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What’s happening today
Voters in Quebec head to the polls for the provincial election.
Today’s must-read
The family of Cyril Joseph (CJ) Mowat, 33, who died in hospital after being found in medical distress outside a fast-food restaurant in August, are awaiting the results of the provincial medical examiner’s toxicology report. They believe Mowat, who had been living transiently for about a year, experienced complications related to an opiate overdose. Erik Pindera reports.
CJ’s mother Laureen and siblings John and Sarah Mowat embrace while speaking about their son and brother. (Erik Pindera / Winnipeg Free Press)
On the bright side
The huge impact of the late Wayne Catcheway Jr.’s work at Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre was celebrated in the opening on Sept. 23 of a new space named in his honour, Wayne’s World Youth Lounge. Of remembrances shared by many who gathered for the event, Michael Redhead Champagne says, “The stories were constant about Wayne going above and beyond to help a child in need, a family with support, and ensuring that everyone around him had a full belly.” Janine LeGal has the story.
On Sept. 23, Wayne’s World Youth Lounge at Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre officially launched with a grand opening at 510 King St. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press files)
On this date
On Oct. 3, 1930: The Manitoba Free Press reported the provincial government, after consulting with the municipalities involved, would begin as soon as possible its extensive construction program, with funding from the federal government, meant to ease unemployment through new jobs. Premier John Bracken expressed hope that beyond federal job initiatives, prime minister R.B. Bennett would quickly conclude a trade agreement with Britain that would secure an ongoing export market for Prairie wheat. Tyndall stone would be used for the construction of a new university arts building, with work to begin immediately on the agricultural college campus at Fort Garry. Search our archives for more here.
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