What’s happening today
Adrian Wyld – THE CANADIAN PRESSFederal New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh poses for a photo with supporters during a campaign stop in Ladysmith, B.C. on Aug. 31, 2021.
On the campaign trail: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole are making appearances in Ontario today, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is campagining in Quebec. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
Ice hit the ice: With September upon us, so is the return of hockey. The Winnipeg Ice open their training camp with sessions for prospects this afternoon. The camp is closed to the general public, except for a showcase game on Monday.
Abortion ban in Texas: A state law banning abortion after six weeks took effect at midnight, and the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to act on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold. The law is the most dramatic restriction on abortion rights in the U.S. since the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: The morning will be mostly sunny with a daytime high of 26 C, but Winnipeg will see periods of sun and cloud this afternoon with a chance of thunderstorms this evening.
In case you missed it
Team Canada’s Marie-Philip Poulin, centre, celebrates defeating the United States to win gold at the IIHF Women’s World Championship hockey action in Calgary, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Golden goal: Canada won its first women’s world hockey championship since 2012 on a gorgeous overtime goal by Marie-Philip Poulin last night. Alternate captain Blayre Turnbull was hurt in the ensuing celebration and was on a stretcher while receiving her medal along with her teammates. READ MORE
Long and winding road: Singer Rhonda Head of Opaskwayak Cree Nation didn’t start out to make a career in music, but went on to classical training and worldwide recognition. “When people ask me how I got into classical music, I usually say classical music found me, because I didn’t go looking for it,” Head says. Alan Small has the story. READ MORE
New life for Pemby site: City councillors are considering a proposal to redevelop the site where the Pembina Hotel currently stands. The new project would see the hotel demolished and replaced with a 12-storey mixed use facility with more than 200 apartment units. Joyanne Pursaga reports. READ MORE
On this date
On Sept. 1, 1987: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that city officials said the exotic pets bylaw needed to be reviewed after an apparent violation involving a Winnipeg man who had a 10-foot Burmese python in his apartment resulted in a magistrate dismissing the case. A private care home was granted a conditional repreive to continue operating as government officials investigated complaints regarding the well-being and safety of residents.
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