What’s happening today
SHANNON VANRAES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILESTwo designated caregivers will be allowed to accompany patients in emergency rooms, and up to four designated caregivers will be allowed in other health-care settings.
Relaxed COVID-19 rules: Relaxed COVID-19 restrictions for visits to Manitoba hospitals and personal care homes are now in effect. Residents being admitted to care homes no longer have to isolate to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus. READ MORE
Soldier set to march: A soldier charged for speaking out against vaccine requirements will march through Ottawa, kicking off what organizers are promising will be a new wave of protests. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
Rape shield ruling: The Supreme Court of Canada will issue a ruling about extensions to rape shield laws made by the Liberal government. The ruling will determine whether the extensions, made in 2018, violate the rights of an accused to a fair trial. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
Hong Kong anniversary: The 25th anniversary of China taking control of Hong Kong from Great Britain is this evening (central time). China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has arrived in the city. His first trip outside of mainland China since the pandemic is happening after a two-year transformation bringing Hong Kong more tightly under Communist control. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Players set to party: The Colorado Avalanche are holding a parade to celebrate their third Stanley Cup in franchise history. READ MORE
What’s happening on Canada Day
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSA statue of Queen Victoria on the legislative grounds was toppled on Canada Day. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press files)
Security plan in place: The Manitoba government and city police say they’ve got a security plan to prevent a repeat of last year’s protests in which two statues were toppled. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Celebrations around city: An event dubbed A New Day, replacing the usual celebrations, is happening at The Forks. Traditional Canada Day events will be held at Assiniboine Park and elsewhere. READ MORE
What’s open, closed: Here is a list of what will be open and closed. The Free Press is not releasing a print edition on Friday but will publish an electronic edition that is free to all subscribers and post news on its website. READ MORE
Abortion rights rally: A pro-choice rally and march through downtown is also happening on Friday. READ MORE
Weather
Your daytime forecast: Increasingly cloudy today with a 30 per cent chance of showers until mid-afternoon, a high of 22 C and peak winds from the northwest at 30 km/h gusting to 50.
In case you missed it
Archives of the Missionary Oblate SistersThe Fort Alexander Indian Residential School was built on land on the Fort Alexander Reserve (now the Sagkeeng First Nation) in southeastern Manitoba in 1905.
Accused priest: A retired priest accused of sexually assaulting a young girl at a Manitoba residential school more than 50 years ago is banned from doing ministry work. Chris Kitching reports. READ MORE
On this date
On June 30, 1967: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that representatives of 46 countries, including Canada, signed the biggest trade agreement of modern times in Geneva in a major move to cut tariffs, but Canada was still seen as one of the most protectionist countries in the world. About 60,000 people turned out to see Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in Ottawa as they made their royal visit in honour of Canada’s centennial. READ MORE
Today’s front page
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