COVID-19 crisis
This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, blue/pink, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, NIAID-RML
Coronavirus and colonies: Dylan Robertson reports on how life in Hutterite communities has changed because of the virus. READ MORE
Missed opportunity for Manitoba: Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine, a Saskatchewan epidemiologist, says Hutterite colonies and health officials in Manitoba should have learned from what happened in his province. Kevin Rollason reports. READ MORE
Afternoon update: Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, is expected to hold a news conference today to give an update on coronavirus cases. The province announced 35 new cases Sunday and 55 on Saturday. READ MORE
Special meeting at city hall: The City of Winnipeg is holding a special meeting today on motions that would, among other things, authorize extending property and business tax deferrals, and allow for spending up to $250,000 to buy masks for users of Winnipeg Transit, Transit Plus and city facilities. READ MORE
Office space: Ben Waldman reports on the protocols in place to make a downtown office safe for employees. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: Sunny, with a mix of sun and cloud beginning later this morning, a high of 18 C and wind at 15 km/h from the west increasing to 30 km/h and gusting to 50.
What’s happening today
Dallas Stars’ Jamie Benn (14) and Joe Pavelski (16) celebrate a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during first period NHL Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff action in Edmonton on Sunday, August 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
One win away: The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars can advance to their respective conference finals with Game 5 wins over the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche this evening. The New York Islanders and Vegas Golden Knights are also one win away from advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs but are idle today. READ MORE
Morning event in Montreal: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make an announcement after meeting with National Research Council of Canada president Iain Stewart and several scientists at a research facility in Montreal later this morning.
In case you missed it
In this video grab issued Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, by MTV, Keke Palmer performs “Snack” during the MTV Video Music Awards. (MTV via AP)
Awards show’s top moments: The MTV Video Music Awards were handed out Sunday night. It was the first major awards show since the pandemic arrived in North America. READ MORE
Piercing through: Check out the latest piece from new columnist Shelley Cook. READ MORE
On this date
On Aug. 31, 1929: The Manitoba Free Press reported that residents in Malonton, west of Winnipeg Beach, hastily constructed a fireguard to protect against a forest fire that stretched 15 miles, from Narcissus to Malonton. The situation was still serious at Berens River, Rennie and Flin Flon; all four communities were faced with destruction unless heavy rains came to the assistance of forestry rangers battling the blazes. The Free Press crop report said the cutting of wheat was complete in Manitoba and was well underway in Saskatchewan and Alberta; threshing in Manitoba was general and would be general in the other provinces within a week.
Today’s front page
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