Winnipeg Free Press

1. Last place looms for Bombers

   MONTREAL — It’s July, it’s early in the season but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are faced with this very real possibility if they don’t take care of business tonight against the Montreal Alouettes: dropping into last place in the CFL’s East Division. Updated 1:59 PM

2. Croc Dundee to taxman: ‘Come and get me’

   SYDNEY, Australia — “Crocodile Dundee” star Paul Hogan challenged Australian tax authorities Friday to track him down in the United States after a newspaper report that he was under investigation for tax evasion. Updated 2:44 PM

3. Bruins prospect Jamie Arniel charged

   KINGSTON, Ont. - Boston Bruins prospect Jamie Arniel has been charged with six offences in connection with an alleged impaired driving incident here last month. Updated 2:24 PM

4. Emotional Jagr says leaving NHL tough

   An emotionally-drained Jaromir Jagr believes his decision to leave the NHL was the most difficult in his career. Yet the right one.
   
   More Sports Breaking News Updated 2:12 PM

5. Lightning trade Boyle to Sharks for Carle

   SAN JOSE, Calif. — A day after signing veteran Rob Blake, the San Jose Sharks acquired defenceman Dan Boyle from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday. Updated 2:50 PM

6. Fifty-nine hotdogs not enough

   NEW YORK — Joey Chestnut has reclaimed the top spot as winner of the annual hot dog eating contest in Coney Island after first tying with arch rival Takeru Kobayashi in a 10-minute chow-down and then beating him in a five-dog eat-off. Updated 1:54 PM

7. Raid nets high-end explosives

   Two people are in custody following a massive police raid on a North End home where loaded machine guns and sticks of commercial-grade explosives were found Thursday evening. Updated 2:05 PM

8. Two arrested for hit and run

   Police have arrested two people in connection with a hit and run at Selkirk Avenue and Andrews Street on June 8, 2008. Updated 1:39 PM

9. Winter robbery spree suspect charged

   Police arrested a suspect in a series of Winnipeg robberies between Jan. 29 and March 9, 2008 Updated 1:42 PM

10. Construction radar boosts safety: Police

    The use of photo radar for speed enforcement in construction zones has dramatically increased safety conditions at roadway construction zones according to Winnipeg police. Updated 1:44 PM

11. Fire sends two to hospital

    Smoke from a fire in gazebo on the back deck of a St. Vital home sent homeowners away in an ambulance just after 8 a.m. this morning.
    
    VIDEO: Fire in Fort Garry Updated 11:45 AM

12. BCE deal to conclude in December

    TORONTO — Telecom giant BCE Inc. has cleared the financing hurdle widely seen as the last major step in completing its $52 billion acquisition by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan in the largest corporate takeover in Canadian history. Updated 2:10 PM

13. Redwood Bridge closed for the weekend

    If your route home after 6 p.m. normally involves the Redwood Bridge, you will need to find an alternate plan tonight. Updated 11:37 AM

14. Williams sisters await Wimbledon showdown

    LONDON — Venus and Serena Williams have a busy schedule Saturday. Updated 1:47 PM

15. Federer and Nadal back in Wimbledon final

    LONDON — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet in their third consecutive Wimbledon final after commanding semifinal victories Friday. Updated 11:58 AM

16. Resource stocks punish TSX

    TORONTO — The Toronto stock market pared early losses but remained in the red Friday afternoon, with a jump in the stock of BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) providing major support after the telecom company reached a final agreement with the group seeking to buy it..
    
    More Business Breaking News Updated 1:51 PM

17. Feeling hot, hot, hot

    Get ready for some sunny, hot summer weather today and tomorrow. Updated 7:36 AM

18. High-tech anti-gun system dismissed

    Winnipeg police are abandoning a plan to use gunshot-locating technology in their battle against crime, mainly because of the spread-out location of shots fired in the city. Updated 7:56 AM

19. Floodway to be honoured

    The Red River Floodway will be recognized this morning as one of the world's top 17 engineering marvels. Updated 6:39 AM

20. Activists target Bruinooge's office

    Half a dozen Winnipeggers staked out the Pembina Highway office of Conservative MP Rod Bruinooge yesterday to support American war deserters seeking refuge in Canada. Updated 9:20 AM

21. Rapid transit construction starts -- sort of

    Fed up with waiting for City Hall to make good on rapid transit promises, a group of Winnipeggers will arm themselves with shovels today and start digging a transit way.
    
    VIDEO: See the transit coalition's stunt Updated 3:13 PM

22. Michelle Wie to play at CN Canadian Women's Open

    TORONTO -- According to the latest issue of Golf World magazine, Michelle Wie will play next month's CN Canadian Women's Open at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. Updated 9:20 AM

23. Danes are the world’s happiest people

    TORONTO -- A survey shows the world's happiest people are residents of Denmark.
    
    More International Breaking News Updated 11:32 AM

24. Halifax cartoonist upset by altered version on Internet

    HALIFAX -- An editorial cartoon from a Nova Scotia newspaper is causing a stir south of the border.
    
    More National Breaking News Updated 6:52 AM

25. Two tigers flown to Indian reserve for repopulation

    JAIPUR, India -- In an unprecedented attempt to revive the tiger population in western India, authorities airlifted a female tiger to a national reserve today where it will join a male tiger delivered there last week. Updated 7:17 AM

26. Police find possible explosives

    Dozens of residents of Atlantic Avenue were evacuated for close to three hours last night after police searched a home in the 700 block and found possibly explosive materials. Updated 6:45 AM

27. TD Securities taking $96M hit

    TORONTO -- Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has disclosed a $96-million loss caused by "incorrectly priced" financial investments at its operations in London. Updated 2:12 PM

28. Business bylaw to be amended

    City councillors plan to amend the new Doing Business in Winnipeg bylaw following complaints from second-hand furniture and clothing stores. Updated 6:46 AM

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