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The Fort Alexander Indian Residential School (Archives of the Missionary Oblate Sisters)
Allegations of abuse: Manitoba RCMP have been investigating sexual abuse allegations at the former Fort Alexander Indian Residential School for more than a decade, and the results are being reviewed by the Crown attorneys’ office. Ryan Thorpe reports. READ MORE
What’s happening today
CPCatherine Beauchemin-Pinard after winning bronze. (Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press)
More medals for Canada: Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard won Canada’s second judo medal of the Olympics. She won bronze in her weight division one day after Jessica Klimkait won Canada’s first-ever Olympic medal in women’s judo. Beauchemin-Pinard’s medal is her country’s seventh of the games. Canada’s women’s softball team won bronze earlier today. Swimmer Kylie Masse of Ontario won silver in the women’s backstroke last night (central time). READ MORE
Fighting fires: Another team of 21 soldiers is set to arrive in northwestern Manitoba, joining four other teams already helping in the fight against wildfires in this province. READ MORE
Set to be sentenced: An Ontario man is scheduled to be sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Cindy Gladue in Edmonton 10 years ago. A jury found him not guilty of first-degree murder at his first trial in 2015, which sparked calls for justice for Indigenous women. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
Investigating insurrection: A House of Representatives panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is holding its first hearing. Four police officers are set to testify. READ MORE
Convicted in Hong Kong: The first person to be tried under Hong Kong’s national security law was found guilty of secessionism and terrorism. Beijing imposed the legislation on Hong Kong after months of protests in 2019. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: Sunny with a high of 33 C, humidex of 36 and wind from the south at 10 km/h. Environment Canada has issued another special air-quality statement for Winnipeg and other parts of the province. READ MORE
In case you missed it
Brenden Dillon checks Brandon Tanev of the Penguins during a game in February. (Keith Srakocic / The Associated Press files)
Jets make moves: The Winnipeg Jets acquired defenceman Brenden Dillon in a trade with the Washington Capitals shortly after re-signing centre Paul Stastny last night. Mike McIntyre reports. READ MORE
Mixed reaction to message: A message from the clerk of the executive council’s message to the Manitoba civil service about the need to work toward reconciliation is drawing praise and criticism. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Councillor not vaccinated: Vivian Santos is the only member of Winnipeg’s city council who is not vaccinated against COVID-19. She said she cannot get vaccinated because of “a medical condition I am unable to provide details about.” Dylan Robertson reports. READ MORE
On this date
On July 27, 1922: The Manitoba Free Press reported that a railway strike in Canada against wage reductions was likely. The Western Canada Irrigation Association looked at the feasibility of diverting water from streams to irrigate farmers’ fields. Attendance records at the Brandon fair were broken thanks to a strong showing by Winnipeggers on the event’s Winnipeg Day. In Saint John, a dog responsible for saving 92 lives by swimming a tow line out to a steamship wreck was awarded a special collar and cross.
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