What’s happening today
CPA woman walks past a destroyed Russian armoured vehicle in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv. (Rodrigo Abd / The Associated Press)
‘Drop your arms’: The head of the European Union council says member countries should think about ways to offer asylum to Russian soldiers willing to desert the attack on Ukraine. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Matzo dispute ends majority: An Israeli lawmaker has quit the government coalition over a dispute about Passover matzo rules in hospitals, costing the alliance its majority in parliament. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Wings roll into town: The Winnipeg Jets will try to end a two-game losing streak when they host the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost four consecutive road games, at 6:30 p.m. Mike McIntyre reports. READ MORE
Live-streamed symposium: An annual Holocaust and human rights symposium that was cancelled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic is happening today, and anyone can attend the event virtually. John Longhurst reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your daytime forecast: Mainly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of flurries or rain showers this morning, periods of rain beginning this afternoon and periods of light snow from this evening through Thursday morning. About 2 to 4 cm of snow is expected. A high of 3 C, with peak winds from the northeast at 50 km/h gusting to 70 beginning later this morning.
In case you missed it
JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSAva Fryza-Alleyne, 9, at her home with mom Breanne Fryza. In 2021, Ava was in the hospital after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.
Tears over clown: Parents whose children benefited from the therapeutic clown program at the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg are lamenting its absence. “It’s a very sweet thing to have for your daughter, who has a chronic illness,” Breanne Fryza said of her nine-year-old, Ava. Chris Kitching reports. READ MORE
Proposal to end dog breed ban: The city’s animal services agency is proposing to remove the prohibition on specific dog breeds. Joyanne Pursaga reports. READ MORE
‘Pretty devastating impact’: A study of provincial government cuts and closures in Portage la Prairie shows 456 public sector jobs that pay $27.6 million in wages and salaries will be affected. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Raptors win, are in: The Toronto Raptors clinched a spot in the NBA playoffs with a win last night. READ MORE
On this date
On April 6, 1955: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the federal finance minister announced $200 million in tax cuts for Canadians in his new budget, which was meant to stimulate the economy. The Manitoba government agreed to increase payments to Winnipeg General Hospital for indigent patients. Sir Anthony Eden became the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, replacing Sir Winston Churchill, who had retired. READ MORE
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