Online extortion, Mexico flights resume, Indigenous healing space, Kyle Connor returns
Plus: read to the end for a "hot" vacation destination

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

'Very few remedies for this type of crime'

Scott Billeck:

Tattoo removal business owners discover customers’ ink easier to erase than scammers’ damaging online reviews

The owners of two Winnipeg tattoo removal outlets say scammers are trying to extort them by posting negative Google reviews, then demanding payment to take them down. Read More

Chris Kitching:

Police warn about AI use in sophisticated scam calls

‘Just Hang Up’ campaign launches in Manitoba to protect seniors Read More

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'This is not going to stop us from going'

Malak Abas:

Travellers from ‘Peg excited to fly to Mexico despite recent violence

Federal government has advised travellers to Mexico to be cautious after flights resumed following the eruption of violence on the weekend. Read More

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press:

Have an upcoming Mexico trip? Here’s what you should know as warnings remain in place

March break is around the corner and safety concerns continue to swirl for tourists planning a sunny getaway in Mexico. It comes after widespread violence prompted airlines to tempora... Read More

Craig Lord, The Canadian Press:

Number of Canadians registered in Mexico rising as airlines resume flights

OTTAWA - The number of Canadians in Mexico who have registered with Ottawa continued to rise Tuesday, even as airlines resumed flights in and out of Puerto Vallarta and the Global Affairs Can... Read More

'A place where they can heal, and be strong and proud'

Tyler Searle:

Construction begins on Indigenous healing space a decade in the making

After more than a decade of fighting for reconciliation, a Métis doctor has led the charge to create a new cultural space for Indigenous kids seeking care at Children’s Hospital. Read More

'It was such a whirlwind'

Ken Wiebe:

Connor in the house

Jets winger declines Trump visit, returns to team Read More

Darlene Superville, The Associated Press:

US men’s hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women’s team will be honored ‘soon’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon and later received about a two-minute bipartisan standing... Read More

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Scott Billeck: Ex-director sues lacrosse association, claims wrongful dismissal, unsafe workplace

Free Press staff: Free Press journalists recognized among country’s best

Joyanne Pursaga: Residents pigeonhole hobbyist’s backyard aviary as health risk, nuisance

Joyanne Pursaga: City again using hotel tax revenue to cover convention centre expansion loan payment

Carol Sanders : He didn’t win Tory leadership race, but Wally Daudrich owns party’s former HQ

Jeff Hamilton: Family says teen re-victimized by school’s lax response after reporting sexual assault

Erik Pindera: Inmate overcrowding causing ‘dangerous situation’ inside jails: union for corrections officers

Free Press staff: PUB locks in Hydro rate increases, warns more on way

Nicole Buffie: Friends’ infill complexes ensure designs fit, respect older neighbourhoods

Joyanne Pursaga: Almost 12% of city parks, open spaces in poor condition: report

Opinion

Jerrad Peters: Carabao Cup final a tale of two footy clubs

Jesse Hajer : Tough budget situation makes for difficult choices

Jessica Scott-Reid: Winnipeg and ground squirrels

Editorial: Shopping bill is a good pre-emptive strike

Gwynne Dyer: Why is China launching a new language law?

L.K. Soiferman: AI in the classroom — approach with caution

Joel Trenaman: Data centres and Manitoba: a cautionary tale

Maureen Scurfield: You’re definitely not in marriage country here

Dr. Alan Menkis: Responsibility and accountability

Rebecca Chambers: Winnipeg’s collective identity tethered to ‘coulda, shoulda’

Arts & Life

Jonathan Mattise, The Associated Press: Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Free Press: Resilient trio of young Ugandan abductees star in Bitek’s Free Press Book Club pick

Alison Gillmor: Space odyssey’s optimism, humour and stellar star turn Hail Mary into sure thing

