Your forecast
Mainly sunny today, with a high of 35 C and humidex of 44, with the UV index 9, or very high. Tonight, partly cloudy with the risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. and a low of 20 C.
What’s happening today
🎤 Chance the Rapper is touring North America this summer to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Coloring Book, including a stop at Canada Life Centre tonight at 7:30 p.m. Eva Wasney has a preview here.
Chance the Rapper plays the Canada Life Centre tonight with Big Boi. (Supplied)
Today’s must-read
Cheryl Castor is leading an effort to get services back at First Steps Wellness Centre, a Winnipeg rehabilitation facility, where her son, Will, worked with therapists to regain independence after a car crash permanently changed his life.
On June 5, financial constraints forced First Steps to close, leaving families without the specialized therapy they had come to rely on.
Zoe Pierce has the story.
On the bright side
As Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site’s first-ever volunteer live painting artist, JD Hawk relished sharing his artistic process with curious visitors.
Hawk created rough drafts for him to reference later in the year when creating his final paintings.
His observations, drafts and photos led to the creation of a body of 14 works, eight of which are now housed at the Lower Fort Garry Visitor Centre.
AV Kitching has the story.
On this date
On July 13, 1932: The Winnipeg Free Press reported two police officers and one alleged Communist agitator were in hospital, and three other alleged agitators were held in police custody, after a clash between police and approximately 100 rioters outside the East Welwood and Company Limited box factory in Elmwood, where a labour strike was in progress.
Today’s front page
Get the full story: Read today’s e-edition of the Free Press.
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