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IIU not informed: The Winnipeg Police Service failed to notify the provincial police watchdog about a sexual assault complaint against one of its members, the Free Press has learned. Ryan Thorpe reports. READ MORE
Climate cash: Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna will announce support for “climate action” by the City of Winnipeg at a news conference this morning.
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What’s happening today
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILESManitoba Metis Federation president David Chartrand says the Métis National Heritage Centre will cost $6 million and will open in 2020.
Federal funds: Cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett will announce more than $5 million in funding for the Métis National Heritage Centre this morning. Manitoba Metis Federation president David Chartrand said the project’s estimated cost is $6 million and the centre is set to open in 2020. Tessa Vanderhart reports. READ MORE
Friday night football: Jeff Hamilton has five storylines to keep an eye on as the Blue Bombers host the Toronto Argonauts tonight. READ MORE
Music by Mraz: Jason Mraz is performing on the mainstage of the Winnipeg Folk Festival, which started Thursday evening and ends Sunday. Erin Lebar has an interview with the U.S. singer-songwriter. READ MORE
In case you missed it
MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSThe Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre releases a juvenile bald eagle back to nature at D’Auteuil Park in Ile-des-Chenes on Thursday.
Flying… like an eagle: The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre released an injured bald eagle after it spent a few weeks in the centre’s care. Nicholas Frew reports. READ MORE
Complaints came up empty: Employees at White Lotus Pet Spa, which is now closed, found little support when they sought help after what they called repeated incidents of abusive and troubling behaviour at their workplace. Melissa Martin reports. READ MORE
On this date
On July 12, 2012: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that a Manitoba judge broke with legal precedent by rejecting a plea bargain for a man found guilty of drunk driving, instead opting to sentence him to 14 days in jail, a 15-month driving prohibition and two years of supervised probation, in a case where the driver had had no criminal record and had not injured anyone. “I am sending a message, and a warning, that the gloves are coming off” regarding impaired driving, said provincial court judge Ray Wyant. READ MORE
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