What’s happening today
People wear face masks as they walk along a street in Montreal, Sunday, June 13, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new Canada-wide survey suggests that more Canadians are becoming divided, with some saying they have reduced contact with friends or family. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
More divided, survey says: Three out of four Canadians believe society has become more polarized, a survey released today found. The majority said the pandemic and the last federal election were the two most divisive issues over the past year. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
Residential schools announcement: Two provincial cabinet ministers will announce a “residential school trauma initiative” at Thunderbird House later this morning.
Deliberations in Whitmer case: Jurors will begin deliberations in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Death penalty trial: Jury selection begins in the death penalty trial for the man who pleaded guilty last year to the 2018 shooting massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. READ MORE
Curling continues: Brad Gushue’s Canada team will face Italy in the world men’s curling championship after going 4-0 in round-robin play this weekend. READ MORE
Weather
Your daytime forecast: A high of 6 C with wind chill as low as -9 this morning and peak winds from the southeast at 30 km/h gusting to 50 beginning in the late aftern
Opinion
Indigenous representatives of the delegation fielded questions outside St. Peter’s Basilica after meeting with the Pope. (John Longhurst / Winnipeg Free Press)
Reflections on Rome: Faith writer John Longhurst looks back at his week covering Métis, First Nations and Inuit delegates meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican and the long-awaited apology that followed. READ MORE
Ignoring outside advice: Dan Lett says ignoring the input of anyone outside government is “standard operating practice” for Manitoba’s Tory government. READ MORE
Sexual misconduct in military: Today’s editorial says the leniency shown to Jonathan Vance is an example of why military recruitment is dwindling. READ MORE
Cook column: Shelley Cook’s latest piece is on the partnership between the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre and True North Sports and Entertainment. READ MORE
In case you missed it
SHANNON VANRAES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSDr. Tom Turgeon at the Concordia Hip and Knee Institute.
‘Brings me to tears’: An orthopedic surgeon, speaking about the province’s plans to open a fifth operating room at Concordia Hospital, says the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his patients waiting for procedures has been “heartbreaking to see.” Danielle Da Silva reports. READ MORE
Gaps might become gulfs: Provinces taking a hands-off approach to the pandemic has led to an increasingly splintered network of gathering and reporting COVID-19 data, Dylan Robertson reports. READ MORE
Hoop dreams done: The University of Winnipeg’s women’s basketball team lost to undefeated Ryerson in the national championship final on Sunday night. Mike Sawatzky reports. READ MORE
Grammy Awards: Joni Mitchell was among the Canadians winners at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. READ MORE
‘We’re really worried’: A cluster of people gathered near the Manitoba legislative grounds Sunday to raise awareness about Sri Lanka’s economic crisis. Gabrielle Piché reports. READ MORE
On this date
On April 4, 1925: The Manitoba Free Press reported that despite repeated opposition from Conservative MLAs, the Tory government’s new Liquor Control Act passed in the legislature. In Saskatchewan, new legislation would take effect on April 15, repealing the previous liquor law, the Saskatchewan Temperance Act. In Moscow, a labour council found government control of industry was a failure and the present “trade desert” was harmful to the long-term success of the socialist state.
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