Items deemed essential under the new orders include food, personal care and health products, baby and child-care items, outdoor winter clothing and pet supplies. All Manitoba non-essential retailers to close and in-store shopping is also restricted to essential goods only for those allowed to remain open. Starting Friday, the businesses considered vital enough to stay open in Manitoba's near-lockdown can only sell in-store what public health deems essential. As of Friday, November 20, 2020, essential retailers must prohibit the purchase of … Continued The decision comes after today’s […] Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Manitoba government has ordered all non-essential services to close under The Public Health Act as approved by the minister of health, seniors and active living to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of all Manitobans. "The best thing we can do for our local businesses … to help them get back into business, is to beat COVID down.". Provincial officials give update on COVID-19 outbreak: Thusday, November 19, 2020. Manitoba's restrictions are the strongest in the country, but some people and businesses violated the "spirit" of the original orders, which made these stricter measures necessary, Pallister said. Manitoba is clamping down on private gatherings and businesses selling non-essential items in an effort to slow the alarming rise in coronavirus infections in the province. ... Manitoba, R2X 3B6. Parts and supplies for all types of motor vehicles and watercraft, various parts and supplies for all types of motor vehicles and watercrafts (including ATV's and motorcycles), air fresheners, ashtrays, seat and steering wheel covers, floor mats, and sunshades, refrigerators, freezers, kitchen stoves, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers and air conditioning units, coffeemakers, electric kettles, toasters, blenders, stand mixers, food processors, crockpots, and pressure cookers, 19. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. The Manitoba government is adding teeth to province-wide COVID-19 restrictions, banning gatherings at private residences and limiting retail sales to essential items only. If a retail business primarily sells used clothing, footwear or household articles, it may sell non-essential items to in-person shoppers. Existing orders limiting public gatherings outside the home to five people remain in effect, to allow for events such as weddings, funerals and baptisms to take place. Products related to food preparation or storage, aluminum foil, saran wrap and food containers, pots and pans, utensils (spatulas, whisks, kitchen knives or similar items), cutting boards, dishcloths, tea towels and disposable food products such as disposable plates, forks knives, etc, dinnerware, bowls, serving items, speciality items such as popsicle molds, pasta makers, silicone baking mats, cannoli tubes or similar items, soap and skin care products, hair care products, dental care products, eye care products, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, razors and shaving cream, brushes, combs, elastics, hair dye, nail polish and cosmetics, perfume, blow dryers, hair straighteners, curling irons and decorative hair accessories, prescription drugs, over the counter medication, vitamins and supplements, birth control and first aid products, corrective lenses and glasses, wheel chairs, walkers, canes, splints and similar products or supplies, lift chairs (recliners), prosthetics, and mastectomy bras, diapers, wipes, baby bottles and other infant feeding and nursing accessories, infant clothing and sleepers, car seats, cribs, strollers, infant carriers, baby gates and monitors, children's toys, children's books and children's clothing, toilet paper, tissue paper and paper towels, laundry detergent, fabric softener, dish soap, bleach, cleaning agents, cleaning cloths and brushes, mops and brooms, vacuums and air fresheners, 9.Household safety and protection products, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, firewood, flashlights, lighters and survival candles, portable heaters and fire extinguishers, winter jackets, snow pants, underwear, winter headwear, gloves and mitts, socks, pantyhose, and winter boots, footwear (excluding winter boots), non-seasonal clothing for adults and children, 12. Non-essential items are taped off in a Canadian tire store in Winnipeg. Manitoba bans in-store sales of non-essential items, visitors to homes with some exceptions The new health orders aim to slow the spread of COVID-19 infections by … RCC is relentlessly pushing to get all non-essential retailers reopened as soon as possible. Previous public health orders simply limited capacity at 25 per cent, without a hard cap on numbers. The Manitoba government has announced a new digital campaign to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-essential items refer to any good and products not set out in the orders. Non-essential items include books, toys, jewelry, flowers, perfume, consumer electronics and sporting equipment. The new restrictions on gatherings only apply to private residences. Businesses that violate the public health orders could be hit with a $5,000 fine. “The current trend of COVID-19 cases and wide-spread community transmission is unsustainable and causing significant strain on our health-care system,” said Roussin. The new orders also further restrict capacity at large retailers to either 25 per cent of normal capacity or a maximum of 250 people, whichever is lower. Acknowledging the complexity of defining non-essential items, the Manitoba government has prepared a clarity document intended to provide guidance to retail businesses and inspectors on what are “essential” items. Under the earlier critical-level orders, only stores that sold essential items were allowed to remain open, but many of those businesses also sold non-essential items. Liquor and cannabis sales will also be permitted. Manitoba is clamping down on private gatherings and businesses selling non-essential items in an effort to slow the alarming rise in coronavirus infections in the province. This includes jewelry, flowers, perfume, other cosmetics, consumer electronics, sporting equipment, books and toys. For