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Crown bail reform, fatal hit-and-run sentencing, St. Vital Centre changes, Orange Shirt Day, CFL rules
Plus: Read to the bottom about an eco-friendly burial option

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

 

'It’s not working the way it could be'

Erik Pindera and Tyler Searle:

Crowns call for bail changes

Manitoba prosecutors say system ‘frenzied,’ urge more prep time before hearings Read More

 
 
 

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'It’s surprising that only one person was killed'

Dean Pritchard:

Shocking video of fatal hit-and-run played during sentencing hearing

The silence of a Winnipeg courtroom was broken with shocked gasps as video footage played Monday showing the last moment’s of Akuch Machuor’s life when she was mowed down by a drunk driver speeding through a red light. Read More

 
 

'We feel it’s a great time to expand'

Gabrielle Piché:

St. Vital Centre shuffles space for yet-unnamed new tenant

At least four shops are either moving within St. Vital Centre or leaving the south Winnipeg mall to make room for a new, top-secret occupant. Read More

 
 

'I definitely wish my grandparents were here to see it'

AV Kitching:

Sacred symbols

Winnipegger’s artwork chosen for Walmart’s national Orange Shirt offering Read More

 
 

'We can and must advance our game'

Jeff Hamilton:

Modified rules, field size casualties of major CFL revamp

League changes made without consulting players, coaches Read More

 
 

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Local

Carol Sanders: Province says it’s meeting ad-spending target to support local journalism
Free Press staff: Wildfire advisory issued for two communitiesin central Manitoba
Chris Kitching: Manitobans prefer later sunsets in time-change debate: poll
Gabrielle Piché: Province proposes law restricting youth access to flavoured vapes
Dayne Patterson and Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press: Manitoba premier calls on Alberta to pause its fall separation vote for ‘year or two’
Scott Billeck: Groups say city’s camp ban hurts homeless; mayor says ban stays
Nicole Buffie: Driver in Sunday rollover fighting for his life
Joyanne Pursaga: CentrePort South industrial development plan believed to be largest ever in city
Tyler Searle: Vacant property owners overwhelmingly ignoring city fines imposed after fires
Chris Kitching: Home care resumes at North End Manitoba Housing building after security upgrades
 

Opinion

Editorial: Indigenous treaty rights meet Alberta separation fight
Tom Brodbeck: System to address violence in schools a no-brainer
Dan Lett: Offended U.S. ambassador’s cries of bullied anguish on trade ring hypocritically hollow
Deveryn Ross: American ownership and Canadian sovereignty
Editorial: Keeping Transit users and drivers safe
Carly Deacon: Conservation shouldn’t come at the cost of access
Lianna McDonald: Delaying access to social media
Gwynne Dyer: Iran, the U.S. and nuclear weapons
Brianna Solberg: Road work gains cause business pain
Tom Brodbeck: Massive drug bust a big deal, but police alone cannot end misery
 

Arts & Life

Ben Waldman: Music fest committed to exploration, experimentation
AV Kitching: Local fatboy challenge gives customers 30 minutes to devour behemoth burger, chili and all
Scott Billeck: Renowned composer, cellist Derksen dead after car crash
Craig Macrae and Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: New CBC lineup includes Samantha Bee scripted comedy, P.K. Subban hockey drama
Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: After 39 years, Antoni Cimolino prepares to take his final bow at Stratford
AV Kitching: Museum diorama detailing marshland, rye farm decommissioned owing to pest infestation
Maureen Scurfield: Insensitive over-socializer may not be good fit
Jen Zoratti: Gallery sees new location as blank canvas, celebrating with auction, exhibition
Laurie Nealin: Stars on Ice skaters embrace high fashion with designer dresses
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
 

Sports

Ken Wiebe: Singer a studious student for the Blue and Gold
Taylor Allen: Linebacker Clinton making strong case to be kept on Bombers roster
The Canadian Press: Rivalry continues: Canada set to face U.S. in quarterfinals at hockey worlds
Joshua Frey-Sam: Winnipegger Horvath embracing rusher role on national men’s flag team
Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press: Report shows uneven progress for women in Canadian sport leadership
Ken Wiebe: Camryn Thomas shooting for title with golf season in full swing
Ken Wiebe: After quitting hockey twice, Oakbank’s Tabin flying high as Walter Cup champ
Taylor Allen: Hoops program receives largest single donation in Bisons sports history
Andrew Dampf, The Associated Press: Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press: Svechnikov scores in OT, Hurricanes beat Canadiens 3-2 to take 2-1 series lead
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Winnipeg-based firm Staffmax expands to 180 locations south of border
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba delinquency rate rises amid cost of living strain: Equifax
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite ends lower as investors await resolution on Iran war
Aaron Epp: FarmerTitan app rolls into agriculture equipment tracking field
Gabrielle Piché: Winnipeg pair look to launch EyeMirage device for sale in Canada in fall, with eyes to follow on international markets
The Canadian Press: Bell Canada launches home internet backup service for outages
Nicole Winfield, Kaitlyn Huamani And Paolo Santalucia, The Associated Press: Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Aaron Epp: Jensen’s Nursery & Garden Centre celebrates 60 years of sowing community connections
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 350 points amid hopes of end to Iran war
Aaron Epp: Pappas Greek Food and Steak closes after three decades of serving Winnipeg
 

Canada

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Carney says Canada ‘has what the world wants’ at a critical time
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Ottawa asks court to overturn tribunal order on First Nations child welfare
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Hate crime bill could criminalize protests, civil liberties’ group says
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Advocates call for quotas, reform to boost number of women in Parliament
Brenna Owen and Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press: Ostrich farmers hope for ‘miracle’ as CFIA moves to cull flock over avian flu
Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press: Canada, major fossil-fuel producers widen gap between output and climate targets: report
David Baxter, The Canadian Press: NDP calls on Ottawa to do more to get approved refugees out of Gaza
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Hate crime bill could criminalize protests, civil liberties’ group says
Seth Borenstein, The Associated Press: World, business leaders hope to keep momentum in fight against climate change despite US
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Health advocates call on Liberals to keep pharmacare promise ahead of budget
 
 

World

The Associated Press: Moldova detains 74 people over an alleged Russia-backed unrest plot around key election
Vladimir Isachenkov, The Associated Press: Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the US for 1 year after it expires
By Fatma Khaled And Ahmed Hatem, The Associated Press: At least 11 children killed in el-Fasher drone strike, UN says
Matthew Lee, The Associated Press: US bars Iran’s diplomats from shopping at Costco without permission
Hillel Italie, The Associated Press: George Takei to lead Banned Books Week, urging the fight against censorship
Danica Kirka, The Associated Press: UK charities cut ties to Sarah Ferguson after reported email describing Jeffrey Epstein as ‘friend’
The Associated Press: UN human rights expert says Russia steps up repression to silence opposition to war in Ukraine
Joseph Krauss And Farnoush Amiri, The Associated Press: France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN meeting to revive peace efforts
Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press: NASA introduces its newest astronauts: 10 chosen from more than 8,000 applicants
The Associated Press: Residents of San Francisco Bay Area jolted awake by 4.3 magnitude earthquake
 

One last thing...

Sharif Hassan, The Canadian Press:

Coffins made of mushrooms sprout among eco-friendly burial options

TORONTO - As more people worry about their environmental footprint in both life and death, one cemetery operator is offering a unique alternative to traditional burials – coffins and urns mad... Read More

 
 

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