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Minimum wage rising to $11.15: The Pallister government plans to boost the hourly minimum wage 15 cents effective Oct. 1, but people who make minimum wage are not impressed. Jamie DeLuca said: “Chances are I’m going to have to find two or three other jobs that pay minimum wage just to get by on the rent, heat and the other stuff.” Larry Kusch reports. READ MORE
Your forecast: Umbrellas will be a welcome accessory today with 10 to 20 millimetres of rain expected to fall. The high will be 15 C, with wind from the north at 30 km/h. Wednesday will be sunny, with a high of 11.
In case you missed it
SUPPLIEDDonnelly Eaglestick and her daughter,Danika.
Dogs threaten First Nation: Residents of a northern Manitoba First Nation are scared to leave their homes until a pack of about 100 dogs can be culled, after a young mother was killed by dogs. Donnelly Rose Eaglestick, 24, was mauled beyond recognition early Saturday while returning home from a friend’s place. READ MORE
Jen tries yoga with goats: The Free Press today institutes a new a semi-regular feature called Jen Tries, in which Free Press columnist Jen Zoratti will try something new and report back. In today’s inaugural instalment, Jen tries yoga with goats: “You have to be cool with the possibility that one of your new furry, fluffy or feathered pals will poop near or on your mat.” READ MORE
Up next
Military march tonight: Soldiers with rifles will be highly visible around the McGregor Armoury from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. today as part of battle fitness tests on the streets around McGregor Street and Machray Avenue. The exercise involves carrying 24.5 kg of equipment including service rifle; a 100-metre casualty evacuation using a fireman carry, and the digging of entrenchments. The guns are all unloaded.
Grand opening: A new HomeSense & Marshalls superstore — more than 37,000 square feet of space — opens today at 1555 Regent Ave. W. Ribbon cutting at 8:45 a.m., doors open at 9 a.m.
Around the water cooler
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSChris Broughton, vice chair of the Winnipeg School board
Acknowledging treaty lands: The Winnipeg School Division is being asked to have each of its 78 schools acknowledge treaty lands every morning as part of daily announcements. The statement reads: “Out of respect for the indigenous people of Manitoba we at (the school’s name) and the Winnipeg School Division recognize the school we attend resides on Treaty One land known as First Nations Territory as well as the homeland of the Métis Nation.” Alexandra Paul reports. READ MORE
Philanthropic Doug Brown: The former Blue Bomber defensive lineman, now a Free Press columnist, prepares to tackle a summer crammed with philanthropic opportunities. READ MORE
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NATHAN DENETTE / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILESNDP MPP Jagmeet Singh
Jagmeet Singh: The deputy leader of Ontario’s NDP has made it official: he’s running for leader of the federal New Democratic Party. Singh is the fifth official candidate vying to replace party leader Tom Mulcair. READ MORE
On this date
On May 16, 1992: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Winnipeg Enterprises. Corp. would pick up $1.1 million in Winnipeg Blue Bomber debt to prevent the possible collapse of the football team. A Health and Welfare survey found that Canadian teens were among the most poorly adjusted and self-destructive in the world. The price of the Winnipeg Free Press weekday edition went up to 50 cents. An avalanche curtailed an attempt to begin climbing Mount Manitoba in the Yukon, according to a Free Press reporter taking part in the ascent. READ MORE
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