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Sunny, becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind becoming south at 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 18 C. UV index 6 or high.
The May long weekend was one of the coldest on record in Winnipeg.
The average daily high for the three days failed to reach double digits, hovering between 9.3 C to 9.6 C, said Matt Loney, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. Morgan Modjeski has more here.
What’s happening today
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Manitoba’s inflation rate in April climbed to its highest level since 2023 — topping all provinces alongside Nova Scotia — as the war in oil-rich Iran caused gasoline prices to soar.
The rate of inflation in both provinces climbed to 4.3 per cent from three per cent in March, tying New Brunswick for the biggest month-to-month increase, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.
“If you’re hoping for a quick reduction in expenses and inflation, it’s going to be a bit of awhile,” said Shiu-Yik Au, an associate professor of finance at the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business.
The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted oil production, damaged refineries and choked off the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for oil supplies, he noted. Chris Kitching has the story.
Jack Jansen said he tries to wait for gas prices to dip before filling up, “but if you’ve got somewhere to go, you’ve got to get gas.” (Mikaela MacKenzie / Free Press)
On the bright side
Tears of joy were shed on Tuesday as mature students, teachers and government leaders gathered to celebrate a multimillion-dollar boost for adult education in Manitoba.
The 2026-27 budget earmarks $24.9 million to help adults with interrupted schooling upskill and complete their Grade 12 or equivalency education.
It includes $2.5 million in new funding — 10 times the top-up announced in the last budget. Maggie Macintosh has more here.
Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable makes a funding announcement for adult education at Urban Circle Training on Selkirk Avenue, Tuesday. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
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