Today’s weather
Your forecast: Mainly sunny with a high of 32 C, Humidex 36 and UV index 7 or high.
What’s happening today
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Winnipeg to tout child-care investments and meet with Premier Heather Stefanson, as well as meet with university students.
Today’s must-read
The Progressive Conservative government is cutting cheques for families and low-income seniors struggling beneath the mounting cost of living, but stopped short of ponying up cash to help all Manitobans feeling the sting of high inflation. Danielle Da Silva has the story.
Premier Heather Stefanson said the province will spend $87 million to mail cheques to families with a net household income less than $175,000 and to seniors with a household income less than $40,000. (Ethan Cairns / Winnipeg Free Press)
On this date
On Sept. 1, 1965: The Winnipeg Free Press reported prime minister Lester Pearson promised to make a statement soon about a possible November election. A U.S. federal judge levied a nearly US$17-million judgment against the General Electric Company and Westinghouse Electric Corporation in a 20-year price-fixing conspiracy. The Organization of American States reached an agreement to end the four-month crisis in the Dominican Republic, ensuring the installation of a provisional government as a step toward a general election in nine months. Search our archives for more here.
Today’s front page
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