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Sex-offender bail, supervised drug site, Boeing, Hellebuyck, Thunderbird restaurant and more
Plus: A big city arrest with an Old West flavour

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

 

'A striking lack of accountability'

Jeff Hamilton:

Tory MLA vowed to pay $1M to bail out niece convicted of sex crimes

Former teacher had relationship with 15-year-old student; ethics experts criticize optics of Nesbitt’s decision Read More

 
 
 

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'The whole premise here is to support people'

Scott Billeck:

Supervised drug consumption site will be grounded in culture, compassion: facility’s leader

Winnipeg’s first supervised consumption site is being designed as a culturally grounded health space where people struggling with addiction will be met with familiarity, dignity and support from the moment they enter. Read More

 
 

'There is a big future ahead of us'

Gabrielle Piché:

Boeing commits $36M for Winnipeg projects

Canada’s next Air Force planes will be built with the help of a burgeoning workforce: robots. Read More

 
 

'This year just felt very wrong'

Mike McIntyre:

‘What we did this year was unacceptable’

Hellebuyck fires shots at club following Jets season exit Read More

 
 

'An emotional loss'

Ben Waldman:

Sentinel journey, sentimental memories

Wooden elevator reduced to rubble after towering over Austin for 75 years Read More

 
 

'We’re bringing it back'

Aaron Epp:

Iconic Thunderbird restaurant set to take flight once more

The famous restaurant at 1970 McPhillips St. announced its return in a series of social media posts earlier this month, promising the same food and atmosphere it became known for after it opened its doors in 1961. Read More

 
 

'I have the album cover tattooed on my back'

David Sanderson:

Politicos’ picks

Our locally elected leaders single out their top listens Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Morgan Modjeski: Fire effects linger after smoke clears
Maggie Macintosh: Study probes experiences of Indigenous grads
AV Kitching: Introducing students to the wonderful world of volunteering
Maggie Macintosh: RRC Polytech program cuts take bite out of hospitality, tourism sector
Erik Pindera: Feds, province urge court to toss ’60s Scoop lawsuits
Staff: Patient accused of assaulting, threatening Grace Hospital workers
Maggie Macintosh: Longtime chefs honoured for nutritious, delicious school cuisine for only $4 a plate
Aaron Epp: Hopes rise for reuse of heritage buildings
John Longhurst: Project brings seniors, students together over love of gardening
Maggie Macintosh: Rally promotes animal rights and encourages stronger penalties for abuse
 

Opinion

Editorial: Before punishment, guilt must be established
Jo Ann Unger and Michelle Warren: Structured approach needed with tech
Molly McCracken: An important step for provincial child care
Calvin Brown: Focus on short term leads to wrong reactions
Deborah Schnitzer: Don’t fret about the future, live fully in the here and now
Free Press: Letters, May 4
Jen Zoratti: Empower youth by giving them tools to stay safe online
Tory McNally: More time at work is not always more productive work
Tim Kist: Lessons learned as customer experience judge
Joel Schlesinger: Winnipeg, U.K. economic experts team up to better understand poverty trap
 

Arts & Life

David Sanderson: Rhyme repository recognizes razed Métis enclave Rooster Town
Maureen Scurfield: Conflict, criticism will eat away at you both
Jen Zoratti: Winnipeg-raised pro wrestler Chris Jericho gets call to appear in series with Nick Offerman, Nicole Kidman
Sonya Ballantyne: Magical, moving Métis musical feels like homecoming ceremony
Jen Zoratti: Celebrate May 4 with series from Star Wars universe
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press: Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow
John Longhurst: Federal bill creates concern among religious groups
Maureen Scurfield: Stunning smooch signals serious snafu
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Precision ADM Inc. manufactures high-value components, devices for range of industries
Malak Abas: Local garden centres rev up even as cold temperatures delay outdoor planting season
Free Press: WEL Manitoba closes 3rd fund fully subscribed
Aaron Epp: Winnipeg roots deep in 911 non-emergency call AI startup Hyper’s success
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Energy stocks weigh on TSX as Apple helps U.S. markets reach new highs
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Buyers emerge for HBC stores in downtown Calgary, Ottawa, Vancouver: court docs
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Bank of Canada head ‘encouraged’ by Ottawa’s efforts to diversify economy
Gabrielle Piché: ‘Big hit’: Sheepdog Brew Co. expansion drive suffers setback via theft
Gabrielle Piché: Food fight: provincial government taking Sobeys to Municipal Board over property controls
Malak Abas: Manitoba construction groups call for journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio rework
 

Sports

Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press: Nadia Comaneci to return to Montreal for 50th anniversary of 1976 Olympics
Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears see positives in training camp progress
Mike McIntyre: Moose rookie Wahlin impresses as he learns pro game
Ken Wiebe: Griffins blank Moose to even series
Ken Wiebe: Moose D stand tall
Mike McIntyre: Dom-ination in the crease
Mike McIntyre: Working the family farm set up top NHL draft prospect Carels for hockey success
Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press: Canada Soccer receiving $9.8M from Ottawa for national training centre project
George Williams: Provincial program at the Downs attracts horse lovers from around the world
Taylor Allen: No disguising motive in CFL playoff change
 

Canada

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: ‘They suck’: Lutnick criticizes Canada’s trade strategy
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Internal audit informed Liberals’ defence procurement reforms, government says
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: ‘Extraordinary’: Back on Earth, Jeremy Hansen describes his long journey in space
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Canadian travellers may face higher airfares for months even if oil flows resume soon
The Canadian Press: RCMP apologizes for planning N.S. training exercise on anniversary of mass shooting
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press: FOI documents suggest plant-based milk facility linked to deadly outbreak was ‘haven for listeria,’ experts say
Caroline Plante, The Canadian Press: New Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette ‘relieved’ after Carney’s Charter comments
Marissa Birnie, The Canadian Press: B.C. ‘chemical fingerprint’ scheme to track illicit drugs is likened to DNA tests
Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press: Climate change is eroding typical nighttime breaks in wildfire activity, study says
Daniela Germano, The Canadian Press: Sexual assault charges against Alberta spiritual leader and wife stayed
 
 

World

Kareem Chehayeb, Aamer Madhani And Elena Becatoros, The Associated Press: Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade
Abby Sewell, The Associated Press: The truce in Lebanon is key to ending the wider Iran war, but challenges remain
Allan Olingo And Anton L. Delgado, The Associated Press: Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in hard-hit Asia and Africa
Hanna Arhirova, Vasilisa Stepanenko And Samya Kullab, The Associated Press: Ukraine’s army evolves under fire, with new units challenging Soviet legacy
Jean-yves Kamale And Mark Banchereau, The Associated Press: About 15 Latin American deportees from the US arrive in Congo
Mike Corder, The Associated Press: Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine’s courage and resilience
Jill Lawless, The Associated Press: Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
Josh Boak And Matt O'brien, The Associated Press: White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology
Ryan J. Foley, The Associated Press: ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds
 

One last thing...

The Associated Press:

Mounted New York police officer and his horse corner suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan

A New York City police officer on horseback nabbed a suspected purse snatcher after chasing her through the streets of Manhattan at full gallop — a wild scene evoking the clip-clopping past of a city where lights, sirens and squad cars are the norm. Read More

 
 

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