Wrongful convictions, Nello Altomare, squatter concerns, Briane Harris speaks, punk rock mom

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'It’s frustrating … the finger pointing'

Kevin Rollason:

Province blames police for wrongful convictions in 1973 slaying

Manitoba files statement of defence in civil suit; lawyer for Indigenous men condemns ‘finger pointing’ Read More

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'The community loved him'

Maggie Macintosh:

Education minister remembered as ‘mayor of Transcona’

Former principal suffered complications from chemotherapy Read More

'Somebody’s going to die here'

Malak Abas:

City accused of ignoring squatters in Wolseley camper despite complaints

The landlord of a Wolseley property, his neighbours and even the local councillor have repeatedly implored the City of Winnipeg to remove squatters who have been living in a camper that’s been parked behind his apartment since June — all to no avail. Read More

'I was on my own'

Joshua Frey-Sam:

To hell and back

Harris relieved doping ordeal is over, but disappointed in the process and lack of support from Curling Canada Read More

'The cool parents'

Eva Wasney:

Punk rock matriarch still making her way to the front

Now in her own spotlight, Gail Halldorson has been supporting her son's band since 1978 Read More

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Local

Tyler Searle: Firefighting resources strained as crews battle six overnight blazes in three hours

Chris Kitching: Rae and Jerry’s ordered closed after sewer backup

Nicole Buffie: Hermanos steakhouse to shutter, relocate in Exchange

Scott Billeck: Slow down, exercise patience around workers, road-safety committee urges drivers

Maggie Macintosh: New teacher commissioner vows to work in province

Erik Pindera: Suspended lawyer accused of smuggling cannabis into jail had no address before arrest: process server

Chris Kitching: Fort Garry Hotel draws ‘very strong interest’ from potential new ownership

Malak Abas: Mayoral candidate denies harassment, assault allegations

Nicole Buffie: Drug-site proposal gets rough ride at Point Douglas meeting

Skye Anderson: Man guilty of child sexual abuse charges deserves 25 years: Crown

Opinion

John Andrew Hart: Manitoba’s flag: A symbol of shared heritage at 60

Editorial: A Florida lawsuit and AI’s complicity in killing

Free Press: Letters, May 13

Paul Deegan: Time for Manitoba to buy local advertising

Rafiq Andani: Why health spending funds aviation over infrastructure

Shannon D.M. Moore and Melanie Janzen: Children’s rights in education

Editorial: Where did political ethics go?

Sarah Thompson: Why Canada’s media economy is bleeding

Tom Brodbeck: Legislature language ban doesn’t make sense, doesn’t solve problem

Lloyd Axworthy: Legislators must clean up their act

Arts & Life

Maureen Scurfield: Memorabilia trove opens up a can of worms

Ben Waldman: Gallery’s ‘offcut’ fundraiser reflects its reputation as space to experiment

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Jake Coyle, The Associated Press: Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme D’Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood’s retreat

Craig Macrae, The Canadian Press: Martin Short doc talks about how he handles loss, and if he will ever retire

Ben Waldman: 'Kimberly Akimbo' takes on mortality with heart and humour

John Longhurst: Weston-area church seeking financial help to fix leaky roof

Maureen Scurfield: Don’t miss out on opportunity a second time

AV Kitching: Exhibition takes Canadian history of Chinese oppression from the archives into the light

Denise Duguay: TV that brings you home, whether you like it or not

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: Volleyball a lifeline for Manitoba Bisons’ Dadash-Adeh

Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press: Luukkonen, Benson lift Sabres past Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to tie series

Taylor Allen: Only compliments from Bombers roster for offensive lineman Eli

Ken Wiebe: How do you solve a problem like the Jets’ second-line centre position?

The Associated Press: Sidney Crosby joins Team Canada at world hockey championships

Jeff Hamilton, The Canadian Press: Bombers return star Vaval pushing for starting role on defence in second CFL season

Taylor Allen: Dixon turning heads at Bomber camp

Ken Wiebe: Six players from Oak Bluff-based prep team chosen by Western Hockey League in Prospect Draft

Taylor Allen: Blue Bombers training camp begins with excitement

The Canadian Press: Game 5 of PWHL semifinal postponed due to illnesses, rescheduled for Tuesday

Business

Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: America runs on Dunkin’ but will Canada? U.S. café chain to return north

Gabrielle Piché: Report on state of rural Manitoba’s economy ‘exciting work’

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX rises on energy stocks, U.S. markets mixed following key inflation data

Malak Abas: Manitoba farmers make up half of national network testing tools focused on productivity boost

Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press: Trans Mountain and its federal parent see case for Ottawa owning pipeline for good

Aaron Epp: Venetian Nail Spa adds third link in local chain, preps for grand opening at CF Polo Park

Chris Kitching: Province to make non-profit thrift stores eligible for security rebate

Malak Abas: IGM Financial caps big year with first steps toward another

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Canadian and U.S. stock markets inch higher despite gains in oil prices

Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Cineplex CEO applauds longer theatrical windows for new releases, downplays sale talk

Canada

Sarah Ritchie and David Baxter, The Canadian Press: Premiers urge unity in face of U.S. tariff threats, Alberta demands energy exemption

Jim Bronskill and Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Canada says it has border under control just ahead of Trump inauguration

The Canadian Press: Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Complaints about telecom providers hit record levels last year: watchdog report

The Canadian Press: Doug Ford sports ‘Canada is not for sale’ cap for tariff talk with PM, premiers

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: First Nations group presses Ottawa to come back to the table for child welfare talks

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Tory organizer says Liberal leadership contest rules ensure a Freeland-Carney race

Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press: Global temperatures this year to rival 2024’s record-breaking heat: climate officials

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

World

Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy And Josef Federman, The Associated Press: Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux

Melanie Lidman, Sam Mednick And Wafaa Shurafa, The Associated Press: Gaza truce gives Israelis and Palestinians hope but may not end their suffering

Jaimie Ding, Christopher Weber And Julie Watson, The Associated Press: Windy, flame-fanning weather eases up as progress made on LA-area fires

The Associated Press: Massive Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to introduce preventive power cuts

Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian And Colleen Long, The Associated Press: Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy

Kim Tong-hyung, The Associated Press: South Korean authorities take impeached President Yoon to detention center after questioning

Jonel Aleccia, The Associated Press: FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

Mogomotsi Magome And Gerald Imray, The Associated Press: South African police end mine rescue operation with at least 78 dead and 246 survivors

Zeke Miller And Colleen Long, The Associated Press: Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration

Dave Collins, The Associated Press: Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’

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