What’s happening today
The Canadian PressPrime Minister Justin Trudeau (far right) with other G7 leaders as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks virtually. (Paul Chiasson / The Canadian Press)
Summit continues: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed G7 leaders virtually. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Zelenskyy on the first day of the summit in Germany to ask what he needs from the leaders. Trudeau was also set to meet with Indian PM Narendra Modi in a private meeting today. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
Epilepsy announcement: Health Minister Audrey Gordon, Health Sciences Centre COO Dr. Shawn Young and Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba CEO Stefano Grande will make an “epilepsy program” announcement this morning. READ MORE
Federal funds: Karina Gould — the federal minister of families, children and social development — will be at the University of Winnipeg to announce funding “to support the improvement of early learning and child care service delivery.”
Due in Russian court: Brittney Griner is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing in Russia. The WNBA star was arrested at a Moscow airport for cannabis possession more than four months ago. READ MORE
Tennis tourney starts: The Wimbledon tennis tournament began today, but play was halted because of rain. READ MORE
Weather
Jessica LeeA cyclist on a trail in Westview Park on Sunday. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
Your daytime forecast: Sunny this morning, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30 per cent chance of showers this afternoon, risk of a thunderstorm beginning late this afternoon, a high of 28 C and peak winds from the west at 30 km/h gusting to 50.
In case you missed it
CentreVenture is marketing land at the intersection of Waterfront Drive and Heaton Avenue. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
Parcel offered for purchase: CentreVenture Development Corporation is accepting proposals for the final developable property on Waterfront Drive. Ben Waldman reports. READ MORE
Inflation pressure mounts: No immediate financial help is expected on inflation from the federal or provincial governments, which have both said they are relying on measures announced in spring budgets. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Special server: Next Stop Café is the second Winnipeg restaurant to turn to robotics to help serve diners. Cierra Bettens reports. READ MORE
All things scaled and slithery: Katrina Clarke reports on this weekend’s Manitoba Reptile Breeder’s Expo. READ MORE
Valour victorious: Valour FC beat York United FC in Toronto for its first win since May 15. READ MORE
Opinion
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSA child plays with balloons during Canada Day celebrations at The Forks in 2019. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press files)
‘Wanting your country to be better’: Our latest editorial states that the absence of fireworks displays at one retooled event does not mean Canada Day “is cancelled.” READ MORE
Mothers on mission: Here is Shelley Cook’s latest column. READ MORE
On this date
On June 27, 1927: The Manitoba Free Press reported accidents claimed two young lives over the weekend: Eric Gislason, 2, died when he was hit by a heavy truck, and Joseph Naynon, 13, drowned while swimming in the Red River. Candidates made their last pitch to voters before the June 28 provincial election, and the Free Press, along with the Winnipeg Tribune and the government, set up a special phone line for readers to get election results; the Free Press said its phones had been inundated on election nights in the past. READ MORE
Today’s front page
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