The Wrap: Increasing youth crime, Gimli Glider anniversary, and Barbie-themed cocktails

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In the past three months, Winnipeg has experienced a spate of violent crimes involving young offenders. While concrete numbers remain hard to confirm, the level of violence appears on the rise, justice sources say.

It was 40 years ago when an astonishing emergency descent forever transformed Flight 143 into the Gimli Glider. Jen Zoratti spoke with the boys who were riding their bikes on the runway as the plane descended.

And with the much-anticipated Barbie movie finally in cinemas, local bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit with pink-hued cocktails. AV Kitching takes a boozy cruise through five bars’ Barbie- (and Ken)-themed offerings.

'Whole other level'

Dean Pritchard:

‘Inordinate amount of almost gratuitious violence’

People in justice system, social agencies taken aback by number, severity of crimes committed by Winnipeg youths Read More

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'It wasn’t really a touchdown — it was a slam down'

Jen Zoratti:

A landing for the ages

The story of the Gimli Glider can’t be told without the perspective of the boys on the bikes, who had an up-close view of aviation history 40 years ago Read More

Jen Zoratti:

No margin of error

Ontarian creating replica 'Gimli Glider' cockpit for landing's 40th anniversary Read More

'Fun, fruity and bubbly, just like Barbie'

AV Kitching:

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party

Dolled-up cocktails celebrate film’s buzz Read More

Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press:

Movie Review: She’s Perfect Barbie. He’s Scene-Stealing Ken. Their life in plastic looks fantastic

For someone who’s 11.5 inches tall and weighs under 8 ounces, poor Barbie’s had to carry an awfully heavy load over the years on that slender, plastic back of hers. Welcom... Read More

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Local

Chris Kitching: Decision on corridor for Trans-Canada twinning near Ontario border expected in winter, province says

Morgan Modjeski: Real-life heroes commended for bravery

Nicole Buffie: Gaps in homecare leave Winnipeg man in perilous situation

Abiola Odutola: Federal agricultural science facility in Brandon dealing with Assiniboine River flood damage

Marsha McLeod: Report draws link between missing Indigenous women and trafficking across Canada

Zoe Pierce: Ceremony heralds growth of active transportation network in city’s north

Tyler Searle: Fences to be installed at Whiteshell park site where brothers drowned

Carol Sanders: Temporary foreign workers rally to stay

Scott Billeck: Supervised consumption site to open Aug. 11

Malak Abas: Mayor backs new way to handle 911 mental health, addiction calls

Opinion

Pam Frampton: Saying goodbye to a friend I never met

Editorial: It may be frustrating, but it’s necessary

Tom Brodbeck: Police crackdown made news, but did it make a difference?

Stuart Williams: The alternative is in the ground

Gage Haubrich: A stealthy tax increase

Conrad Sweatman: Singing the praises of fringe shows that dare to take risks

Free Press: Letters, July 29

Gregory Mason: Health care and economic growth

David McLaughlin: Of pigs and porcine politics

Dan Lett: Troubling photo worth a significant number of words for coach who refuses to speak

Arts & Life

Tiago Resko: Arjun Lal exhibition explores how society remains shaped by colonialism

The Canadian Press: Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen to publish account of Artemis II mission

Maureen Scurfield: Leave lonely lake life and get back to busy

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Ben Waldman: Fringe festival sees highest attendance since 2019

Eva Wasney: Sottobraccio brings Harth’s Italian flavours to new location in Osborne Village

Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: CBC won’t disclose Eurovision costs as memo says Ottawa can’t order it to take part

Jen Zoratti: Cultural consultation gives Indigenous stories strength in Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie

By Louise Dixon, The Associated Press: The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders

Olga R. Rodriguez, The Associated Press: Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste

Sports

Mike McIntyre: Men’s title turning into two-horse race between clubmates Fanning and Doyle

The Canadian Press: Félix Dolci leads six-gold day for Canada at Commonwealth Games

Taylor Allen: Former teacher would suit up with Bombers in just ninth game of three-down loop career

Ken Wiebe: Bombers receiver’s lateral recovery still talk of the town

Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press: Amazon Prime to stream Wednesday NHL games, playoff series under Rogers deal

Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press: FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA

Grace Penner: Trailblazer Kati Tabin brings PWHL championship trophy home to share success, inspire next generation

Mike McIntyre: New women’s senior champ to be crowned

The Canadian Press: Katzberg wins hammer throw, Canada claims six gymnastics medals at Commonwealth Games

Ken Wiebe: Bombers search for an offensive identity after Week 8 tailspin

Business

The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite down 300 points Wednesday morning, U.S. stock markets also fall

Dylan Lovan, The Associated Press: KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ signature bow tie and personal planner sell at auction

Gabrielle Piché: Pilot project targets defence contract tracking

The Canadian Press: Bell rolling out new tool to detect and flag spoofed phone calls using AI

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: ‘Drive day and night’: TFI plans to roll out driverless trucks in U.S.

Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba Innovates seeks to pump up in-person networking as artificial intelligence-created resumés become norm

Leah Willingham, The Associated Press: eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask

Aaron Epp: Qualico celebrating 75 years of growth, success since its first development of 13 bungalows in River Heights

Kumutha Ramanathan, The Canadian Press: Maxed-out credit cards? Here are different options to dig out of the debt

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX rises nearly 200 points as oil prices fall and geopolitical tensions ease

Canada and World

Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press: Gunshots ring out at B.C. ostrich farm as cull moves ahead

Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press: Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

The Canadian Press: Canadian judokas Gauthier-Drapeau, Reyes win bronze at Tokyo Grand Slam

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Sweeping tariffs could be 3% hit to Canadian economy, even with carve-outs: report

Charlotte Kramon And Jeff Martin, The Associated Press: Shooter attacked CDC headquarters to protest COVID-19 vaccines

Matthew Scace, The Canadian Press: Canadian ice climbers bring thriving, nascent sport to world championship in Edmonton

The Canadian Press: Woman faces more charges in Taylor Swift ticket scam, 2nd person charged: police

Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press: Heightened security for Manitoba politicians appears to be a sign of the times

Giada Zampano And Sylvia Hui, The Associated Press: Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nears

The Canadian Press: Emir of Qatar to visit Ottawa on what will be his first official trip to Canada

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