Free Press Head Start for Aug. 9

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A year after Brian Pallister stepped down as premier, one political scientist says Pallister’s successor, Premier Heather Stefanson, and the Progressive Conservatives, “are in pre-election mode, and they are making announcements to appeal to the centre.”

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is planning to move to a “home is best” philosophy for long-term care, and have the majority of its patients seeking personal care services waiting from home, rather than from hospital.

And former U.S. president Donald Trump said the FBI conducted an “unannounced raid” and searched his Mar-a-Lago estate.

— David Fuller

Today’s weather

Your forecast: Mainly sunny with a high of 24 C, Humidex 27 and UV index 8 or very high. Wind is expected to be southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40, becoming northwest 30 gusting to 50 this morning.

What’s happening today

Rescuers in France are planning to attempt to move a stranded and dangerously thin beluga whale that strayed into the Seine River last week to a saltwater river basin Tuesday to try and save its life. The Associated Press reports.

Today’s must-read

A mishandled investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against a Brandon University soccer coach has resulted not only in harm to student athletes and the institution’s reputation, it has also cost the university $41,000 in legal fees. Maggie Macintosh has the story.

An independent investigator found a soccer coach at Brandon University repeatedly abused his position of power over young female athletes. (Tim Smith / The Brandon Sun files)

On this date

On Aug. 9, 1922: The Manitoba Free Press reported that speakers at the convention of Canadian municipalites at the Fort Garry Hotel addressed topics including municipal finances, the fuel situation, and municipal government in the Soviet Union. U.S. president Warren G. Harding wanted the House and Senate to be kept in session after its recess ended so legislative actions to deal with ongoing coal and rail strikes could be taken. In Italy, fascist leader Benito Mussolini called for a demobilization of his supporters, claiming victory over those who agitated for workers to go on strike. Search our archives for more here.

Today’s front page

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Top news

Carol Sanders:

Businessman, philanthropist turned down offer to become Manitoba’s first Muslim vice-regal

‘Great honour’ required too many sacrifices, El Tassi says; Indigenous leaders also declined opportunity, source claims Read More

Emmanuel Nwaneri:

Six-year-old dies weeks after being found floating in swimming pool

Barely a month after starting their new lives in Canada, a Nigerian couple are grieving the death of their six-year-old son, who was taken off life-support at Health Sciences Centre on the weekend. Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

Light rail transit pushed back into city conversation

The decades-old debate on building light rail transit in Winnipeg may have some spark left in it. Read More

New in Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Oliveira throwing his weight around

Big RB has become the bell cow Blue were looking for Read More

Taylor Allen:

Manitoba hit by takeout

Mike McEwen joining forces with Ryan Fry in Toronto Read More

Staff:

Sister act gets Manitoba rolling at Summer Games

SISTERS Mia and Halle West helped Manitoba finish Day 2 of competition at the Canada Summer Games with a flourish Monday night. Read More

New in Arts and Entertainment

Alan Small:

In praise of mentors and miners

Steve Earle and the Dukes bring latest albums, and hopefully a few old classics, to the Burt Read More

Ben Waldman:

Organizers pull plug on upcoming Current Festival

A new Winnipeg music and culture festival announced its cancellation Monday morning, mere days before the event was set to begin. Read More

Melissa Martin:

Fancy festival forgot fundamentals

It was supposed to be the most attractive music festival imaginable, but then it didn’t happen. It was supposed to have a pop-up restaurant on the main stage, and six-foot chromed mirror balls dangling over luxurious lounge couches. It was supposed to be, in the words of its own Instagram post, “the most Instagrammable festival Manitoba has ever seen.” Read More

New in Business

Gabrielle Piché:

Tracking-app creator tracks progress for women entrepreneurs

Ivy Châtelain hopes her North Forge award will inspire others. ‘That they can say, ‘Hey, if she can do it, I can do it” Read More

Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press:

House of Commons transport committee will investigate airport delays

OTTAWA - The House of Commons transport committee is launching an investigation into airport delays and flight cancellations. The committee met virtually on Monday and vot... Read More

Fresh opinions

Editorial:

Harper’s endorsement a mixed blessing for Poilievre

Former prime minister Stephen Harper encouraged Conservative Party of Canada members in late July to choose Pierre Poilievre as their new leader, because the federal caucus and the party members like him and he has the best chance of winning an election. Read More

Niigaan Sinclair:

Inglorious end to Manitoba grand chief’s term

In the end, it was fitting the reign of Arlen Dumas as grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs ended with the voices of Indigenous women. Read More

Deveryn Ross:

Mis-timed mutiny created PC predicament

One year ago today, then-Manitoba premier Brian Pallister was told during a government caucus retreat in Brandon he had lost the confidence of his caucus, and that he would be removed as Progressive Conservative party leader if he did not step down. Read More

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