Manitoba nursing crisis roots in post election reforms
Manitoba Nurses Union president Darlene Jackson says the nurse shortage intensified after the PC government elected and restructured healthcare. She cites mandatory eight hour shifts, higher workloads, and staff leaving for clinics as key factors, adding many nurses retired early or moved to regional authorities. She warned Manitoba now faces one of the country’s worst shortages.
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Doris' Pizza Closes After Seven Years in Roblin
Doris Van Aert, who opened Doris' Pizza in 2016 after buying what was Metal Red's Pizza, announces the restaurant's closing last Saturday. She recalls hiring high school staff, pandemic challenges shifting to takeout, rising costs, and delivery demand while plans for a new owner and next chapter unfold locally.
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Manitoba Extends Public Health Orders Through Feb 1
Atwal urges Manitobans to reduce household contacts and stay home when possible as public health orders extend to Feb 1. He urges vaccination and boosters, notes ongoing restrictions aim to slow spread and protect health care. Manitoba remains at the Orange level with testing and learning plan updates continuing.
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