All non-core provincial government departments and offices will be closed on Sept. 19, but child care and health care facilities will remain open, the province said in a news release. Here’s a look at other changes.
Schools
Schools will remain open but Prime Minister Heather Stefansson has encouraged them to observe a minute’s silence to mark the day. The three largest post-secondary institutions in Winnipeg – the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg and Red River College Polytechnic – have said classes will be canceled and campus buildings closed to observe a day of mourning. The University of St. Boniface will also be closed Monday, as will Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College campuses in Brandon, Dauphin and Winnipeg. So is the University College of the North, which has two main campuses – in The Pas and Thompson – as well as learning centers in 12 other northern Manitoba communities.
Services
Manitoba Public Insurance will close most of its operations Monday, but some services — including driver testing and claims processing — will remain open to lessen the impact on customers. The Winnipeg Police Service will not have criminal record checking or civilian fingerprinting services available.
Shopping and entertainment
Liquor Marts in Manitoba will be open during regular hours. Shopping centers in Winnipeg, including CF Polo Park, Kildonan Place and Grant Park Shopping Centre, are also open as usual. Some entertainment options such as the Manitoba Museum, the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will be closed. Winnipeg Public Library branches will be open.
