Your forecast
Mainly sunny. Wind becoming northwest at 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 24 C. Humidex 27. UV index 6 or high.
What’s happening today
📚 Tonight’s Wild and Wonderful Words reading event at Sookram’s Brewing Co. (479-B Warsaw St.) will look a little different — perhaps a little darker (at least thematically). Noir at the Bar, which takes place at 7 p.m., will see a range of crime/thriller writers take to the microphone — namely M.M. Deluca, Craig Terlson, Offer Kuban and Michael Clark, with guest host Joel Nedecky.
Today’s must-read
The “Buy Canadian” push has re-emerged as the federal government rolls out tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of imports from the United States.
Premier Wab Kinew led the Manitoba charge Tuesday, hours after the federal government announced the retaliatory levies that will take effect Sept. 8.
“Whether you look at it as an affordability initiative, or you look at it as a way to support our economy here, buying local always makes sense,” Kinew said at an unrelated press conference. “It makes even more sense right now.” Gabrielle Piché has the story.
“Made in Canada” signs are placed throughout Maryland Food Fare to direct customers to Canadian goods. (Robert Lee / Free Press)
On the bright side
Prepare your tongue for the ultimate thrill, as Kraft Dinner has once again veered wildly out of its box and into new territory.
Just when we all thought the brand had peaked after unleashing its limited-run New York-style KD Mac & Cheesecake earlier this summer, the beloved pantry staple set its sights on dethroning another kitchen cupboard essential: instant noodles.
The convenience food’s latest mashup pairs its infamous neon-orange cheese powder with classic ramen soup seasoning and dehydrated noodles.
When we whipped up a batch in the newsroom feedback ranged from “oddly delicious” to “weirdly addictive,” with more than one reporter going back for seconds. Read the full story here.
Free Press staff members all found at least one variety of KD Ramen worth recommending. Back row, from left: Ben Sigurdson, Conrad Sweatman and Sheldon Birnie. Front row, from left: Darren Ridgley, Jen Zoratti and Jill Wilson. (Mike Aporius / Free Press)
On this date
On Aug. 26, 1958: The Winnipeg Free Press reported mayor Stephen Juba took another step in his campaign to get a merchandise mart for Winnipeg, saying the city should offer $125,000 to the federal government for the old post office on Portage Avenue. In New York, two leading U.S. scientists warned a fifth Ice Age was near, and that it could bury much of North America under an ice sheet up to two miles thick.
Today’s front page
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