Your forecast
Sunny, with increasing cloudiness this afternoon. Wind from the southwest at 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 17 C, UV index 3 or moderate.
What’s happening today
In Washington, D.C., Tim Walz and JD Vance are set to face off in the only debate for the U.S. vice-presidential hopefuls during the razor-thin race to November’s election.
Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, and Vance, the Republican senator from Ohio, are expected to play the political attack dog. The Associated Press reports.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, and Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. (The Canadian Press / The Associated Press files)
Today’s must-read
Manitobans paused Monday to reflect on the legacy of Canada’s residential school system and honour those affected by it.
An orange wave swept through downtown Winnipeg in the morning, with thousands participating in a march and powwow hosted by Wa-say Healing Centre. It was the first time the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, was recognized as a provincial statutory holiday. Tyler Searle has the story.
People gather for Truth And Reconciliation Day at The Forks. (John Woods / Free Press)
On the bright side
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. For more than 100 Winnipeggers, that place is the University Women’s Club.
“From the day I walked in, I felt welcomed,” says Sue Bishop, who joined 10 years ago. “It’s a good place to be.”
Founded in 1909, the club encourages its members to live their best lives through social activities, continuing education and volunteering. The club is headquartered in Ralph Connor House, the 110-year-old riverside mansion located at 54 West Gate in Armstrong’s Point. Aaron Epp has more here.
Carolynne Presser (centre) with Dianne Beaven (left) and Sue Bishop are volunteers from the University Women’s Club, which was founded in 1909. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
On this date
On Oct. 1, 1931: The Manitoba Free Press reported a fire in Fossmills, Ont., made worse by high winds, burned 16 million feet of wood at the Faucett Lumber mill and destroyed homes in the town, causing $400,000 worth of damage. Dr. George F. Stephens, of Winnipeg, was elected president of the American Hospitals Association. Read the rest of this day’s paper here. Search our archives for more here.
Today’s front page
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