On Thursday, June 10, Premier Brian Pallister held a press conference to lay out a loose framework for reopening Manitoba’s economy and allowing Manitobans to enjoy broader freedoms progressively throughout the summer.

An investigation body assigned to deal with charges related to the actions of RCMP’s officer, the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU), has concluded that an allegation against an on-duty RCMP officer has merit.

Manitobans who are making the choice to get vaccinated against COVID-19 will be entered into a unique lottery this summer. Nearly $2 million in cash and scholarships will be given away, further encouraging people to get their jab as quickly as possible.

On June 8, the province announced the start of a new strategy to incentivize Manitobans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The provincial government will start issuing immunization cards to fully vaccinated individuals—and the cards will come with freedoms and benefits not yet available to the population at large.

Taliah Braun was born in July 2007 with what she calls “a difference.” A few days after her birth, her doctor noticed that one of her eyes wouldn’t open—and after a visit to a specialist, she was diagnosed with paediatric congenital micropthalmia.

At approximately 7:50 p.m. on June 5, a large thunderstorm passed over the Niverville area, causing major damage to the Niverville Centennial Arena. The roof over the back half of the structure lifted off in an extremely strong gust of wind, breaking it free and tossing it over the outdoor rink to the east of the building.