​​In 2018, he was part of a team of CBC journalists who won the Ron Laidlaw Award for the corporation's extensive digital coverage on asylum seekers crossing into Canada. Two Winnipeg nursing homes have reported COVID-19 cases, including one where a worker has tested positive for the illness and another where a patient became infected. He said the worker was not a direct care provider to residents. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Comments are welcome while open. Ex-pro wrestler accused in nursing home death Former pro wrestler Verne Gagne once shared the spotlight with guys with names like Killer Kowalski, Mad Dog Vachon and Baron Von Raschke. On Friday health officials announced a second person — a man in his 50s from Winnipeg — has died of COVID-19 in Manitoba, and another 15 cases were reported overnight. He added his mom lives with asthma and Parkinson's. If you visited one of these sites on the dates/times below, you do not need to self-isolate. The coronavirus deaths originating from the nursing home’s address began on March 29, with the passing of a 74-year-old man. By: Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, The Associated Press Posted: 11:16 PM CDT Tuesday, Mar. As part of our commitment to ensure the health and safety of our residents and employees, all individuals entering City facilities or using City vehicles, including Winnipeg Transit and Winnipeg Transit Plus, must wear a face mask as a means to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Staff who are in contact with residents will also be wearing protective gear, he said. fugitives Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod, which attracted international attention. Some people can develop a more severe illness. Any residents showing symptoms will be isolated immediately and tested, the statement says. CORONAVIRUS. Photo by JOHN WOODS / … In 2019, he was on the ground in northern Manitoba covering the manhunt for B.C. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. "I haven't received a report of that nature. A Winnipeg man has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 103-year-old woman at a nursing home. Read More. Page 1 of 293 jobs. ​Austin Grabish joined CBC in 2016 after freelancing for several outlets. Actionmarguerite CEO Charles Gagné said in the online statement the worker's last day on the job was Monday, March 30. Questions about COVID-19? The CEO said Friday he would be contacting families of seniors in the home, as the facility does contact tracing of residents and staff who may have been in contact with the employee. Sort by: relevance - date. For full COVID-19 coverage from Global News, click here. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Indeed may be compensated by these employers, helping keep Indeed free for job seekers. 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