Your forecast
Mainly sunny skies with a mix of sun and cloud this morning, and a high of 18 C and a low of 5.
What’s happening today
Victoria, B.C.-based blues/Americana singer/songwriter Jesse Roper plays the West End Cultural Centre, 8 p.m. For more info click here.
The Manitoba Moose, leading the best-of-five opening round AHL playoff series 2-1, face the Milwaukee Admirals at 7 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Panther Arena. With a win tonight, the Moose would advance to the next round.
Manitoba Moose left-winger Jeff Malott takes a shot Wednesday against the Admirals in Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Admirals photo)
Today’s must-read
As she takes over as CEO of the entity that manages Manitoba’s health care-system, Lanette Siragusa says she, too, has experienced burnout, and will make it a priority to support the wellness and retention of health-care staff. Katie May has the story.
Since taking the job, Lanette Siragusa said she has met with provincial medical specialty leads, including medical officers of health, and hopes to travel around the province to meet with staff. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press)
On this date
On May 5, 1987: The Winnipeg Free Press reported the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission suspended the Transylvania Inn’s dining room and cocktail lounge licences for three months after a large quantity of U.S. alcohol was allegedly found on the premises. Manitoba premier Howard Pawley said he was prepared to pull out of the Meech Lake constitutional accord if it became clear the agreement would inhibit Ottawa’s ability to implement spending in key areas such as health and welfare. Virden’s mayor called for strict speed limits on trains after two men were killed in a truck-train collision on a foggy stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway near the town. Search our archives for more here.
Today’s front page
Get the full story: Read today’s e-edition of the Free Press.
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