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The Church of God Restoration posted a video uploaded to Facebook on Sunday, showing several instances of people gathering closely. No one seen in the video is wearing a mask, and an audience is heard but not seen. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press files)
A Steinbach-area church that has been fined multiple times for meeting despite public health restrictions posted a livestream video Sunday showing an indoor service.
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A Steinbach-area church that has been fined multiple times for meeting despite public health restrictions posted a livestream video Sunday showing an indoor service.
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Manitoba’s health orders and the role of Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial health officer, will be reviewed in two separate hearings.
The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms filed a Dec. 9 to challenge the health orders and restrictions implemented by the province to slow the spread of the pandemic.
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There will be a two-day hearing on Feb. 9 to challenge the constitutionality of the delegation of broad and far-reaching power to the CPPHO under the Public Health Act of Manitoba. The case will be heard by Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba.
Steinbach protest calls for end to code-red restrictions
Minister says call for fervent prayer right response to COVID-19 By: Cody Sellar
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A protester holds a sign that reads “end the lockdown” at a protest organized by the group Hugs Over Masks outside city hall in Steinbach, Saturday afternoon. (Daniel Crump / Winnipeg Free Press)
Dozens of people gathered in front of Steinbach’s city hall Saturday afternoon to protest code-red restrictions. The group known as Hugs Over Masks set up loudspeakers on the steps and had signs with messages that included “Faith is Essential,” “The Media is the Virus” and “Lockdown is About Control.”
Rally decries pandemic restrictions from steps of city hall By: Jordan Ross
People fed up with Manitoba’s coronavirus restrictions gathered outside Steinbach City Hall Saturday for a two-hour rally that began with upbeat music and ended with fines.
People fed up with Manitoba’s coronavirus restrictions gathered outside Steinbach City Hall Saturday for a two-hour rally that began with upbeat music and ended with fines.
The event, organized online, was the second Hugs Over Masks protest held in Steinbach in the past two months.
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An organizer who only identified herself as Sharon said the event was planned to to protest government restrictions and the loss of civil liberties during the pandemic.
Gloria Froese knows that her 17-year-old self would have been front and centre at anti-mask protests.
Gloria Froese knows that her 17-year-old self would have been front and centre at anti-mask protests.
Two decades after Froese left the Church of God Restoration, whose pastors and members have attended such protests in Manitoba, she says the church s real goal is to recruit members and retain its current flock.
Winkler mayor dispels Rebel Media report
Winkler may be known for farmer sausage, its large Mennonite population, and being the largest city in the Pembina Valley.
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Winkler may be known for farmer sausage, its large Mennonite population, and being the largest city in the Pembina Valley.