What’s happening today
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Privacy bill: The Liberal government plans to introduce a privacy bill that spells out 10 principles ranging from ensuring control over information to penalties for misuse of data. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
New virus numbers: The provincial government is set to release its weekly COVID-19 bulletin. Katie May reports on how people with long COVID are calling for a centralized clinic to help such sufferers. READ MORE
Homes through Habitat: Ten families will receive keys to their new homes through Habitat for Humanity Manitoba later this morning.
Spacey granted bail: Actor Kevin Spacey appeared in a London court to face charges of sexual offences against three men. The two-time Oscar winner, who did not enter a plea, was granted unconditional bail until his next appearance in July. READ MORE
Warriors can win it all: The Golden State Warriors can claim their fourth NBA championship in eight seasons with a win against the Boston Celtics in Game 6. READ MORE
Weather
Your daytime forecast: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of 23 C, and wind from the west at 20 km/h increasing to 30 km/h and gusting to 50.
In case you missed it
The Colorado Avalanche celebrate after an overtime goal by Andre Burakovsky in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Avs beat Bolts: The Colorado Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime in the first game of the Stanley Cup final. READ MORE
Sentenced for Selkirk slaying: A Selkirk man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting a woman with a homemade gun during a drug dispute in July. Dean Pritchard reports. READ MORE
Bid to strip bus shacks stalls: A call to strip elements from two bus shelters to deter people from doing drugs inside them was rejected by the city’s executive policy committee. Joyanne Pursaga reports. READ MORE
On this date
On June 16, 1965: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that federal opposition leader John Diefenbaker strove to amend the Liberals’ ad tax, affecting newspapers and magazines, that was part of the proposed budget. The federal government was ready to accept applications from Canadian TV networks to broadcast in colour beginning in 1967. A large Viet Cong force ambushed a government convoy south of Saigon, reportedly capturing the American adviser travelling with them. READ MORE
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