This morning
Medical mix-up: Serissa McKay, a pregnant 21-year-old woman, says her doctor mistakenly gave her a wrong drug that she fears could have serious consequences for her baby boy, due to arrive July 16. She says she was accidentally given Misoprostol, a drug commonly used in medical abortions. Jane Gerster has the story. READ MORE
Your weather: Today’s forecast is like a weather smorgasbord — a little of everything: fog patches early this morning, sun and cloud throughout the day, a 30 per cent chance of rain showers and a possible thunderstorm this evening. The high today will be 23.
In case you missed it
WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSHealth Minister Kelvin Goertzen at the health care announcement Wednesday at the HSC. Health Minister Kelvin Goertzen says a new entity called Shared Health Services Manitoba will take over management of ambulance services, diagnostic imaging, emergency services and more from the five regional authorities.
Health system shake-up: The Manitoba government announced plans Wednesday to centralize management of ambulances, emergency rooms, labs and other health-care services. The plan is to centralize many functions carried out by the province’s five regional health authorities into a new entity to be called Shared Health Services Manitoba. Larry Kusch reports. READ MORE
The file on Ashton: Steve Ashton, who announced on Wednesday his third bid for leadership of the provincial New Democratic Party, comes with baggage, notes columnist Dan Lett: “If Ashton is to have any chance — and he is a true long shot at this point — he must actually convince people not to think about his political legacy, his blind and relentless ambition and the malleable ethics that have defined his previous leadership bids.” READ MORE
Up next
RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILESDavid Northcott, head of Winnipeg Harvest for more than 30 years, has announced he is retiring.
David Northcott farewell: After 33 years at food bank Winnipeg Harvest, co-founder David Northcott is passing on the empty bowl to the next generation for them to keep full for hungry families in need. His contributions will be celebrated today between 1 and 5 p.m. in Winnipeg Harvest’s community garden with drummers and tributes from guests.
Dauphin’s Countryfest: Wooo-weee! It’s party time in Dauphin as the 27th annual Countryfest kicks off this afternoon and runs through the long weekend. Headliners this year include Keith Urban, Luke Bryan and Johnny Reid.
Around the water cooler
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSWinnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols works with the first-team offence during a practice at Investors Group Field Wednesday.
Back in blue: The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be pumped for Saturday’s game, the first regular-season game in their new stadium, but their opponents — the Winnipeg Blue Bombers — hope to spoil the party and kick off the Bomber’s season on a winning note. Jeff Hamilton sets up the game. READ MORE
Factory of future: A “preferred location” has been identified by the National Research Council for the $60-million factory-of-the-future R & D centre. The 10-acre site is located north of the airport fronting onto the Perimeter Highway. Martin Cash reports. READ MORE
Trending now
#Saretzky: It took a jury three hours on Wednesday to convict Derek Saretzky, an Alberta man who killed a father, his two-year-old daughter and an elderly woman two years ago. Convicted of three counts of first-degree murder and a fourth charge of causing indignity to a human body, Saretzky will not be eligible for parole for 75 years, if the jury’s recommendation is followed. READ MORE
On this date
On June 29, 1993: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the Manitoba government was eliminating housecleaning, laundry and meal preparation from free services under the home-care program. The first mentally handicapped students since mainstreaming became the norm in Manitoba schools graduated from high school. The Canadian Construction Association advocated that highway users pay tolls to support the repair and maintenance of the roadways. READ MORE
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