Hate graffiti arrest, military in Pimicikamak, teacher misconduct, bees and books
Plus: The unusual eviction of a very large, very stubborn houseguest

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

'An important step toward accountability and healing'

Chris Kitching:

Police arrest 34-year-old man in hate graffiti spree; prosecutors could add to mischief charges

City police say Oliver Didtger Ederhof was charged with 14 counts of mischief under $5,000 for an alleged spray-painting spree between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Jan. 2. Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Staying silent about hate is really choosing a side

There was a time when a swastika spray-painted on a building in Winnipeg would have been shocking in its rarity. Now it’s shocking in its familiarity. Read More

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'We can’t just continue to cover this stuff up'

Jeff Hamilton:

See evil, hear evil, speak no evil

The silence is devastating when educators, their union and others turn a blind eye to preserve predators’ careers rather than protect children from life-altering abuse, victim says Read More

'Hoping this will help us out in getting... our people home'

Chris Kitching:

Members of armed forces headed to help in Pimicikamak

Canadian soldiers are headed to a northern Manitoba First Nation devastated by the aftermath of a prolonged power outage, including damage to water and sewer systems. Read More

'We could do more if we had more access to space'

Malak Abas:

Finding housing for encampment residents remains challenge: city

Twelve camps cleared since new protocol enacted Read More

'The beauty was in the details'

Photography and story by Tim Smith:

Hive time with honeybees a sweet summer adventure Read More

A new crop of forthcoming reads

Ben Sigurdson:

A bumper crop of books

First half of 2026 offers tantalizing fiction, non-fiction offerings Read More

'It gives me a lot of joy'

Mike McIntyre:

Larocque, Tabin to rep the Maple Leaf

Pair of Manitobans named to women’s Olympic hockey roster Read More

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press:

Canada women’s hockey team to bring experience and grit to Milan Olympics

TORONTO - Canada looked to experience, while adding some grit, in choosing its 23-player women's hockey roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin, headed to h... Read More

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Free Press: Nature’s healing power

Janine LeGal: Beloved drop-in centre remains a haven for youth after 50 years

Carol Sanders: Outpatient surgery a game-changer for hip, knee replacements

Maggie Macintosh: Review of uncertified teachers ordered

Scott Billeck: Former Manitobans living in Minnesota wracked with fear, disgust as turmoil continues to unfold

Joyanne Pursaga: City eyes concrete plan to speed up demolition of derelict buildings

Chris Kitching: New charges for convicted sex offender who changed name

Erik Pindera: Manitoba judge jails two U.S. men caught in ‘unsophisticated’ attempt to get friends illegally over border

Nicole Buffie: Portable classrooms being sourced for Berens River in wake of school fire

Tyler Searle: Three people injured in ‘high-risk’ explosion, fire at propane distribution centre in RM of Taché

Opinion

Laura Rance: Agricultural innovation takes hit in federal cuts

David McLaughlin: Which direction will Pierre Poilievre choose?

Patricia Fitzpatrick, Heather Fast and Katrine Dilay: Manitoba isn’t ready for nation-building projects

Editorial: Cutting back on food safety has risks

Melissa Martin: Defiant Minneapolis citizenry delivers aspirational message

Russell Wangersky: The gravity and wonder of near-falls

Marwa Suraj: Losing work that mattered

Joel Schlesinger: Money mind-shift New book from renowned Canadian financial author aims to help you ‘Save Yourself’

Tory McNally: When opinions collide: should we talk about global politics at work?

