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ANDREW RYAN / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSWinnipeg Blue Bombers Quarterback Matt Nichols is helped off the field after an injury during practice on Wednesday.
Concern over QB: Blue Bombers starting quarterback Matt Nichols is expected to be examined by a doctor today after he limped off the field during practice yesterday. Nichols, who wasn’t hit, crumpled to the ground, threw his helmet and yelled before he was helped to the locker room. Mike McIntyre reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: There will be a mix of sun and cloud today, with a high of 26 C and wind from the southwest at 20 km/h.
What’s happening today
Frank Gunn/ The Canadian PressOntario Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne, left to right, Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford and Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath participate during the third and final televised debate of the provincial election campaign in Toronto, Sunday, May 27, 2018.
Decision day: Ontario voters will choose a new government. The Progressive Conservatives and NDP are virtually tied in popular support, but the latest polls suggest Doug Ford’s Tories could win a majority. Premier Kathleen Wynne admitted last week the Liberals will lose. READ MORE
Caps seek first Cup: The Washington Capitals can win the Stanley Cup tonight and do to the Vegas Golden Knights what the Knights did to the Jets in the Western Conference final: win in five games and hoist a trophy in front of the other team’s fans. READ MORE
In case you missed it
Still sitting: The impasse at the legislature continues. Premier Brian Pallister said the NDP voted against sitting Fridays and on Thursday nights during an extended summer session. “The opposition did put their work ethic on display for all Manitobans to see,” he said. Nick Martin reports. READ MORE
Missing man: The family of Eduardo Balaquit, 59, is continuing to search for him, and the police homicide unit is investigating his disappearance. “We’re worried; there are no words to describe what we’re feeling,” his son Edward said. Ryan Thorpe reports. READ MORE
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Carlos Osorio / The Associated PressGolden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers’ George Hill during Game 3 on Wednesday.
Durant gets it done: Kevin Durant had a playoff career-high 43 points, including a three-pointer in the final minute to seal victory, as the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers late last night. The Warriors lead the NBA finals 3-0 and are poised to win their third championship in four seasons, all against the Cavs. READ MORE
On this date
On June 7, 1934: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the provincial legislature was prepared to shelve a Winnipeg transit bill in order to study the issue in committee. Provincial Conservative leader Sanford Evans attacked the economic principles behind the government’s marketing bill. A chilling photo showed the seconds before a racing mishap took the life of driver George Herzog. READ MORE
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