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The cost of goodbyes: When the provincial Progressive Conservative government swept into office, the cost of severance for 112 political staff and civil servants was $4.3 million, according to freedom of information documents secured by the Free Press. Larry Kusch reports. READ MORE
Your forecast: One more day of possible drizzle, and then it’s sunny days ahead for the rest of the week. There’s a 30 per cent chance of showers this morning, with a high of 18 C, and wind from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40.
In case you missed it
The Air1 police helicopter
$483,370 camera: The 2016 annual report on the AIR1 police helicopter shows a a 27 per cent decrease in flight operations from 2015 — the result of a “catastrophic failure” of its infrared high-definition camera last August, Insp. Jon Lutz said. A loaner was used until it was replaced in December at a cost of $483,370. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Pioneering concussion protocol: The provincial government tabled on Monday legislation that would require youth and school sports organizations to establish detailed concussion protocols for anyone under 18 who plays organized sports. “It’s the first of its kind in Canada,” said Rochelle Squires. Nick Martin reports. READ MORE
The psychology of hit-and-run drivers: Trying to understand the mindset of drivers behind three serious hit-and-run incidents in Winnipeg in the past week, the Free Press asked a psychiatrist to speculate on the type of person who flees an accident scene and leaves behind an injured person. Scott Emmerson reports. READ MORE
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JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSWinnipeg Goldeyes’ Reggie Abercrombie leads the 2016 championship team out to the outfield in Winnipeg on Monday.
Play ball!: Offering fun and affordable evenings in one of the most picturesque ball parks around, the Winnipeg Goldeyes began their home schedule on Monday and will play games every evening this week. Today is the second of a four-game stand against the Sioux Falls Canaries. First pitch is at 7 p.m. READ MORE
Broadband communications: George Cope, CEO of Bell Canada, is in Winnipeg today to speak at a Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce luncheon, speaking on communications innovation and opportunity in Manitoba with the new Bell MTS. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Avenue.
Around the water cooler
Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan holds the bag during a drill for the young players at the Doug Brown KidSport Winnipeg Football Camp at the University of Winnipeg Sunday. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)
Big men, big hearts: What do these men have in common: Obby Khan, Chris Cvetkovic, Jason Vega, Jermese Jones, Kelly Butler and Mike Renaud? They’re all former Blue Bombers teammates of Doug Brown who came out to help at the Kidsport Football Camp. READ MORE
No Pride of uniform: Police officers are disappointed at a ruling by organizers of this weekend’s Pride parade that will be prohibited from wearing their uniforms if they choose to march. “We do have many members that are part of that community, and they are being discriminated against,” said Maurice Sabourin, president of the Winnipeg Police Association. Aldo Santin reports. READ MORE
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Tiger Woods: The famed pro golfer was arrested Monday in Jupiter, Fla., on suspicion of driving under the influence. Woods said an “unexpected reaction” to prescription medicine — not alcohol — was the reason for his arrest. READ MORE
On this date
On May 30, 1953: The Winnipeg Free Press was set provide in-depth coverage of the new queen’s coronation in London, England; crowds of celebrants were already thronging the streets there. In Canada, the largest resource development program ever undertaken in the country was planned for the Yukon and northern British Columbia. In Korea, Allied U.S. and Turkish forces bombarded positions held by communist Chinese forces. READ MORE
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