Your forecast
Wind chill -25 C this morning and -15 C this afternoon. A mix of sun and cloud with fog patches dissipating this morning and wind up to 15 km/h.
What’s happening today
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ‘s body lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica as thousands of people visit to pay tribute to the pontiff.
In Santos, Brazil, fans are visiting the coffin of soccer star Edson Arantes do Nascimento, globally known as Pelé, ahead of his funeral today.
An ancient wooden sarcophagus that was featured at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences was returned to Egypt, Egyptian officials say.
Today’s must-read
Our series exploring the state of Winnipeg’s core continues with Melissa Martin’s piece on how one church is quietly telling a story of what downtown community can be. Each article featured in the series can be found here.
Parishioners participate in a Nepalese service at Knox United Church in Winnipeg on Sunday. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)
On the bright side
Started by Omar Kinnarath in March 2020 as a result of increasing needs at the beginning of the pandemic, a grassroots volunteer initiative called the Mutual Aid Society (MAS) helps connect those in need with those able to provide assistance — no strings attached. Janine LeGal has the story.
Sarah Ruff (left) and Lara Rae (right) help organize and deliver items with Omar Kinnarath, founder of the volunteer-run online group called Mutual Aid Society (MAS). (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)
On this date
On Jan. 2, 1923: The Manitoba Free Press reported a paper mill in Fort William, Ont., had produced its first run of newsprint — making it the first paper ever made in Fort William. Saskatoon had brought in $1.8 million in building permits, showing the city saw more physical growth in 1922 “than any year since the boom days.” High winds and heavy ice snapped telegraph and telephone wires and took down poles in Wellwood, Man. leaving nearly every business out of service. Search our archives for more here.
Today’s front page
Get the full story: Read today’s e-edition of the Free Press.
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