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Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance speaks to reporters after a change of command ceremony in Ottawa on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Hate investigation: When did the military know that Manitoba Master Cpl. Patrik Mathews was an active recruiter for a neo-Nazi paramilitary organization that represents violent fringes of the far-right? Canada’s top general talks to reporter Ryan Thorpe. READ MORE
NFL debacle: Sportswriter Mike McIntyre was at IG Field on Thursday evening for a National Football League exhibition game between the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers, and it’s an understatement to say he didn’t like what he saw. McIntyre reports the game was a flop, a debacle, a sham and a boondoggle. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: Enjoy today’s sunshine and high of 27 C while it lasts. Rain clouds are moving in for the weekend and showers are expected on both Saturday and Sunday.
What’s happening today
SASHA SEFTER / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSThe Edmonton Eskimos have seen enough of Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Chris Streveler to know he’s “dangerous.”
Bombers in Edmonton: Fleet-footed quarterback Chris Streveler will start tonight’s Blue Bomber game in Edmonton, replacing Matt Nichols, who was injured in last week’s game against B.C. Tonight’s game is critical because Winnipeg and Edmonton are the top two teams in the western division. Jeff Hamilton will cover this evening’s tilt. READ MORE
Island Lake concerns: MP Niki Ashton has scheduled a press conference for today on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to sound the alarm about the lack of proper health care in the three fly-in communities surrounding Island Lake in Manitoba.
In case you missed it
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSJanelle McLeod, a dog trainer, centre, works with owners and their dogs at Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg Tuesday.
Polite pooch people: A certain level of etiquette is expected at Winnipeg’s dog parks, from both the people with two legs and the pooches with four legs. Reporter Jen Zoratti talks to animal experts and offers this advice: Before you go, know your doggo. READ MORE
Meth treatment: The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service and Shared Health are involved in a groundbreaking study about meth that could help the health-care system screen patients and design more effective treatment. Columnist Dan Lett reports. READ MORE
Where’s the money?: Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew announced this week that, if elected Sept. 10, his party would spend $690 million more on strategic infrastructure over four years compared to what the Pallister government has planned. Columnist Tom Brodbeck has one question: where would the extra money come from? READ MORE
On this date
On Aug. 23, 1995: The Winnipeg Free press reported that a man injured in a Sturgeon Road house fire pleaded in vain for help from passing motorists; he was eventually take to hospital in critical condition. A Disney World talent scout invited local groups from six Folklorama pavilions to perform at Epcot Centre in Florida. Federal Indian Affairs minister Ron Irwin criticized Manitoba for not moving ahead with negotiations with Indigenous people on self-government. READ MORE
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