Churchill, Manitoba celebrates return of train service with prime minister, saying ‘We are free’

CHURCHILL, MAN.—Residents of Churchill, Man. crowded around a bonfire during a street party to celebrate the return of rail service and a visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the northern Manitoba town.

Patricia Kandiurin held a banner with the label of the rail line’s former owner, Denver-based Omnitrax, over the fire, slowly letting the flames destroy the white and black symbol as a nearby crowd cheered.

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