Your forecast
Sunny, becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. High 24 C, Humidex 26. UV index 7 or high.
In the same week a deluge of rain hit Toronto, a new survey of business leaders finds the vast majority are concerned that climate change will hit their operations this year while more than half report that it’s already affected profits. The Canadian Press reports.
Cars are partially submerged in flood waters in the Don Valley following heavy rain in Toronto on Tuesday. (Arlyn McAdorey / The Canadian Press)
What’s happening today
The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival begins today and continues until July 28. This year’s fringe will feature 1,250 performances by artists from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Germany, Brazil and Japan. Ben Waldman has the full story here.
Outdoor performers are scheduled to take the stage at the Cube at Old Market Square throughout the festival’s run. (Sasha Sefter / Free Press files)
Today’s must-read
When a search for two slain Indigenous women begins at a Winnipeg-area landfill, a healing lodge nearby will provide space for their families to gather, access supports and wait for updates.
Donna Bartlett feels comforted knowing she will be on site in a comfortable, private space while workers look for her granddaughter, Marcedes Myran, and Morgan Harris.
“It’s staying close to my girl,” she said Tuesday. “This way, I can stay close and kind of keep an eye and watch.” Chris Kitching has the story.
The new Healing Lodge, meant for victims families as the search for slain women is set to begin, at Prairie Green Landfill. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Free Press)
On the bright side
Whether you’re just starting, have a few skills under your belt, a kid, or an adult — Sk8 Skates is helping the Winnipeg community learn the sport of skateboarding, free of charge.
Even on a cloudy, rainy Tuesday afternoon, the Forks Plaza Skatepark was filled with kids of all ages, skating, scootering and listening intently to the older instructors who were there ready to share their tips and tricks.
Free skateboard lessons are being offered at The Forks from noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, until Aug. 16. These sessions are open to skaters of all ages and skill levels, providing an excellent opportunity for both beginners and experienced skateboarders to learn from four talented instructors. Zoe Pierce reports.
Jensen Cunnington learns to skate at Sk8 Skates’ free skateboarding class. (Nic Adam / Free Press)
On this date
On July 17, 1951: The Winnipeg Free Press reported Missouri River towns were hit hard by flooding, with the most recent being Kansas City; the effects were also being felt in many towns across Kansas. In Winnipeg General Hospital, an RCMP officer stood watch over a 71-year-old farmer found unconscious in Rose; police hoped the assault victim would awake and be able to provide information about who had attacked him. Read the rest of this day’s paper here. Search our archives for more here.
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