacity in Winnipeg hospitals is on the brink.

UM Properties aims to have between 1,500 and 2,000 residential units built in two buildings within four-and-a-half to five years.

The current lease, set to expire in 2023, has been subject to more than five years of debate at city hall.

Dr. Brent Roussin said Thursday increasing COVID-19 cases prompted new rules for schools, including increased physical distancing, that go into effect Monday.

Some businesses — like beverage rooms, nightclubs, casinos and bingo halls — will have to close outright for two weeks.

Sixty-seven of those infected are residents, while 22 are staff, resulting in a ‘staffing crisis’ according to the union representing health care workers.

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation demanded immediate assistance and money for mental health supports from Indigenous Services Canada, the nation’s governance wrote in an open letter.

The public insurer reported $110.1 million in net income in its first quarter, compared to $94.7 million in the same period last year.

Debate teacher John Robinson called the first presidential debate appalling.

The increased restrictions come amid a rise in positive COVID-19 cases in Winnipeg in recent weeks.

The group, the Police Accountability Coalition, wants improved civilian oversight of police, cuts to the police service budget and for officers to stop using some tactics.

"It’s imperative that people pay attention," Manitoba RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Paul Manaigre said