Free Press Head Start for Aug. 10

Good morning!

We seem to be moving into a “hot days, but cool mornings” stretch of summer at the moment, so when you head out today make sure you have an emergency sweater, shawl, or hoodie that goes with your ensemble. (Or: don’t take fashion advice from me; I typically dress for comfort.)

— David Fuller

Today’s weather

Your forecast: Sunny with a high of 24 C, Humidex 26 and a UV index of 8 or very high. Wind becoming north at 20 km/h near noon.

What’s happening today

Former U.S. president Donald Trump, who is facing a slew of legal troubles, and whose Mar-a-Lago estate was searched by the FBI Tuesday, will be questioned under oath today as part of the New York attorney general’s long-running civil investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul.

Former President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower, late Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Today’s must-read

A woman has been charged with obstructing justice and two counts of accessory after the fact, after police alleged she misled investigators in the case of her son, who’s been charged in a collision that killed a Winnipeg woman, Jordyn Reimer, this spring. Erik Pindera reports.

Jordyn Reimer's memorial site this spring at the intersection of Bond Street and Kildare Avenue West. (Kaitlyn Streilein / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Jordyn Reimer’s memorial site this spring at the intersection of Bond Street and Kildare Avenue West. (Kaitlyn Streilein / Winnipeg Free Press files)

On this date

On Aug. 10, 1932: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that at the imperial trade conference in Ottawa, Canada’s response to Great Britain’s request for concessions on iron and steel exports would be to remain firm in not granting further changes. The tense state of negotiations was thought to be the gravest crisis of Canadian prime minister R.B. Bennett’s career. In the U.S., Democratic presidential candidate Franklin Delano Roosevelt predicted a nationwide sweep for his ticket in the November election. Search our archives for more here.

Today’s front page

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Top news

Dylan Robertson:

Ottawa backs Manitoba push for critical mineral mining: federal minister

OTTAWA — The Trudeau Liberals are praising the Stefanson government for helping launch a process that will guide how Manitoba transitions into green jobs, through mining for electric vehicle components and exporting more hydroelectricity. Read More

Katie May:

Monkeypox vaccine rollout suspended, province silent on cause

Lack of appointments, information frustrating for at-risk Winnipeg man Read More

Cierra Bettens:

Docs Vlad, Slav help get Ukrainian refugees on their feet

A pair of Manitoba health-care workers have found themselves on the front lines of both the COVID-19 pandemic and Ukrainian refugee resettlement. Read More

New in Sports

Jeff Hamilton:

Oliveira owns it

Blue Bombers running back has worked hard to rebound from early-season struggles Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Forbes happy to have chance to prove himself with Valour FC

Some might say he was thrown away. For Billy Forbes, Valour FC was a second life and a place to feel valued. Read More

— Staff:

Manitoba only undefeated team in U17 female box lacrosse team at Canada Summer Games

Kaitlynn Anderson scored twice and added four assists to power Manitoba to a 7-1 victory over New Brunswick in female 17U box lacrosse action at Canada Games Park in St. Catherines, Ont., Tuesday night. Read More

New in Arts and Entertainment

Eva Wasney:

A real sub story

Hoagie Boyz brings Italian-style sandwiches to South Osborne Read More

AV Kitching:

Pinawa survivalist nabs top prize on rugged reality show

Juan Pablo Quiñonez spent 78 days on his own in the wilderness — and emerged $500,000 richer Read More

Hillel Italie, The Associated Press:

Motown songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier dead at 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “Heat Wave” and dozens of other hits and hel... Read More

New in Business

Gabrielle Piché:

Restaurants’ revolving doors

Johnny G’s in the Exchange, Tuxedo Village/Monstrosity Burger put up for sale; Forth Café quietly shuts down Read More

Carol Sanders:

Business, labour groups divided on new minimum wage

Business and labour groups in Manitoba can’t agree on what the new provincial minimum wage should be, with a government announcement expected within the next two weeks. Read More

Fresh opinions

Editorial:

When saving the planet is not a priority

The Democratic Republic of Congo and its history of exploitation go hand in hand, whether the abuses have been perpetrated by slave traders, ruthless colonial powers or its own corrupt dictators. Read More

Robert Parsons:

The inconvenient truth about food inflation

The problems surrounding food inflation in Canada have become obvious, as outlined in recent articles and editorials in the Free Press. Unfortunately, the severity of the situation has not yet appeared to have quite registered with the one group most able to do something about it: the federal Liberal government. Read More

Mike McIntyre:

Making memories at the ball park

Winning and losing secondary when games bring family, community together Read More

Head Start