This morning
Claude Paris / THE ASSOCIATED PRESSA forensic officer stands near a van with its windscreen riddled with bullets, that plowed through a crowd of revelers who’d gathered to watch the fireworks in the French resort city of Nice, southern France, Friday.
Dozens dead in Nice: A sombre Friday begins with word the death toll has risen to 84 in Nice, France after a large truck plowed through revelers gathered for Bastille Day fireworks Thursday night. The driver was killed by police and no one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack on France’s national holiday, which rocked a nation still dealing with the aftermath of two attacks in Paris last year that killed a total of 147 people. READ MORE
Your forecast: Winnipeggers taking next week off for a bit of a “stay-cation” couldn’t have picked a better time, it seems. Environment Canada is calling for a nearly week-long stretch of sunny, warm days, and it kicks off today with a daytime high temperature of 23 C. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the mercury rises to 26 C, while Tuesday and Wednesday could be scorchers, with highs of 31 C expected.
In case you missed it
ROBERT TINKER PHOTOsLive zebra mussels cling to a pebble found on Island Beach north of Beaconia May 15.
Tories late flexing mussels: Manitobans heading out to cottage country today will be disappointed to learn the provincial Tories could have started battling zebra mussels in May, but didn’t. Documents suggest that on July 7, summer staff started inspecting boats and decontamination units were in place at key points on Lake Winnipeg and the Red River. A research scientist says that means all boaters, eager to hit the water in June, were missed. READ MORE
Little girl slain: The almost unthinkable has occurred just outside of Calgary where searchers scouring a rural area found a body believed to be that of five-year-old Taliyah Leigh Marsman. She went missing Monday night after her mom was killed, and an Amber Alert was issued. Police revealed late Thursday that by the time the search began, Taliyah — who relatives said had just learned to ride a bike and was to begin Grade 1 this fall — was already dead. Edward Delten Downey, 46, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of the girl and her mother, Sara Baillie, 34. READ MORE
Blue Bombers fall short: There is no joy in Bomberville today after the Winnipeg football team held the lead for most of the game but, ultimately, fell 20-16 to the Edmonton Eskimos at Investors Group Field on Thursday night. The Blue Bombers led 16-13 after three quarters, but Eskimos’ quarterback Mike Reilly hit receiver Derel Walker with a 74-yard touchdown pass. Winnipeg is now 1-3 on the year, including a pair of losses at home. Edmonton improved to 2-1. READ MORE
Up next
Park it, Manitobans: With all that good weather, why not hit up one of Manitoba’s many provincial parks this weekend. It’s the 27th annual Canada’s Parks Day celebration, and that means you don’t need a vehicle permit Friday through Sunday. Parks Day-themed programs include campfire talks, guided walks and amphitheatre presentations designed to showcase each park’s natural, cultural and historical resources. Information on interpretive programs can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/parks/act_interp/events/events.html. READ MORE
Something fishy at Forks: Reel in the big one Saturday at The Forks during the annual Winnipeg Fish Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the canopy area. It features a kids fishing activity stations, filleting demonstrations, a kid’s casting lane, learn-to-fish clinics, main stage fish seminars, frozen fish display and arts and crafts. Admission is free.
All hail the monarch: The Living Prairie Museum hosts its 10th annual Monarch Butterfly Festival on Sunday from noon until 4 p.m. It’s free for all ages and has many activities, including presentations by local scientists, storytelling, displays of live monarchs, crafts, guided hikes and a native prairie plant sale. It’s located at 2795 Ness Ave.
Around the water cooler
RYAN REMIORZ / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILESResearch shows that when poor people are given more money, the majority make good decisions, such as spending it on more and better food.
Misconceptions about poverty: Reactions from some people online to news of the overhauled Canada child benefit, which will begin reaching families next week, are based on ignorance, Mia Rabson writes. Think low-income families are going to blow their cheques on beer and cigarettes, or make otherwise poor spending decsions? Think again, because the evidence won’t back you up. READ MORE
A glimpse into history: A new exhibition of rare photographs from Manitoba in the 1800s is on display at the University of Manitoba Archives and Special Collections. The Spirit of Red River exhibit also includes documents and photos of Louis Riel, old architecture collections — even an 1888 exam from the University of Manitoba. READ MORE
Trending now
THE CANADIAN PRESS / HANDOUT / CALGARY POLICETaliyah Leigh Marsman
#TaliyahMarsman: The name of the five-year-old girl who went missing earlier this week and whose mother was found dead, is trending after Calgary police found a body they believe is hers. A suspect has been charged in the two deaths. READ MORE
#NiceAttack: This terrible event is trending across Canada after a man drove a truck through a crowd gathered in Nice, France for Bastille Day, killing 84 people. READ MORE
#Bombers: Winnipeggers are tweeting about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who started off strong Thursday night against the Edmonton Eskimos, but ultimately lost 20-16. READ MORE
On this date
On July 15, 1965: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the Mariner 4 space probe had sent back its first images of Mars. Experts hoped that the images could help determine whether life could exist on the mystery planet. Tributes from governments around the world poured in after the death of U.S. statesman Adlai Stevenson, with the notable exception of communist regimes. READ MORE
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