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A Manitoba Mountie is suing the RCMP after he was bitten by one of its own service dogs. Const. Randal Metzler, 48, suffers from an “ongoing fear towards dogs” and nerve damage to his left leg following the March 25, 2021 attack, he alleges in a statement of claim filed last week in Manitoba Court of King’s Bench. Dean Pritchard has the story.

Wait times for the city’s 311 service remained stubbornly long last year, though hope for quicker service may be on the horizon. Coun. Janice Lukes, who has called for customer service improvements for years, said the issue warrants immediate attention. Joyanne Pursaga reports.

— David Fuller

 

 

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Your forecast

Increasing cloudiness with a high of -3 C, low of -6, and wind chill as low as -16 this morning.

What’s happening today

Registration for activities and lessons through the city’s Leisure Guide course begins today at 8 a.m. Click here for more information, or log in through leisureONLINE to register.

In New York City, authorities took steps to barricade streets and sidewalks Monday ahead of an expected indictment of former U.S. president Donald Trump as a grand jury investigating Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work. The Associated Press reports.

The Winnipeg Jets host the Arizona Coyotes, beginning at 7 p.m.

Today’s must-read

Some business owners in the Exchange District are raising questions about the way Winnipeggers are notified of work-related street closures, saying they weren’t informed before barricades went up outside their shops. Chris Kitching has the story.

Albert Street, blocked off for construction, in front of Plant Lab Botanical Design in Winnipeg (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press)

Albert Street, blocked off for construction, in front of Plant Lab Botanical Design in Winnipeg (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press)

On this date

On March 21, 1941: The Winnipeg Free Press reported tension in Yugoslavia grew as three cabinet ministers, two of them powerful Serb party leaders, resigned in protest against an agreement that would allow Nazi Germany to transport war materials through the country for an attack on Greece. Italian troops retreated before British forces advancing in their Libya campaign. Direct Canadian financial assistance to Britain could run as high as $1 billion in the coming year. Search our archives for more here.

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Top news

Kevin Rollason:

Refugees who lost fingers in winter border-crossing become Canadian citizens

Two refugees from Ghana, who lost their fingers to frostbite after walking across the U.S.-Canada border into Manitoba in 2016, have become full Canadian citizens. Read More

 

Danielle Da Silva:

MPI hiring driving instructor for expensive new Nova

Crown insurer issues tender for consultant to oversee long-delayed move of Autopac services online Read More

 

Erik Pindera and Katie May:

Woman charged after needle attack served time for similar 2018 stabbing

A woman who served time for a 2018 hypodermic-syringe stabbing while in the throes of a likely psychotic episode and high on methamphetamine is accused of a similar attack Sunday. Read More

 
 
 

New in Sports

Mike Sawatzky:

Lancers repeat as provincial champs

Crusaders hand Huskies first loss of season to keep boys crown Read More

 

Jeff Hamilton:

No fun in watching and waiting

Wanting to contribute while recovering from injury frustrating for Dubois Read More

 

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Ready to take it to another level

Winnipeg teen holds four national wrestling titles Read More

 
 

New in Arts and Entertainment

Jen Zoratti:

The art of Indigenous truth and joy

New WAG-Qaumajuq assistant curator Marie-Anne Redhead is also keen to spotlight futurist creations Read More

 

John Longhurst:

Hearts of Freedom and Canadian arms open wide

‘One of the lucky ones’ now co-author of exhibit about southeast Asian refugees from 1975-85 Read More

 
 

New in Business

Gabrielle Piché:

Feeling the pinch

Survey finds nearly half of Manitobans say they’re in worse financial position than last year Read More

 

Martin Cash:

Bioscience company Scimar a strong leader in research and development

Earlier this month, the Bioscience Association of Manitoba (BAM) named Scimar Ltd. the emerging bioscience company of the year. Read More

 
 

Fresh opinions

Editorial:

Bill 35 step toward teacher transparency

Through a simple online search, Manitobans can find out whether their doctor, lawyer, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist or veterinarian has a history of impropriety. These are just a few of the occupations held to account through professional complaint and discipline registries designed to protect the public. Read More

 

Dan Lett:

NDP steering clear of Tories’ budget trap, keeping eye on fall’s election prize

The Progressive Conservative government has laid a trap. The NDP does not appear ready to walk into it. Read More

 

Niigaan Sinclair:

Inquiry into Chinese interference necessary, no matter where lumps land

The Globe and Mail published a column by an unnamed national security official Friday headlined “Why I blew the whistle on Chinese interference in Canada’s elections.” Read More

 
 

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