Coyote attack, city deficit reduction, and NHL draft predictions

Good evening. Here’s a look at what our newsroom has been working on today:

Although coyote sightings are not rare in northeast Winnipeg, area residents were shocked when a nine-year-old boy was mauled by one Saturday evening. Conservation officers are still searching for the animal.

The City of Winnipeg released a “deficit action plan” Monday aimed at reducing its projected deficit. City departments will cut costs by reducing staff overtime, delaying hiring, deferring debt and operating expenses, and more.

And: It’s a bit of a fool’s game to predict how the 2023 NHL Draft will work out for the Winnipeg Jets, given their 18th-overall placement. But… after scouring more than a dozen “mock drafts” by various pundits and publications, columnist Mike McIntyre put together a list of a dozen players who might be waiting to hear their name called by the time the Jets are on the clock.

'I feel scared'

Malak Abas:

Coyote that bit boy in North Kildonan remains loose

Conservation officers continued to scour a wooded area for a coyote Monday that had mauled a child two days earlier in the northeast corner of Winnipeg — the first attack of its kind reported in Manit... Read More

 

Katie May:

Neighbourhood fears grow after boy mauled by coyote

Child’s parents urge caution, call for action on animal control and health care Read More

 

Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter

The Wrap

Weekday Evenings

Today’s must-read stories and a roundup of the day’s headlines, delivered every evening.

Sign up for The Wrap

Sign Up

I consent to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies.

I consent to CASL agreement.

Advertisement

'Asked to do more with less'

Joyanne Pursaga:

City launches action plan in face of projected $27-M deficit

City of Winnipeg departments must find millions of dollars in savings this year to help address a $27-million projected deficit, which is also expected to drain its so-called “rainy day” fund. A “d... Read More

 

'An intriguing list'

Mike McIntyre:

Jets should have solid options with 18th pick

No, the Winnipeg Jets are not getting Connor Bedard. Nor will they be selecting Adam Fantilli, Leo Carlsson or Will Smith. You can also put Russian wildcard Matvei Michkov and talented Zach Benson of ... Read More

 

Advertisement

Local

Opinion

Arts & Life

Sports

Canada and World

Share:

Download our News Break app