the purposes of the current state of emergency relating to COVID-19, the government of Ontario has deemed the following services essential: 1. A list of essential and non-essential items are set out in the orders and in the backgrounder attached. "So don't think you can profit in the short term at the expense of putting lives at risk," he said. It also includes serious restrictions on retail stores and what people can purchase. This includes restrictions on gatherings in public buildings, and private homes. A representative of the Retail Council of Canada said although retailers understand what needs to be done, they are disappointed that Manitoba has reached the point of needing further restrictions on the few remaining stores that are allowed open. Personal protective equipment and protective clothing for use in the workplace, masks, respirators, gloves, safety glasses or goggles, safety, tactical or combat boots or shoes, overalls and protective aprons, protective headgear, reflective clothing and medical uniforms and scrubs, non-protective work uniforms and sunglasses, pet food, bird feed, food and water bowls, collar, leash, ID tags, animal health products (nail clippers, first aid supplies, toothbrush and toothpaste) carriers, kitty litter, training pads and diapers, grooming supplies. Including interior finishes such as flooring, lighting, paint, flooring, carpeting, etc, decorative items such as blinds and curtains, 22. WINNIPEG -- Under Manitoba’s Code Red restrictions, stores that are allowed to stay open cannot sell any non-essential items in person. Non-essential items include books, toys, jewelry, flowers, perfume, consumer electronics and sporting equipment. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. This includes jewelry, flowers, perfume, consumer electronics, sporting equipment, books and toys. Products related to property maintenance, shovels, brooms, snow blowers, sand and road salt, plants, gardening supplies and yard decorations, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, highlighters, calculators, paper, notebooks, binders, glue sticks, folders, pencil sharpeners, and graph paper, lunch bags, backpacks, laptop bags, toner, ink cartridges, printers, computers and other consumer electronic products, indoor and outdoor holiday decorations, Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, gift wrap, gift bags, tissue paper, tags, bows, greeting cards and seasonal religious items such as menorahs and holiday or religious candles, toys, clothing, other items traditionally exchanged as gifts or seasonal sporting equipment such as hockey skates, skis, toboggans or snowshoes, plates, bowls, glassware, flatware (forks, spoons, knives), mugs, bakeware, small appliances such as a coffee pot, toaster, waffle makers, decorative items, linens and towels (bathroom linen, bedroom linen, curtains, cushion covers, placemats, tablecloths, pillows, picture frames, framed art and similar items, couches, mattresses, bed frames, chairs, tables, desks, nightstands, home storage, waste baskets and similar items, calendars, planners, staplers, paperclips, post-it notes, desk organizers, paper shredders, hard drives, USB/flash drives, whiteboards, toner, ink cartridges, printers, copiers, computers, monitors, and other consumer electronic products, computers, tablets, printers, video game consoles, televisions, speakers and smart home devices, radios, audio/video/data power cables and similar items and related accessories, non-commercial paint, sewing machines, fabric, beads, jewellery, yarn, artist's canvas, sketchbooks, art desks and easels, clay and sculpting supplies and thread and similar materials for sewing, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, water coolers, musical instruments, jewellery, flowers, perfume, consumer electronics, sporting equipment, books and toys. Where there is a discrepancy between this list and the Public Health Emergency Orders, the Public Health Emergency Orders prevail. He has more than a decade of experience covering news in the city and across the province, working in print, radio, television and online. Any store that sells human or pet food is deemed essential. These new orders come as the per capita daily COVID-19 case numbers in Manitoba remain the highest in Canada, despite the government moving the entire province to red, or critical — the highest level on the pandemic response system. We know you want to be there for your family and friends. That can lead to conflict for cashiers, who are placed in the position of deciding whether a customer can purchase an item, Graham said. WATCH | Manitoba clamps down on non-essential shopping: Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman called on the province to close that loophole and ban the sale of non-essential items. Manitoba takes 'drastic measures' as 8 deaths, 475 new COVID-19 cases announced, Manitoba may limit what big-box stores can sell in partial lockdown, Pallister says. Grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores and similar markets will remain open. Materials, parts and components for the maintenance, repair or construction of residential or commercial building systems, plumbing, electrical and lighting, heating, cooling and ventilation systems such as generators, wood, propane or similar heating sources. Following continually rising cases and frustration by Manitoba’s Chief Public Health Officer regarding the amount of in-store shopping for non-essential items, the province has announced strict new rules that will prohibit non-essential products from being sold in-store for most of the province. The orders are in force until January 8, 2021. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. New Public Health Emergency Orders are in force effective December 12, 2020.These orders allow retailers to sell "seasonal items" to in-person shoppers in addition to essential items. The orders come into effect on Friday, except for the rule requiring businesses to prevent access to non-essential items; businesses must not sell non-essential goods starting Friday, but have until Saturday to remove them from shelves or rope off those areas of stores. Fact Sheet: Essential Items for Retail Sale (pdf) - December 12, 2020, https://manitoba.