Maureen Scurfield: The bare fact is you’ll just have to bear it

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Reviewed by Keith Cadieux: Gothic debut explores trauma in lush, visceral language

Reviewed by Ron Robinson: Beloved medieval queen’s path pursued

Reviewed by Rochelle Squires: Examining the narratives in our lives can help shape us — and imagine the world anew

Romona Goomansingh: More than a meal: Feeding others or donating food is deeply rooted in Hindu faith

Reviewed by Douglas J. Johnston: West Coast tightwad thriftily thrives

John Longhurst: Places of worship offer people antidote to loneliness

Ben Sigurdson: New Yorkers net free downloads of Heated Rivalry

Colleen Zacharias: Field of dreams

Reviewed by Dave Williamson: Aspiring photographer in Knausgaard’s new novel an unlikable narcissist

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: Bisons double down

Ken Wiebe Mike McIntyre: Hedman impressed by Lightning streak

Grace Anne Paizen: Around the PWHL: Midway mark standings and a Tragically Hip collab

Taylor Allen: Skip Calvert hopes third time’s the charm at curling provincials

Jerrad Peters: Ball begins to roll on World Cup boycott

Ken Wiebe: Jets’ forward struggling to break out of points slump

Joshua Frey-Sam: Getting the call to the Manitoba curling hall

Ken Wiebe: Jets overpowered by surging Lightning

Taylor Allen: All-star receiver welcomed in Winnipeg after Hamilton exit

Ken Wiebe: Samberg pays it forward to Salomonsson

Business

Free Press staff: Bioscience Association Manitoba event eyes ‘leader-to-leader’ talks

Aaron Epp: New senior manager of AI at New Media Manitoba seeks to build business connections

Malak Abas: Modern day gold rush: buyers, sellers try to keep pace as precious metals prices rage

Aaron Epp: Winnipeg luxury consignment shop to expand one year after move to Uptown Lofts

Malak Abas: Perimeter honours former AMC leader Merrick

Free Press staff: Red Cross unveils financial assistance for small businesses impacted by 2025 wildfires

Tyler Searle: ‘That’s the good stuff’: Kinew turns to social media in response to Ford’s whisky threat

Gabrielle Piché: First test of Manitoba Jobs Agreement framework

Nicole Buffie: Made in Manitoba: B2B Summit builds manufacturers’ confidence

Gabrielle Piché: Bioscience companies to promote new medicines, technology at March’s hill day

Canada

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Michael Kovrig says Carney must defend values while seeking trade in China visit

David Baxter, The Canadian Press: Lula suggests Carney visiting Brazil in April, condemns U.S. actions in Venezuela

The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press: Longtime Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland’s resignation takes effect today

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: WestJet execs tried cramped seats on flight weeks before viral video sparked backlash

Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press: The past and potential of Venezuela’s oil sector, and what it means for Canada

Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press: Alberta’s Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals

Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press: Flu has peaked in Canada while cases remain high but ‘stable or decreased’: PHAC

The Canadian Press: Calgary water main repaired but restrictions remain until testing done, city says

Devin Stevens, The Canadian Press: Some N.S. towns have tried to ban ‘dangerous’ dog breeds without much success

World

Samya Kullab And Illia Novikov, The Associated Press: Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Minnesotans continue to grapple with fatal ICE shooting

Gerald Imray, The Associated Press: China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high

Michael R. Sisak And Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press: Dispute erupts over who will represent former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in court

Konstantin Toropin, Aamer Madhani And Michael Biesecker, The Associated Press: US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution

Wafaa Shurafa, The Associated Press: Israeli strikes kill at least 13 across Gaza, as Trump is expected to announce Board of Peace

Jim Gomez, The Associated Press: Mound of garbage collapses at Philippine landfill, killing 2 and leaving 36 others missing

The Associated Press: Death toll in Iran protests jumps to at least 62 people killed, activists say

Will Weissert, The Associated Press: Trump wears a new ‘Happy Trump’ lapel pin, but insists he’s never happy

The Associated Press: Swiss bar owner put in pre-trial detention over the fatal fire at an Alpine resort

One last thing...

Mike Catalini, The Associated Press:

California homeowner rolls out ‘unwelcome’ mat for black bear living under his house

A huge black bear that made its den in the crawl space under a Los Angeles area man’s house for more than a month has finally been evicted. Read More

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