Your forecast
Mainly cloudy, with a high of 11 C.
What’s happening today
People in many parts of North America will be able to view a total eclipse of the sun, but for people in Manitoba where skies are clear, a partial eclipse will be visible. For a full explanation of what you can expect today and important tips on safe viewing, Nadya Pankiw has more here.
In a total eclipse, the entire sun is blocked by the moon (image at top, far right). In a partial eclipse, only part of the sun is blocked by the moon, as pictured in the other images. (Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press files)
Among those travelling to locations along the path of totality for a better view of the eclipse are Winnipeg photographers Chris Mason and Ryan Lucenkiw. Tyler Searle reports.
Winnipeg photographers Chris Mason (left) and Ryan Lucenkiw pictured in Magog, QC, amid a days-long road trip to reach the April 8 solar eclipse’s ‘path of totality.’ (Submitted)
School divisions across Winnipeg are weighing the potential learning opportunities of viewing the upcoming solar eclipse against possible risks, with many erring on the side of safety. Nicole Buffie has the story.
A total solar eclipse on April 8 will enter over Mexico’s Pacific coast, dash up through Texas and Oklahoma, crisscross the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and New England, before exiting over eastern Canada into the Atlantic. (The Associated Press files)
On the bright side
An organization dedicated to assisting older adults is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and one volunteer was there at the start.
Geri Lowe got involved with the South Winnipeg Seniors Resource Council in its conception stages in 1994 and then joined its board of directors. Apart from a five-year break, she’s been with the organization ever since. Aaron Epp has the story.
Geri Lowe volunteers on the board of directors at the South Winnipeg Seniors Resource Council. (Brook Jones / Free Press)
On this date
On April 8, 1927: The Manitoba Free Press reported in Shanghai, White Russian mercenaries picketed the consulate general of Soviet Russia. University of Manitoba president James A. McLean congratulated the home economics and agriculture graduates of the Manitoba Agricultural College. A steamship entering Eyemouth harbour in England during heavy fog ran adrift on rocks, leaving it stranded at low tide; the captain and crew were rescued safely. Read the rest of this day’s paper here. Search our archives for more here.
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