Your forecast
Mainly sunny. Wind becoming west at 20 km/h this afternoon. High 21 C, UV index 4 or moderate.
What’s happening today
Bruce McCulloch brings his Tales of Bravery and Stupidity show to the Park Theatre tonight for two performances. Jen Zoratti has a preview here.
Bruce McCulloch, of seminal comedy troupe Kids in the Hall, wants his one-man show to take people somewhere. (Michael Pool photo)
In Ottawa, the House of Commons is set to debate a Conservative non-confidence motion today, as the Tories try to take down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. The Canadian Press reports.
The Chamber of the House of Commons (Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press files)
Today’s must-read
City officials say cost and colonial legacy played key roles in the decision to demolish elements of historic buildings the city had long preserved in a downtown park.
A City of Winnipeg spokesman confirmed the columns and balustrades, also known as “shards” of the former buildings, were torn down during the ongoing redevelopment of Air Canada Window Park.
“While it is the preference of the city to preserve historical assets wherever possible, an important aspect of the new design of Air Canada Window Park was a focus on Indigenous stories, which would not be reflected at all by incorporating the Greek columns and colonial-era style of the remaining shards. Relocating the shards to preserve them was also not an option due to the cost,” wrote spokesman Kalen Qually, in an emailed statement. Joyanne Pursaga has the story.
The fragments of columns and balustrades did not have official heritage status, which means they were not protected against demolition. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Free Press)
On the bright side
A Selkirk landmark is getting a new look, and this big fish story is actually true.
The Chuck the Channel Cat statue, located on the city’s Main Street, is undergoing repairs and getting a new coat of paint. The work, which has already begun, should take about a week to complete, the City of Selkirk said in a news release Monday.
The restoration project is led by Jen Mosienko Design, which has restored landmarks across the province, including Komarno’s giant mosquito. Read more here.
The statue gets a fresh coat of paint in June 2013. (Joe Bryksa / Free Press files)
On this date
On Sept. 24, 1930: The Manitoba Free Press reported India’s government predicted Mahatma Gandhi’s civil disobedience movement for Indian independence would soon collapse. In North Sydney, N.S., six suvivors of the wreck of the Carazana described how 10 of their fellows were lost at sea after lightning struck their schooner and split it into pieces. Read the rest of this day’s paper here. Search our archives for more here.
Today’s front page
Get the full story: Read today’s e-edition of the Free Press.
|
