GCJenks

Question his methods all you want, he may well be wrong. You just can’t question how much he cares for Manitoba. The NDP did a lot of damage to this province, Pallister likely went too far with some of his changes but a lot of what he did was recommended to the NDP but they were too chicken to do it. Nothing drives me crazier than people accusing him of cutting health care. How can it be cuts if he is spending more? Yes, he piloted a complete reorganization of the health care system but he didn’t make cuts. Changes are not cuts.

People don’t like being told what they can and can’t do even if it is the right thing to do. It was quite apparent to me watching the modelling presentation today that we had strict restrictions with very poor public adherence. We are in the situation we are in because of the things the public did or didn’t do not because of what our leaders told us. Think what you want of him as a person but that is BS. He has worn his heart on his sleeve and broken down several times since the spring. You may not like how he delivers his message but he’s doing everything he can because he cares. He’s not in this for money or praise but because he feels he can make Manitoba a better place.

I am hearing it is all over the US news. I've had a couple of friends down there ask me what I thought of it.

It was part of his briefing. Sorry can’t tell you what minute. You could likely search for a shortened version. https://youtu.be/l0JnNN371LE

That’s weird. The video should still be on YouTube.

There are not many politicians that would openly call a portion of his base Idiots to their faces. You have to give him some credit for that. We all took our foot off the gas after the almost non event wave 1 was. I look at other jurisdictions that had severe outcomes early that also are at a point where things are about to break. Quebec and BC especially, how can theor Premiers have those approval ratings with what is happening around them?

A fairly surprising retweet here. https://twitter.com/paulstanleylive/status/1334677192979058688?s=21 Can’t say Pallister doesn’t speak the truth.

Hal Anderson had a great chat with Pastor Bruce Martin of Calvary Temple today. While I’m not the member of any church I could easily sit and listen tomPastor Bruce for a couple hours. He just gets it if you ask me. Starts about 5:40 of this clip. https://omny.fm/shows/cjob-afternoon/pastor-present

As bad as thing are here in Manitoba I can’t believe the shitshow that Alberta appears to be. Once a Mecca for Canadians wanting to make bank it is now below SK in places people would be willing to move. They must be putting something new in the water out there, friends and family that have always been normal educated people have been posting some weird stuff lately.

I am relieved that there is no change for K to 6. My grade 3 is doing well in a class of 11 in school learners. Both his before and after program and school have been excellent and case free so far.

Broken record much? I say again, I have never suggested cutting taxes redistribution of collection would be an idea that has worked. Here’s a hint, those that make more also consume more taxes based on consumption result in the wealthy paying more taxes... ”cutting taxes doesn’t work” “Built from bottom up” Sounds exceptionally progressive to me. I curious as to your experience of a strong economy is built from the bottom up? Where has this been successful? I’m not denying your idea, I am genuinely curious as to your reference point.

Are you talking individual or corporate? Think Drs / entrepreneurs and other wealth creators. Tax them any higher and they will go elsewhere. How does that make this a better country to live in. Raiding taxes is not a solution, fiscal responsibility needs to be something to strive for. Successful businesses find a way to spend less government needs to do the same.

You should do some research on this. Canada taxes it’s highest earners at one of the highest rates in the world. They pay a higher percentage of their own income and the greatest share of national income. I heard an interview on the radio the other day about National Pharmacare plan with professor from Carleton. I believe the number quoted was the top 40% of earners pay over 80% of the taxes paid. These are also the most mobile individuals and most likely to leave if they feel being taxed too much. What would be great is for government to start spending our money as if there is a finite amount of it and stop asking for more all the time. I believe the clip is this first section with professor Ian Lee geoff-currier/great-mood/embed?style=cover" frameborder="0" width="100%" height="180"></iframe>

Absolutely. Many of my American friends that I talk to regularly had household only dinners, no one that I know when home or had kids coming home. Many are disgusted and fearful of what they see around them.

The order states that retailers must stop selling non-essential items as of midnight Friday. By Saturday they must not even be able to try and purchase them. Basically if you take a TV or gaming system to the till now, they have to refuse to sell it to you. By tomorrow they have to have blocked your access to even try and purchase in store. As an essential retailer that’s volume is about 95% essential items but has lots of non-essential items on display this is a total pain in the arse. We spent much of yesterday removing access to certain items and today will finish.

I'm pretty sure I heard Quebec had done the same thing, possibly 2035.

I’m sure there is more to the story but in the end what matters is another 20 hospitality staff are out of work. I feel for the more than any, they have few prospects of new employment anytime soon.

