Your forecast
An air quality warning remains in effect for Winnipeg as Environmental Canada forecasts today’s air quality index to reach 10+ or very high risk. A high of 24 C. The UV index is 7 or high.
What’s happening today
• The Winnipeg Goldeyes host the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at 6:30 p.m. at Blue Cross Park. The game will feature live Ukrainian performances and musicians.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting virtually with his cabinet today to discuss the state of trade negotiations with the U.S. and the situation in the Middle East, reports the Canadian Press.
• The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning, reports the Canadian Press.
Today’s must-read
Despite more than six months of economic threats that have sparked anger and strained cross-border relations, the United States ambassador to Canada believes the bond between his country and this one is solid.
Pete Hoekstra, who spoke to about 250 local business leaders Tuesday at a Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce luncheon, likened the current state of relations between the two nations to a cloth that’s been pulled and stretched, taking on a new shape.
Gabrielle Piché has the story.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, addresses about 250 local business leaders Tuesday at a Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce luncheon. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
On the bright side
It’s been a tasty season on set for the creators of the Diabetic Kitchen, a forthcoming Manitoba cooking and lifestyle show featuring diabetic-friendly recipes and local products.
“I wish I had a show like this back when I was first diagnosed,” says director George Orallo.
Eva Wasney has the details on the series which will air on Fibe TV1 later this year.
Diabetic Kitchen host Kevin Beaulieu whips up a recipe while filming. (Supplied)
On this date
On July 30, 1941: The Winnipeg Free Press reported provincial health authorities were asking those who recovered from infantile paralysis — also known as polio — to donate blood in order to create a serum to help fight the outbreak of the disease. Munitions minister Clarence Decatur Howe told reporters 300 men seized control of an aluminum plant in Arvida, Que., causing a loss of three weeks worth of production. A red, 11-foot-tall ‘V’ was erected on city hall, and the remaining words “for victory” were to be added by the end of the day.
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