Your forecast
A mix of sun and cloud this morning with the wind from the northwest at 30 km/h. High of 3 C with a windchill of -16 this morning. UV index 5 or moderate.
What’s happening today
🏒 The Winnipeg Jets face the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, starting at 7 p.m.
Today’s must-read
A plan to crack down on some fireworks displays could be considered next year, amid concerns that many are done illegally.
“There are more fireworks complaints than permits issued for fireworks, leading to an understanding that many fireworks that generate complaints are set off illegally,” writes Lisa Gilmour, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s assistant chief of community risk reduction, in a new report.
Joyanne Pursaga reports.
Point Douglas Coun. Vivian Santos says the city should get serious about firework fines. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Free Press files)
On this date
On April 9, 1970: The Winnipeg Free Press reported sales of Manitoba fish on the international market were down following a mercury pollution scare. Canada introduced legislation in the House of Commons with the aim of preventing pollution in the Arctic archipelago and 160 kilometres outward, while the United States issued a statement saying it regretted the move, claiming jurisdiction over Arctic waters. Read more here.
Today’s front page
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