Your forecast
Sunny, with fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south at 20 km/h this afternoon. High 30 C, Humidex 33, UV index 5 or moderate.
What’s happening today
In Toronto, former fashion mogul Peter Nygard is expected to be sentenced for his sexual assault convictions today, after multiple delays in the case that have stretched for months. The Canadian Press reports.
Former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard. (Cole Burston / The Canadian Press files)
Today’s must-read
The generosity of Manitobans moved the leader of the Children’s Hospital Foundation to tears as he celebrated the success of a five-year, $86 million fundraising campaign.
“It definitely chokes me up. It’s amazing what tens of thousands of donors can do in building our community,” Stefano Grande said, pausing to dab at his eyes with a tissue.
“We talked to Manitobans about the needs of our hospital and research institute and our community responded overwhelmingly.” Tyler Searle reports.
A bear’s blood pressure is checked at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Assiniboine Park Sunday. (John Woods / Free Press)
On the bright side
A group dedicated to raising funds for Canada’s oldest ballet turns 75 this year.
The Volunteer Committee of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet is marking its diamond anniversary in a few ways, including an Antiques Roadshow-style fundraiser later this month.
“It’s exciting,” says Elizabeth Morrison, who joined the committee in 2001. “I enjoy being part of an ongoing, dynamic organization.” Aaron Epp has more here.
Volunteers Elizabeth Morrison (from left), Evelyn Mitchell, Jane Fudge and Al Friesen inside the Things Supporting the RWB shop on Corydon Avenue. (Ruth Bonneville / Free Press)
On this date
On Sept. 9, 1938: The Winnipeg Free Press reported near Russell, Man., that although a wide area was being searched by RCMP and armed locals, two alleged thieves who had blown open a heavy safe at Foxwarren and escaped with $3,500 in cash and cheques remained at large. Winnipeg voters would be given the chance to double the term currently served by city aldermen if council adopted a resolution passed by the legislation committee. Read the rest of this day’s paper here. Search our archives for more here.
Today’s front page
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