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Clinton locks up nomination: We begin the day with news from south of the border. Hillary Clinton became the first woman to top the presidential ticket of a major U.S. political party Monday night, capturing commitments from the number of delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination. Clinton, the former First Lady, New York senator and U.S. secretary of state, held off a strong challenge from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to reach the 2,383 delegates needed to become the nominee. Democrats now turn their attention to defeating Republican nominee Donald Trump in the U.S. election in November. READ MORE
Your forecast: Just like the song says, open up your heart and let the sun shine in. Opening the curtains, a window or your vehicle’s sunroof works, too. This week, we’re about to get a mighty big dose of Vitamin D from sunlight on our skin, as the Environment Canada forecast calls for seven straight sunny days and relatively balmy temperatures for the month of June. We hit 18 C today, and the mercury continues to rise as the week goes on, with daytime highs of 23 C on Wednesday, 27 C on Thursday and 29 C on Friday expected for Winnipeg and surrounding areas. We know things can change in a hurry, but right now the weekend forecast calls for sunshine and 23 C on Saturday and a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 26 C Sunday. But be “sun-smart” and wear your sunscreen this week.
In case you missed it
Colin Corneau / Brandon SunGas pumps at the Victoria Avenue Petro-Canada station in Brandon were closed after gasoline shortages in western Canada.
Topping up your tank: Local drivers may want to fill their tanks now before prices go any higher or before more local gas stations run out of gas. Two petroleum industry analysts said Monday more gas stations might run out of fuel in the coming days due to refinery problems in Western Canada and a combination of tight supplies and high demand in the U.S. Midwest. READ MORE
Probation officers in schools: The chair of the city’s largest school board tabled a motion Monday night to put bail and probation officers in some high schools. The Winnipeg School Board won’t debate the proposal until June 20. Turns out kids in class who also have criminal convictions waste a lot of value class time going to and from meetings with their probation officers. READ MORE
Expanding CancerCare: Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says his government isn’t prepared to confirm support for a proposed expansion to CancerCare Manitoba’s centre at the Health Sciences Centre site. The former NDP government promised a $70-million downpayment on the proposed 300,000-square-foot expansion, and private donors have already purchased land for it. The organization’s president and CEO says not to worry. She’s convinced CancerCare can make a strong case for the expansion. READ MORE
Up next
Indigenous garden: The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, APTN, and the City of Winnipeg will install the second annual indigenous garden, which will see numerous garden beds planted in front of APTN showcasing indigenous planting schemes and materials, based on community ideas and feedback. A celebration of the planting is scheduled for today at 11 a.m. at Air Canada Park and APTN on Portage Avenue.
Sustainability Day: Eighteen organizations will be setting up booths around the Assiniboine Park Zoo today to talk to visitors about environmental and sustainable issues. Booths will on site from 9 am to 4 pm. There will also be a tree planting at 10 a.m. with students from Munroe Junior High, near the train in Assiniboine Park. There is a reception in the evening, starting at 6 p.m., in the Journey To Churchill building, with keynote speaker Becky Lyons, the chief operating officer for Keep America Beautiful.
Around the water cooler
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSSylvie Roy, walking her bike across the Assiniboine Park pedestrian bridge, says helmets are a good idea but she hasn’t found one she likes.
Wearing bicycle helmets: They’re mandatory for kids under 18, but now the City of Winnipeg is debating whether adults should have to wear them, too. It’ll be months before the proposal could be approved. While some experts say helmets offer no guarantees, many cyclists swear by them, if only for the reassurance they offer in case of a collision. READ MORE
Trolling for insult: A Free Press review of a Guns ‘N’ Roses concert from six years ago went viral Monday. As columnist Jen Zoratti explains, shots of the lead singer Axl Rose were lifted and turned into nasty Internet memes that poked fun at the singer’s body weight. He’s trying to scrub them off the web. The Winnipeg Free Press didn’t supply permission for their use. This latest take-down campaign has reopened the debate on the use of celebrity images on the world wide web. READ MORE
Penguins take commanding lead: The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the host San Jose Sharks 3-1 Monday night to seize a 3-1 lead in the NHL’s best-of-seven Stanley Cup final. Pens’ forwards Phil Kessel and Evgeni Malkin had two points each for the winners, who can wrap up the championship series Thursday night in Game 5 at Pittsburgh’s Consol Energy Center. READ MORE
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KEVIN LYNCH / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES / HANDOUTKimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice: The MMA fighter has died at the age of 42. Born in the Bahamas and raised in Miami, Kimbo Slice (real name Kevin Ferguson) was a strip club bouncer and bodyguard who began competing in unsanctioned street fights in 2003. Videos of his fighting led to internet fame. Slice studied MMA and began competing, where he became one of the sport’s best-known figures. READ MORE
#commuterchallenge: All this week across Canada, commuters are looking at alternate ways of getting to school and work. Will you walk? Bike? Take a bus? Try something different, and avoid gridlock and searching for a parking space.
On this date
On June 7, 1983: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the Hotel Fort Garry was on the city’s tax sale list after building up more than $1.3 million in arrears over the previous three years. The provincial NDP government introduced revisions to the Elections Finances Act that would make registered political parties that won more than 10 per cent of the popular vote in elections or bylections eligible for grants that could cover up to 50 per cent of their campaign costs. Members of the RCMP were allowed to sunbathe nude as long as they did not identify themselves.
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