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/orders/index.html, https://manitoba.ca/covid19/ restartmb/prs/orders/index.html, State of Emergency and Public Health Orders, 2. The further restrictions on capacity will also likely lead to longer lines at many stores, Graham said. The Manitoba government said on Friday the Costco on McGillivray Boulevard was handed a $5,000 fine on Thursday for selling non-essential items. Liquor and cannabis sales … Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. 2. Doctors Manitoba, meanwhile, says it supports the restrictions. When asked about businesses that might decide potential profits outweigh the risk of the fine, Pallister said those businesses could be shut down entirely. "So we're left with no choice but to announce further measures to protect Manitobans, to limit the spread of this virus.". Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The orders are in force until January 8, 2021. There were 475 new cases and eight more deaths announced on Thursday. Material used for the construction of residential and commercial buildings. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. But the best way to support the ones you love is to stay home and stop the spread," a statement from the professional association said. The document below is intended to provide guidance to retail businesses by listing examples of what may be considered essential, non-essential and seasonal items under the Public Health Emergency Orders. Despite the efforts of stores to remove items or cordon off sections, Graham says customers in other jurisdictions with similar restrictions still try to buy items that they consider to be essential, but the orders do not. "We all understand that the next few weeks are not going to be easy, but there is a reward waiting for us if we do the right things now," Pallister said. "We know these restrictions are difficult. For further information and to consult the current Public Health Emergency Orders please visit: https://manitoba.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/orders/index.html. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Under the orders, the operator of a retail business must ensure that: The new Public Health Emergency Orders exempt thrift stores from the prohibition on selling non-essential items to in-person shoppers. Stores in Manitoba are currently prohibited under public health orders from selling items considered non-essential, such as perfume, toys, or books. New COVID-19 public health orders will prohibit people from having anyone inside their home who doesn't live there, with few exceptions, and businesses from selling non-essential items. After this date, please consult manitoba.ca/covid19 for information about the application of public health orders to retail businesses. Liquor and cannabis sales will also be permitted. While the order only remains in force until Dec. 11, plants, gardening supplies and flowers were unfortunately deemed non-essential items – but there are options for customers. 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. No guests allowed in homes, non-essential items off store shelves in new Manitoba health orders. If a retail business primarily sells used clothing, footwear or household articles, it may sell non-essential items to in-person shoppers. Premier Brian Pallister warned people against using the time before then to stock up on non-essential items. Businesses will continue to be required to sell non-essential items only online or via curbside pickup. "Don't rush out to the stores … to take advantage of the opportunity to hurt yourself and others," he said at the news conference. Hunting, fishing and trapping supplies, sonar and GPS devices, firearms, ammunition, rods and reels, binoculars, rangefinders, crossbows, bait, life jackets, knives and knife-sharpening equipment, non-protective clothing, footwear, camping grills and cooking stoves (may be considered small household appliances), camping cots, fire pits and backpacks, small and large power tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, tape measures, screws, nails, door knobs, hinges, levels, and similar type items, 21. 3. Non-essential items will be sectioned off from stores so that customers can not purchase them. “Some Manitobans, and unfortunately some retailers as well, are going against the spirit of those rules,” Premier Brian Pallister said. ... Non-essential items - including electronics, toys, sports equipment, flowers, jewelry, books and others - will need to be moved off the shopping floor but … WATCH | Manitoba has to take 'drastic measures': Exceptions to the no-visitors rule include visits between a child and a parent or guardian who does not normally live with that child, and people providing child care or other services deemed essential, such as education, construction or repairs, and deliveries. Manitoba Bans In-Store Sale of “Non-Essential” Items WINNIPEG – The province of Manitoba has moved to clamp down in efforts to slow the growth of COVID-19. With cases still spiking, Manitoba has announced stiff new COVID-19 restrictions, including what officials call the toughest retail restrictions in Canada, meaning Manitobans will soon find it hard to buy anything not deemed essential. Curbside pickup of non-essential items will still be allowed. Restaurants remain limited to delivery and … It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. WATCH | Full news conference on COVID-19 | Nov. 19, 2020: Cameron MacLean is a journalist living in Winnipeg, where he was born and raised. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list, and is for guidance purposes only. Cell phones and cell phone accessories, cell phones, chargers, protective cases, and headphones, 17. "Despite that, we saw people gathering at rallies, we saw crowded parking lots at big-box stores, we saw people continue to go out for non-essential items," Roussin said at a news conference Thursday. Businesses must provide proof that the capacity limits have not been exceeded if an enforcement official requests it, the province said. Non-essential items refer to any goods and products not set out in the orders. 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