Ben Waldman: Fu Fu Chi Chis bring decade of harmony to first full album

David Sanderson: For vintage sewing-machine aficionado, it’s all about seeing them stitch again

Jake Coyle, The Associated Press: An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Andrew Dalton And Alicia Rancilio, The Associated Press: ABC cancels ‘Bachelorette’ season with Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video

Eva Wasney: Rise Against switches up mix of politics and punk

Eva Wasney: Manitoba Opera season features reimagined Scott Joplin work and Puccini classic

Business

The Canadian Press: Markets in Canada, U.S. continue another day of declines as oil rises

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: If you changed jobs last year, here’s how it might affect your taxes

Gabrielle Piché: Construction groups miffed by new fee on public-sector projects

Malak Abas: Downtown mulls uncertain impact of Fairmont downtime

Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Burger King to bring AI-based voice coach to Canada later this year

Aaron Epp: Monteris Medical wraps up US$28M in Series E funding round

By Aaron Epp: Steinbach Credit Union tabs $15M cash-back bonus; The Pas Red Apple renovated

Gabrielle Piché: Province intends to create registry of Manitoba-certified Red Seal tradespeople

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Canada, U.S. markets fall amid inflationary fears and higher oil prices

Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press: Drive gently and carry a loyalty card: ways to take the edge off high pump prices

Sports

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press: Karlee Burgess brings the power and the party to Kerri Einarson’s curling team

Taylor Allen: McEwen ‘Caught off guard’ by dismissal

Joshua Frey-Sam: Dakota heads back to final after defeating St. Paul’s

Joshua Frey-Sam: Glenlawn Lions roar past Vincent Massey Trojans to capture MWHSHL title

Mike McIntyre: Arniel looks for answers after Jets lifeless loss in Boston to start road trip

Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press: New football chinstrap designed to lessen force of blows to facemask

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press: Canada’s Kerri Einarson reaches world curling championship playoffs despite loss

Joshua Frey-Sam: Mellow Rom go-to player for Lancers

Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press: CFL officials say combine results are just a part of their annual draft preparation

Mike McIntyre: Scheifele’s relentless dedication behind Jets’ star centre’s banner season

Canada

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Carney pledges sanctions, $2 billion for Ukraine four years after full-scale invasion

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Public trust in Canada’s institutions is rising in face of U.S. hostility: poll

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Canada green-lights latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat

Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Ottawa spending $3.7 billion to boost military housing stock

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Survivors call on Ottawa to pass bill to criminalize forced or coerced sterilization

Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press: Federal officials express ‘disappointment’ after OpenAI meeting over B.C. shooting

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Canadian official says Cuban regime ‘quite stable’ as U.S. oil blockade tightens grip

Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press: Saskatchewan Premier Moe going to India with PM Mark Carney as part of trade mission

Devin Stevens, The Canadian Press: Trans woman in men’s prison seeks move to women’s institution

Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press: Parti Québécois surges with 4th byelection win, as Conservatives see path to growth

World

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Trump defends tariff regime in State of the Union address, promises medal for Connor Hellebuyck

Illia Novikov, The Associated Press: Zelenskyy says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion

Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press: Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears

Kirsten Grieshaber, Konstantin Toropin And Devi Shastri, The Associated Press: Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he’s sending a hospital ship. His claims are off

Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press: FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal

Brian Melley, The Associated Press: What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson’s ties to his ‘best pal,’ the late Jeffrey Epstein

Ben Finley And Konstantin Toropin, The Associated Press: US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The Associated Press: US military strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea, killing 3

Babacar Dione, The Associated Press: Senegal introduces legislation to boost minimum sentence for homosexuality to 5 years

John Seewer, The Associated Press: Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother’s return

One last thing...

Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press:

The famed cottage from ‘Heated Rivalry’ will soon be bookable on Airbnb

One of the most swoon-worthy lines in “Heated Rivalry” — “I’m coming to the cottage” — is about to become a literal travel plan for fans. Read More

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