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MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSManitoba Justice Minister Cliff Cullen
‘Flying circus’: In Part 2 of a series examining access to justice in northern Manitoba, Katie May reports on the human and financial costs of travelling to court in remote communities. The provincial government spends an average of $1.3 million a year transporting prisoners by air and flying judges, lawyers and clerks to circuit courts. READ MORE
Easter attacks: The bombings of churches and hotels that killed more than 320 people in Sri Lanka were “in retaliation” for the mass shootings at two New Zealand mosques in March, Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene said today. Meanwhile, a vigil for the victims was held at the Manitoba legislature Monday night. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: Mainly sunny this morning, then mainly cloudy this afternoon, with wind from the south at 40 km/h gusting to 60 starting early this afternoon and a chance of showers this evening.
What’s happening today
NDP Leader Joe Byrne, , left to right, Progressive Conservative Leader Dennis King, Green Leader Peter Bevan-Baker and Liberal Leader Wade MacLauchlan pose for a photo at the provincial leaders debate at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside, P.E.I. on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Provincial election in PEI: Voters in Prince Edward Island, where the Liberals have held power since 2007, head to the polls. READ MORE
Anniversary of attack: Events in Toronto this afternoon will mark the anniversary of last year’s van attack that left 10 dead and 16 injured. READ MORE
Criticizing coin: The Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a new commemorative loonie today celebrating the passing of legislation that “initiated the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada,” but some say it mistakenly suggests equality has been achieved. READ MORE
In case you missed it
Aaron Favila / The Associated PressWearing helmets, employees evacuate their building following an earthquake in Manila, Philippines Monday, April 22, 2019. A strong earthquake has shaken the area around the Philippine capital, prompting thousands of people to flee to safety. There were no immediate reports of injuries or widespread damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 6.3 quake struck northwest of Manila, Monday, near the town of Gutad on Luzon island. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Another earthquake: There were no immediate reports of fatalities after an earthquake hit the Philippines, one day after another powerful quake killed 16. READ MORE
Terriers take title: The Portage Terriers beat the Swan Valley Stampeders in overtime of Game 7 of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League final to win their fourth Turnbull Cup in five years. Taylor Allen reports. READ MORE
Fatal fire: One person was killed when they were trapped in a house fire on Horace Street on Monday. The blaze isn’t considered suspicious.
On this date
On April 23, 1977: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that six people died in a fire at a school in Portage la Prairie for the mentally challenged; the school lacked any smoke detector or sprinkler systems. The NDP government brought down a budget that offered $50 million in tax relief that would give everyone in the province at least a token tax break. In Quebec, a group of Montrealers said the Parti Québécois’s language legislation was designed to ensure the end of the anglophone community in Quebec. READ MORE
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