The Wrap: Credit union hack, Bombers vs. Argos, supporting journalism, Springsteen’s whisky trade
Plus: Behind the scenes as the arena switches from hockey to music to basketball to motorsports...

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

'We take this incredibly seriously'

Gabrielle Piché:

Steinbach Credit Union probes security breach involving call centre

Tuesday morning was so quiet at Steinbach Credit Union that workers knew something was wrong. Hours later staff learned that calls to its contact centre were being rerouted — it’s still unclear where — to an unauthorized third party. Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Credit unions in recovery mode after widespread ‘network outage’ in the Prairies

Connectivity was restored Friday afternoon following a mass credit union network outage in the Prairies late Thursday. Read More

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'We’re from Winnipeg, and we’re not sorry'

Melissa Martin:

Hey, Canada: the Bombers — the ‘other’ team in the Grey Cup? They’re from Winnipeg!

There is something immensely satisfying in the prospect of beating Toronto. It’s not necessarily just about sport. It’s also about celebrating Winnipeg’s own story. Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Blue and Gold dynasty confirmed

Bombers’ greats Brown, Poplawski, Walby say the hype is real Read More

'Journalism plays such a critical role in our society'

Carol Sanders:

Manitoba to consider support for news outlets

The Manitoba government says it is dedicated to protecting democracy, journalism and freedom of the press and plans to strike an all-party committee to determine how best to do that. “If there’s a ... Read More

'The train needs to keep rolling down the track'

Jen Zoratti:

From bodychecks to sound checks

Canada Life Centre transforms quickly from hosting NHL action, to staging sellout concerts, and back again — often in the space of a day or two Read More

'Not just a music memory, but a family memory'

Kevin Rollason:

Fan snags harmonica from Bruce Springsteen in exchange for shot of Manitoba whisky

A Winnipegger went to this week’s Bruce Springsteen concert with a “hungry heart” and left with The Boss’s harmonica. Read More

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Local

Scott Billeck: Community mourns six-year-old Poplar River drowning victim

Morgan Modjeski: Coming up roses: City gardeners put ‘petal’ to the metal every spring to help Winnipeg blossom

Scott Billeck: Renowned composer, cellist Derksen dead after car crash

Maggie Macintosh: People for Education explore convergence of public education and truth and reconciliation

Tyler Searle: Despite cool temperatures, campers determined to enjoy Victoria Day weekend

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Manitoba Métis president rebukes AFN chief over call for withdrawal of treaty

Maggie Macintosh: Fort Richmond elementary school shedding racist lord’s name

Carol Sanders: $61-M investment in high-speed Internet planned for northern First Nations

Malak Abas: ‘Give us a chance, test us’: National Bank seeks local spotlight

Morgan Modjeski: Elderly man badly burned, daughter devastated by fire

Opinion

Dan Lett: Carney, Smith all smiles while time runs out on climate change

Joel Schlesinger: REIT idea

Tory McNally: Employees choosing stability again; what can smaller employers do?

Paul G. Thomas: Trust and AI in Manitoba’s public sector

Niigaan Sinclair: Moose Hide Campaign against gender-based violence starts national conversations

Jerrad Peters: FIFA ticketing format arguably most blatant money-grab in history of organized sport

Tom Brodbeck: Province has to untie Winnipeg’s hands in fight against vacant, boarded-up properties

Stuart Williams: A critical project in waiting

Editorial: With every tree burned, climate battle gets harder

David McLaughlin: A premier firmly caught in her own trap

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Sharon Chisvin: Solidarity Dialogues workshops counter polarization

John Longhurst: Files offer insight into people who joined Nazi party

Reviewed by Gene Walz: Pair of bird books offer fascinating insight into the avian world

Randall King: Shot-in-Manitoba films ready to screen, stream

Ben Sigurdson: Hunter’s first story collection lands prize nod

Reviewed by Anita Daher: Importance of stories links characters in ambitious debut spanning centuries

Harriet Zaidman: Movie truck missing in Muskrats mystery

Reviewed by Jenna Boholij: Caretaker job at a remote house on the Oregon Coast turns into a ritualistic nightmare

Sports

Taylor Allen: Bombers linebacker Santos-Knox out for season with injury

Cassidy Dankochik: Niverville Nighthawks defeat Summerside Western Capitals 4-1 to take Centennial Cup

Cassidy Dankochik : Niverville Nighthawks comeback win punches ticket into Centennial Cup final

Joshua Frey-Sam: Offensive rebound propels Sea Bears to second straight win

Joshua Frey-Sam: Sandhu siblings two of four Manitobans heading to Pan Am Youth Championships

Zoe Pierce: Bombers’ Munier-Bailey looking to prove pro dreams possible to siblings back home

Mike McIntyre: Former Jets forward Patrik Laine could be good gamble for club

Mike McIntyre: Milkmen spoil Goldeyes’ season opener

Mike McIntyre: From backstretch to homestretch to grandstand, it takes a village to keep Assiniboia Downs up and running during race season

Cassidy Dankochik : Niverville Nighthawks’ team structure sets them apart in MJHL

Business

Gabrielle Piché: ‘Right now … we need to get the crop in the ground and so you pay what the price is’

Malak Abas: Princess Auto to unveil vision with new Panet Road flagship

Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Major VPN provider says it could leave Canada over lawful access bill

Devin Stevens, The Canadian Press: Canadian wineries say scrapping provincial trade barriers would add billions to GDP

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite ends more than 400 points lower, U.S. stock markets also fall

Malak Abas: Manitoba Innovates revs up already bustling new HQ

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: ‘It’s insane’: Summer gas prices could hit record highs, upending budgets and travel

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: Liquidation grocery stores are booming as appetite for food deals soars

Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba falls well back of Canadian peers in securing international investment: WEDT

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Ottawa pushing to get Canadian companies selling goods on Chinese platforms

Canada

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: Canada Post workers are on strike. Here’s what you need to know about your mail

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Ottawa rules out early intervention to end Canada Post strike

Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Immigration cuts will help housing gap, PBO says, but less than government projects

The Canadian Press: Claims open in $12.5M class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees

Glynn Brothen, The Canadian Press: Doctors in northern Saskatchewan treat 27 scurvy cases, highlight food insecurity

Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: National home sales surge in October after previous month’s supply bump: CREA

The Canadian Press: Reports of Taylor Swift scams likely run by “well-organized” fraudsters climbs to 190

The Canadian Press: Montreal port operations to resume Saturday after lockout of longshore workers ended

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Famous Winston Churchill portrait returns to Ottawa after international art caper

World

Bassem Mroue And David Rising, The Associated Press: Lebanon’s prime minister asks Iran to help secure a cease-fire in Israel-Hezbollah war

Jon Gambrell And Tia Goldenberg, The Associated Press: As airlines avoid Israel, UAE’s FlyDubai and Etihad keep up flights for both diplomacy and dollars

Dorany Pineda And Sibi Arasu, The Associated Press: At UN climate talks, some see wars complicating negotiators’ task

Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press: The daughters of Malcolm X sue the CIA, FBI and NYPD over the civil rights leader’s assassination

Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press: Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

Fatima Hussein, Matthew Daly And Collin Binkley, The Associated Press: The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House

Rio Yamat, The Associated Press: Hundreds of hospitality workers are on strike at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip

Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press: Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don’t match the hype

Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Associated Press: The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press: TV funnyman Conan O’Brien is tapped to host next Oscars

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