๐ Breaking & Incidents
- Winnipeg police fatally shoot armed man, 26, during domestic call. The police responded to a call about a domestic dispute and shot a man who was allegedly armed, resulting in his death. The Independent Investigation Unit is expected to look into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. โ
๐๏ธ Government & Politics
- Feds boost funding for child-care program by $5.4 billion. The additional funds aim to stabilize the $10-a-day child-care program across Canada, addressing the pressures that have hindered ambitious targets for fee reductions and new spaces. โ
- Manitoba law allows approval of previously banned pesticides. The newly passed legislation by the Carney government authorizes specific pesticides, raising environmental concerns among several local communities. โ
- Farmers demand flood-mitigation infrastructure from Manitoba government. Amid ongoing floods keeping lands underwater, local farmers urge provincial support to build necessary infrastructure for future protection. โ
๐จ Community & Culture
- First judge dedicated to reconciliation appointed in Manitoba. Judge Jerilee Ryle is appointed as the associate chief judge of reconciliation, a new role to help heal relationships between the judiciary and Indigenous communities. โ
- Residential school museum in Portage la Prairie plans expansion. The museum expansion aims to serve as a place of healing and connection for survivors, with new facilities set to enhance its offerings. โ
๐ฆ๏ธ Weather & Roads
- Manitoba Public Insurance opens special hail claims centre. Following severe hailstorms, a dedicated centre has been set up to manage what might become a record number of hail-related insurance claims. โ
- Mantario Trail reopens after lengthy closure due to fire. Hikers welcome the reopening of the popular trail, which was closed for over a year following a fire that damaged key sections. โ
๐ Sports
- Winnipeg Jets to hold unscheduled news conference. On the heels of speculation about Jonathan Toews' future, the Jets have announced an unexpected news conference at the Sportsplex bearing his name. โ
๐ฐ Also Today
- Toys 'R' Us Canada considers rebrand amid challenges. โ
- Regina hailstorm causes $80M in damages. โ
- Veteran Winnipeg councillor John Orlikow won't seek re-election. โ
- Stony Mountain School closed due to flood damage. โ
- Pukatawagan seeks answers on disrupted train service. โ
- Unique approach helps Winnipeg housing program succeed. โ
- For-profit plasma sites linked to adverse donation reactions. โ
- Community centre control shifted to City of Winnipeg. โ
- Flin Flon drag performers shine at Pride event. โ
- Canadian men's team win historic World Cup match but marred by injury. โ
- Weather forecast for Manitoba released. โ
- Exhibit at human rights museum to open amid criticism. โ
- Sio Silica struggles to secure mining licence. โ
- Elks president labels name change a 'disaster'. โ
- Jonathan Toews may announce retirement from NHL. โ
- Steinbach seeks reconsideration for denied flood relief. โ