What’s happening today
Thai Pham believes it’s time for people to freely choose if they want to wear a mask or not. He plans to continue donning the mask. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)
Rules about to expire: Today is the final day before the Manitoba government scraps most of its COVID-19 restrictions. Erik Pindera reports. READ MORE
France relaxes restrictions: France has lifted most of its pandemic rules. READ MORE
Federal funds for housing: Federal Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen will make a “major housing announcement” in Winnipeg this morning.
Report on rising costs: A new report by a University of Manitoba assistant professor says raising interest rates and cutting government deficit spending to curtail inflation won’t be very effective in the short run. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your daytime forecast: A mix of sun and cloud for most of the day, with a high of -6 C, wind chill as low as -23 and peak winds at 15 km/h from the west this morning.
In case you missed it
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILESCliff Derksen called his wife, Wilma, right away after hearing the news.
Terminal diagnosis for Derksen: Cliff Derksen, whose daughter Candace was slain in 1984 in one of Winnipeg’s most infamous killings, was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only months to live. John Longhurst spoke with the couple. READ MORE
‘I choose safety’: Niigaan Sinclair says he’ll continue wearing a mask after the province’s pandemic health orders change Tuesday. READ MORE
Jets beat Blues: The Jets beat the St. Louis Blues in overtime last night and are four points out of the final Western Conference playoff spot, held by the Vegas Golden Knights. The Jets face the Golden Knights in Winnipeg on Tuesday. Mike McIntyre reports from St. Louis. READ MORE
Reclaiming names: The latest Free Press editorial is on how it’s time for the Manitoba government to help Indigenous people reclaim their traditional names. READ MORE
Cook column: Click here for Shelley Cook’s latest column. READ MORE
On this date
On March 14, 1922: The Manitoba Free Press reported that the premier of South Africa said the recent miners’ strike was being used as a cover by rebels to spread their extremist views. Houseboats were suggested as a solution to the housing problem in Paris. Britain’s plans to reduce its navy depended on the ratification of a treaty in Washington that would see a corresponding decrease for the U.S. The board of railway commissioners heard evidence in Ottawa relating to the equalization of freight rates between east and west. READ MORE
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