Roblin Bans Single-use Plastic Bags at Retailers
The Municipality of Roblin imposed a bylaw effective January 1 prohibiting plastic checkout bags. Shoppers must bring reusable bags as the ban aims to cut waste and municipal cleanup costs and protect wildlife. Similar Canadian cities like Regina have bag bans in place or planned this year.
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Omicron restrictions expand across Prairie Mountain Health sites
Prairie Mountain Health imposes new Omicron related limits on all hospitals and personal care homes. Social visits are suspended with exceptions for essential care partners who pass screening and wear masks. Only one designated visitor allowed in maternity wards and other sensitive areas. Public visit and outpatient access are restricted. Manitoba also tightens isolation rules for positive cases with vaccinated individuals isolating five days and unvaccinated ten days. Health minister Audrey Gordon says changes aim to reduce strain on health services.
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