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John Woods/ The Canadian PressPrime Minister Justin Trudeau (L) meets with Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2016 Annual Conference in Winnipeg on Friday, June 3, 2016.
Pallister versus Ottawa: Columnist Dan Lett speculates on the behind-the-scenes gamesmanship involved when Manitoba finally made an offer to Ottawa to settle an ongoing dispute over health-care funding. “There are many times when government is less about making laws and policy, and more about good old-fashioned horse-trading.” READ MORE
Your forecast: Lots of weather is on the way, none of it pretty: during the day, five to 10 mm of rain will fall. This evening, rain will change to about five centimeters of snow blown by wind from the west at 50 km/h gusting to 80 (!). Overnight, the temperature will drop to -10 C and the soggy mess will freeze, making treacherous conditions for walking and driving. READ MORE
In case you missed it
ANDREW VAUGHAN / THE CANADIAN PRESSManitoba skip Mike McEwen reacts sfter scoring three in the eighth end in draw 3 action against Newfoundland and Labrador on Sunday. Manitoba won 8-4.
Clean sweep, so far: The Mike McEwen rink is doing Manitoba proud at the 2017 Brier in St. John’s, Nfld., winning their first three games, including one where they defied the crowd and beat the hometown Newfoundland-Labrador rink. Sportswriter Jason Bell is there. READ MORE
Court sheriffs hired: Shortages of court sheriffs elsewhere in Canada have raised alarm over court delays and even caused accused criminals to go free. But not in Manitoba. Fifteen new part-time sheriff’s officers were hired to flesh out the ranks of the officers who take inmates to court, guard them and maintain security in the courthouse. Katie May reports. READ MORE
Up next
Living on $3.96 a day: That’s the amount welfare recipients in Manitoba are given for food. Some community members take Winnipeg Harvest’s Poverty Pledge today and try to limit themselves to that amount of money every day for the week.
Film festival begins: Freeze Frame’s International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages begins today and runs for eight days, offering 150 hours of film workshops and the chance to mingle with world-class filmmakers. For more information: 204-949-9355, info@freezeframeonline.org.
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Connor Hellebuyck gets his arm to this shot by John Mitchell.
Heroic Hellebuyck: The often-maligned Jets goalie is suddenly a crowd favourite after allowing only one goal in his last six periods played. He’ll be well-tested tonight when the Jets host San Jose Sharks, who lead the Pacific Division. Mike Sawatzky previews tonight’s game. READ MORE
Winnipegger’s legendary dragster: Brian Friesen of Winnipeg has donated one of the fastest vehicles on four wheels to an Alberta Museum. Friesen acquired a legendary dragster named Wheeler Dealer in 2007 and restored it fully. The thin racer with giant rear wheels reached speeds of more than 500 km/h in under four seconds as it raced some of the top dragsters on the circuit. READ MORE
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Ben Rothstein / Twentieth Century FoxIn Logan, Hugh Jackman rewards fans who have stuck with him through several mediocre Wolverine films.
Logan: Hugh Jackman’s final outing in the eponymous role of Logan, a.k.a. Wolverine, which he first portrayed in the 2000 film X-Men, drew millions to movie threatres this past weekend, earning US$237.8 million globally in what the Hollywood Reporter is calling the biggest opening weekend of the year. READ MORE
On this date
On March 3, 2001: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that public officials feared an outbreak of meningitis after a sixth case of the disease was reported in Manitoba in two months, and considered whether a vaccination program among teens was called for. In Santee, Calif., a 15-year-old student shot and killed two other students and wounded 13 more before being apprehended. In Toronto, multi-award-winning musician Nelly Furtado was denied entry to a Juno Awards celebration being held in her honour. READ MORE
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