They have another location on Pembina. I think the pandemic only sealed their fate. I have been too or picked up food from every restaurant in the complex they are in but never them and I love wings. Little Bones is farther away and I would go there 100 times before Wild Wings. You do have to wonder about a landlord that rather have an empty space during a pandemic that work out a rent reduction with a 10 year tenant.

That is awesome trolling. I especially love the Sheetz GC request...

Oh please can it be Thanksgiving instead?

Relieved that this process has been mostly peaceful. Glad to admit I was wrong on the rioting, hoping I stay wrong the entire week.

I got a text from a friend in PA, 6:30am he arrived at the poll and was already 7th in line. Do we start an over/under on riots/deaths? How far has their image dropped that I would even make such a statement as a joke...

New restriction in the North and WPG Schools. Northern Regional Health Authority and Churchill: RESTRICTED New COVID-19 public health orders will be issued for the Northern health region and Churchill by the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer. These orders will come into effect Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 and remain in effect for a minimum of two weeks. Under the new orders: The maximum size of gatherings is reduced to five people. This applies to ceremonies such as weddings and funerals and social events like banquets and receptions, as well as informal gatherings such as dinners and house parties. Gatherings involving more than five persons may take place if: the number of persons attending does not exceed 30 per cent of the usual capacity of the place or premises where the gathering is held; the place or premises where the gathering is held is physically divided into separate areas which contain no more than five persons each; and persons in each area are prevented from coming into close proximity with persons in another area during the gathering as well as when entering or leaving. Casinos and bingo halls must close. Entertainment facilities with a license under the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act that requires the licensee to present live entertainment must close to members of the public, with the exception of providing food for take-out or delivery. Other licensed businesses must limit occupancy to 50 per cent of their usual capacity. The maximum occupancy of retail businesses is limited to 50 per cent of their usual capacity. The maximum occupancy of restaurants is limited to 50 per cent of their usual capacity. The maximum occupancy of personal service businesses is limited to 50 per cent of their usual occupancy or one person for each 10 square metres of the premises that is open to the public, whichever is less. Operators of a restaurant or licensed premises, theatre, museum, gallery, library, personal service business, concert hall, or fitness facility are required to keep contact information for members of the public attending their premises and maintain those records for 21 days to support contract tracing.  Individuals in the Northern health region must also: Wear a mask in all indoor public places. Stay home when sick. Practice social distancing, hand washing/sanitizing and cough etiquette. Follow public health guidance on travel and self-isolation. Vulnerable people, such as seniors, are encouraged to exercise additional caution. Previous provisions in place for all other sectors, not listed above, in this region remain in place. Further direction or additional restrictions may put in place by public health at any time. Winnipeg Schools... In addition, the following measures will be put in place for schools in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region and the Northern health regions under the Restricted Level (Orange), effective Oct. 26, 2020: Schools must ensure two meters of physical distancing to the greatest extent possible, and adjust classroom space as necessary; excess furniture must be removed from classrooms to create additional space; other spaces within schools must be repurposed to accommodate more distancing (e.g., multipurpose rooms, empty rooms, shared spaces, common areas, and libraries). Extracurricular activities are only permitted if all learning and distancing requirements have been met. If these activities continue, established guidelines must be followed and, in the case of sports, participants should maintain distance when not active. Teachers and staff who move across cohorts of students, including substitute teachers, are required to wear medical masks. Medical-grade disposable masks have been issued to all schools. N95 masks are not required. Indoor choir and the use of wind instruments are not permitted. All field trips must be postponed or cancelled. Blended learning (in-class and online) for grades 9 to 12 where distancing cannot be achieved will continue as per status quo. K-8 students may be offered a temporary remote learning option for the duration of the Restricted level (Orange). All other public health measures will still in effect. Public health officials also advise: an outbreak has been declared at Arborgate School, 70 Normandeau Bay in LaBroquerie, and the school has been elevated to orange on the province’s #RestartMB Pandemic Response System; an outbreak has been declared at Ochekwi Sipi Personal Care Home, Fisher River Cree Nation due to a positive case in a health care worker. The facility has been elevated to red on the province’s #RestartMB Pandemic Response System and additional protocols have been put into place; and the outbreak at Bethesda Place personal care home has been declared over.

Double / triple post.

The problem with Dougald's quote is that is patently false. Business as usual? The government has reduced capacity, mandated masks shortened the operating hours and is looking to regulate noise levels as well. They are trying everything they can to keep people employed while trying to balance public health. They have said time and time again that it is safe to go out IF you follow all the recommended public health directives. It will come to the point that people follow along and these business will be able to stay open under these guidelines or they will be forced to close. I still feel restaurant dining with family is safe, not sure I would want to go hang out in a lounge with 9 others that I only see occasionally and don't know what they do the rest of the time.