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CERB popular: When Premier Brian Pallister indicated two weeks ago that 50,000 Manitobans signed up for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, it was an understatement — way under. New federal data show 246,440 Manitobans, more than one-third of Manitoba’s workforce, registered for CERB. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Pallister unmasked: Pictures show Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister broke COVID-19 rules at a Toronto airport that require face masks be worn inside the terminal at all times. “It was an error on my part, it won’t happen again,” he said. Larry Kusch and Dylan Robertson report. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: It would be a good idea to bring along an umbrella today, as the forecast calls for a few showers with thunderstorms ending in the morning, then a mix of sun and cloud. The wind from the southwest at 30 km/h could gust to 50 near noon. The high will be 26 C, with a Humidex of 34.
In other news
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Sex education changing: After the Free Press earlier reported St. Paul’s High School students collected and uploaded hundreds of private photos of young women to folders on a file-hosting service during the 2015-16 school year, the school’s president said Tuesday that St. Paul’s will overhaul how it teaches sexual education. Maggie Macintosh reports. READ MORE
City services reopening: Mayor Brian Bowman announced Tuesday that most city libraries will reopen for pickups, holds, returns and telephone reference services later this month. Also, the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex and the Pan Am Pool will reopen with limited access July 20. Julia-Simone Rutgers reports. READ MORE
Inaugural Uber trip: Winnipeg’s first Uber trip stopped at city hall on Tuesday and let out a special passenger. Mayor Brian Bowman stepped out of the minivan’s backseat and said: “Winnipeg, your Uber has finally arrived.” Ben Waldman reports. READ MORE
In case you missed it
JESSE BOILY / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSJESSE BOILY / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSSome beef products at De Luca’s Speciality store on Tuesday. According to StatsCanada beef prices are increasing across Manitoba and the country. Tuesday, July 7, 2020.Reporter: Temur Durrani
Pricey porterhouses: Strip-loin steak at $31.75 a kilogram? That’s an example of the surging beef prices in Manitoba this year. Grocers say the high sticker prices are related to supply chain disruptions and high demand from consumers who are eating out less because of the pandemic. Temur Durrani reports. READ MORE
New Goldeyes deal sought: City staff propose a new deal for Winnipeg Goldeyes and its owner, Sam Katz. The team currently leases Shaw Park for $1 per year. Joyanne Pursaga has details. READ MORE
On this date
On July 8, 1935: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Henry Herbert Stevens, the former Conservative federal minister of trade and commerce, had accepted the leadership of a new political party and would launch a country-wide campaign in connection with the upcoming elections; Manitoba Conservative politicians were silent regarding Steven’s announcement. (Stevens’ new party would later be named the Reconstruction Party.) In Saskatchewan, farmers in the Viscount, Guernsey and Plunkett districts counted their crop losses in the millions after one of the worst hail storms to strike the area. Heavy rains forced the closure of westbound Highway No. 1 at Headingley.
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