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ABOVE THE FOLD

Essential reads for January 6, 2022

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Demand for rapid tests rises, even among symptom-free

Danielle Da Silva
7:00 PM CST Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022
4 minute read

Joyanne Pursaga:

Water stays on, profits go down the drain

Richard Kippen, a landlord who is so far on the hook for his tenants unpaid water bill.

Malak Abas and Dean Pritchard:

Police identify suspected killers in North End father’s death

A vigil was held for Anthony Sinclair on Stella Avenue in December following his death. (Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Tom Brodbeck:

No forgiving cardinal sin of cabinet

<p>MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES </p> Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler has opposed government’s proof-of-vaccination policies by repeating several times, publicly, people have a right to keep their vaccine status private.

James McCarten, The Canadian Press:

Trump 'held a dagger' to democracy's throat: Biden

President Joe Biden speaks from Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol to mark the one year anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol by supporters loyal to then-President Donald Trump, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Washington. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Drew Angerer/Pool via AP

David Sanderson:

Puzzle enthusiast’s home-based business offers perfect family time activity

<p>JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Marla Aronovitch, owner of Marla’s Puzzle Pantry, is photographed on January 4, 2022 at her home working on a puzzle. Before COVID-19, she started selling puzzles and her business really took off during the pandemic. Reporter: Dave</p><p>photos by JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>Marla Aronovitch works on a puzzle at her home.</p>

Taylor Allen:

Winnipeg’s Potter making mark in Greece

Emily Potter closed out 2021 averaging 23 points and 15 rebounds per game. (Esperides Basketball Club)

Editorial:

One year later, America remains deeply divided

<p>Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/TNS files</p><p>In the immediate aftermath of the violence of Jan. 6, 2020, even Republican lawmakers in Washington were sufficiently traumatized to condemn the Capitol riot and Mr. Trump’s role in provoking it.</p>

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