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‘Chilling effect’: A rule requiring people filing lawsuits in Manitoba to state their full name on court documents — newly enforced to eliminate “inconsistency” — might discourage sexual-assault victims from coming forward, a lawyer says. Dean Pritchard reports. READ MORE
Manhunt in northern Manitoba: Mounties remain in the Gillam area, the last place two B.C. homicide suspects are known to have been. Reporter Tessa Vanderhart has a column on growing up in the isolated community.
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Weather
Your forecast: Sunny beginning later this morning with a high of 23 C and peak winds from the northwest at 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon.
What’s happening today
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILESAfter seven months of contract negotiations, city hall and the transit workers union appear to be at a stalemate.
Politics in the park: The writ has yet to be dropped, but the Manitoba NDP say they’re “officially launching their election campaign” at a news conference at St. Vital Park this morning.
Demanding ‘fair deal’: The union representing Winnipeg Transit drivers and mechanics is holding a rally to highlight their “fight for a fair deal” across from city hall this morning. Maggie Macintosh has the latest on the stalemate in contract negotiations.
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Trump visits shooting sites: U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Dayton and El Paso as the cities mourn recent mass shootings in which 31 were killed. Any words of solace Trump offers will be complicated by his incendiary rhetoric, The Associated Press reports.
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In case you missed it
SASHA SEFTER / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSThe Perkins Family Restaurant and Bakery at 305 Madison St. is the latest location to shut its doors permanently.
Another Perkins closes: The Perkins restaurant near Polo Park shut down suddenly Monday night. Four of the city’s seven locations have closed since last fall. Nick Frew reports. READ MORE
Under pressure: The Blue Bombers’ defence is preparing to face the Calgary Stampeders after an embarrassing loss in Toronto. The Bombers and Stamps are tied for the lead in the CFL’s West Division. Mike Sawatzky reports. READ MORE
On this date
On Aug. 7, 1974: Members of the U.S. House of Representatives made clear they would call for the impeachment of President Richard Nixon; Highways Minister Peter Burtniak called for the speed limit to be reduced to 55 miles per hour on all highways across Canada; and angry Kenora residents demanded police action if the occupation of Anicinabe Park by armed Ojibway did not end by Aug. 15. READ MORE
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