This morning
“Horribly antiquated” views: Dr. Marcus Blouw, whose term as medical staff president at St. Boniface Hospital expires at the end of June, says he feels compelled to speak out after the board of the Catholic facility was stacked to overturn a vote allowing assisted dying in rare circumstances. “I have been told that I cannot understand the implications of this decision because I don’t appreciate the value of redemptive suffering,” Blouw said of high-level meetings at the hospital. “I think those are horribly antiquated statements that are inflammatory to a huge proportion of the Canadian populace.” Jane Gerster reports. READ MORE
Your forecast: It will be sunny this morning, with a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon and a high of 22 C.
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WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSJudge Ray Wyant wrote a chapter for a new compilation book called “Tough Crimes” which includes 16 contributions from judges and lawyers across Canada.
The case that haunts him: Provincial court Judge Ray Wyant says his indirect involvement in a “horrific” murder 33 years ago and the question of whether he could have done anything different to save the victim’s life still weighs on him. He wrote about the case in a chapter titled The Scars that Never Heal in a new book, More Tough Crimes, in which prominent legal professionals share intimate details of memorable cases. Mike McIntyre reports. READ MORE
Garden-variety bullying: Some residents of a Manitoba Housing complex on Raleigh Street were ordered to remove front-yard gardens and later told they might face “additional costs” if the government had to rip them up. But after being contacted by columnist Gordon Sinclair Jr., Manitoba Housing said it has reversed its position and will even be working with tenants to determine if a community garden might be possible. READ MORE
Birthday bonus: Manitoba has received an above-average share of Canada 150 infrastructure spending after getting shortchanged in funding for sesquicentennial celebrations. The province netted less than $7 million for projects such as refurbishing curling halls and expanding community centres but only received about half a per cent of the $85 million earmarked for one-time celebratory events across Canada. Dylan Roberston reports. READ MORE
Up next
A time to celebrate: A signing ceremony for the Winnipeg Indigenous Accord is taking place at 10 a.m. at Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks. Mayor Brian Bowman and Grand Chief Derek Nepinak of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs will be among those taking part in the ceremony, which is expected to last at least two and a half hours and will be followed by traditional indigenous performances. The accord, which was unanimously approved by city council in March, outlines a series of principles and commitments on reconciliation.
Touring by train: Instead of recording tracks this summer, folk-pop artist Piper Hayes is riding them instead. The Hamilton-based musician is taking the train from Toronto to Vancouver as part of a program in which performers play for passengers in exchange for a cabin and meals. She’s also booked four shows off-rail in Winnipeg this week, and the first is at 7 p.m. tonight at Sam’s Place. Erin Lebar reports. READ MORE
Around the water cooler
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) stands on his net as New Jersey Devils players celebrate a goal by Stefan Noesen (23) during the second period of an NHL game, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Goaltending gamble: It’s clear Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff probably won’t be using the trade market to net a starting goaltender, Paul Wiecek writes in his latest column, and standing pat might be his boldest move yet. READ MORE
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Order of Canada: Indigenous activist Sylvia MaracleSinger was among those honoured by Governor-General David Johnston on Monday; she was made an officer of the Order of Canada. Also honoured were Tina Keeper, Andre Lewis and the late Mary Richard, who were awarded the Meritorious Service Meda, and Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie, who was named a member of the Order of Canada. READ MORE
On this date
On June 20, 1927: The Manitoba Free Press reported that a man had drowned in the Red River, and that a woman’s body had been recovered from the Assiniboine River. In Elfros, Sask., a tornado wrought havoc, not only damaging a farmhouse but knocking over a stove withing, with caused a fire to break out; Ingi Gudmundsson, despite a broken leg, saved eight people but tragically Mrs. Gudmundsson was killed. In the upcoming provincial election, 135 candidates vied for 53 seats in the legislature. READ MORE
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