Manitoba has extended its harsh lockdown for another two weeks, making it the fourth extension since it was imposed on November 12.
Manitoba originally imposed a 14-day lockdown in mid-November to "flatten the curve" of COVID-19. It was then extended for another two weeks, then for a month, and now for another two weeks. This means the original 14-day lockdown will last at least 51 days.
Under this lockdown, all "non-essential" businesses are closed and big box stores are only allowed to sell essential items. Churches and gyms are also closed, while weed stores are allowed to stay open.
Premier Brian Pallister told Manitobans at the start of the month that the lockdown would almost certainly not be extended, but following 222 new COVID-19 cases on Friday and pressure from the medical establishment, he has changed his mind.
Winnipeg Jets given green light
While Manitobans won't get a break from some of the harshest restrictions in the country, NHL players will. The government will allow the Winnipeg Jets to play at Bell MTS Place.
This comes as other provinces relax the rules to allow professional hockey teams to have hockey games. Fans will not be able to attend the games.
Manitobans are not a fan of the strict lockdown imposed by Pallister's PC government, and as a result, he now is the most unpopular premier in Canada, according to polling done in November.
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