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Church attack, Air Canada, PCL anniversary, cooking eggs, Manitoba Open
Plus: Read to the end to watch a beloved church on the move

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

 

'He heard voices telling him to kill a priest'

Erik Pindera:

Man who tried to stab priest during mass found not criminally responsible

Accused suffered from delusions that ‘reached a crescendo’ after hospital visit Read More

 
 
 

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'It’s a nightmare'

Nicole Buffie:

Tentative end to Air Canada strike comes too late for many angry, frustrated customers in Winnipeg

Confusion and anger were still flying high at the departures gate at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport Tuesday, hours after the union representing Air Canada flight attendants and the airline reached a tentative agreement following a bitter three-day strike. Read More

 

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press:

Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants’ union

Air Canada says it plans to operate more than half of its scheduled flights Tuesday after reaching a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants to end a strike that began Saturday morning. Read More

 

Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press:

Unpaid work for flight attendants could be on the way out as union declares win

Unpaid ground time for flight attendants could be on the way out as Air Canada looks to be joining a growing number of airlines that have agreed to move away from the widespread practice. Read More

 
 

'It's still busy and healthy here'

Gabrielle Piché:

‘They get the job done’

PCL Construction celebrates 60 years in Manitoba with name written all over Winnipeg skyline Read More

 
 

'People underestimate the egg'

Eva Wasney:

Egg-venturous

Get out of your shell by mastering the basics of this versatile food Read More

 
 

'It’s quite special to see'

Mike McIntyre:

Pressure is on as Manitoba Open tees off Thursday

Kuntz, Nachtigall Manitobans in the field, while Virginia’s Brennan looks to become next Keefer Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Scott Billeck: No link found between deaths, plasma donations: Health Canada
Nicole Buffie: Baby black bears orphaned after mother killed
Scott Billeck: Search for missing Ukrainian refugee detailed, methodical
Gabrielle Piché: Shared Health lacks data to predict future staffing needs
Photography by Ruth Bonneville: In photos: Winnipeg bakers prepare for Easter
Erik Pindera: School division hit with second lawsuit over sex offences
Dean Pritchard: Judge delays sentencing for hockey coach convicted of sexually assaulting player
Tyler Searle: Convicted mail bomber loses parole-denial appeal
Erik Pindera: Interlake paramedic disciplined, fined for misconduct
Tyler Searle: Bank says $343-K error was city law firm’s, asks court to dismiss lawsuit
 

Opinion

Joel Schlesinger: Latest smartphone app launch for young do-it-yourself investors points to industry trending toward no commissions on trades
Scott Forbes: Folly of Canada’s oil, gas addiction clear
Editorial: Trying to read the budgetary tea leaves
Gwynne Dyer: On alliances
David McLaughlin: Pallister portrait shows more of the man
Laura Rance: Farmland values continue inexorable rise
Jen Zoratti: Gimme a break with supporting burnout culture
Tim Kist: Winning rhythm of review, refocus, recharge
Maureen Scurfield: Grieving competition anything but healthy
Tory McNally: Long weekends change time off equation
 

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Reviewed by Jess Woolford: Dark fantasy explores the demands of being human — and our perfectly imperfect creations
Reviewed by Sara Harms: Stunning stories explore families’ untreated mental illnesses
John Longhurst: Moderator offers vision for future of United Church
Sharon Chisvin: Interfaith bridge-builder Khalid Mahmood honoured
Ben Sigurdson: Grandmother’s memoir lands Colby a Kobzar
Reviewed by Douglas J. Johnston: Golden state governor’s uneven past, tussles with Trump chronicled in frank, fresh prose
Reviewed by Joseph Hnatiuk: NATO (including Canada) anything but peacekeepers in world conflict: author
Reviewed by Alison Gillmor: Wayward prairie scholar reconstructs ancient text as his life falls apart in Martel’s profound prose
David Pitt: Paperbacks: Virginia family entangled with thugs
 

Sports

Ken Wiebe: Big guns on target for Jets in Columbus
Mike McIntyre: Winkler-product records first career major league hit, walk-off RBI single
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the PWHL: Playoff picture; Fantastic Fillier; Green Monster for MVP?
Mike McIntyre: Moose in playoff hunt
Ken Wiebe and Mike McIntyre: Jets look forward to playing old head coach as club lands in Columbus
Ken Wiebe: Jets’ playoff hopes dimming with loss to Dallas Stars
Joshua Frey-Sam: Star guard/forward Teddy Allen returns to Sea Bears after abrupt departure in 2024
Ken Wiebe: ‘I feel great on the ice’: Barron back as Jets face off against Dallas
Joshua Frey-Sam: Goodbye, Goldeyes — hello, Manitoba Mosquitoes
R.j. Rico, The Associated Press: After crash, Tiger Woods told deputy he was ‘talking to the president,’ body camera shows
 

Business

Malak Abas: Papiiro opens doors, journals in Village
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets mixed
Aaron Epp: April Fools’ Day jokes highlight real-life issues, joys of local small businesses, owners say
Aaron Epp: Manitoba gross domestic product growth modest in 2026: Deloitte
Aaron Epp: Winnipeg company’s web series in spotlight at international Shorty Awards
Cathy Bussewitz, The Associated Press: Stopgap measures aren’t enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil
Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press: Oil shock manageable but prices reflect assumption that conflict will end soon: BMO
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Stock markets continue to rise on hopes of end to Iran war, oil prices move lower
Aaron Epp: Harmony Aesthetics banks on cryogenic storage, preservation, future utilization of hair follicle stem cells
Malak Abas: Swan River-based cosmetics brand seeks ‘bigger breakthrough’
 

Canada

Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Poilievre’s byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Anand says Trump talks could be opportunity for allies to enact Ukraine security plan
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Economists split on BoC’s next rate move after July inflation data
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Apple launches program in Canada helping customers self-repair devices
Stéphane Blais, The Canadian Press: Quebec City using artificial intelligence to manage traffic, reduce congestion
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: 5 Canadian soldiers suspended over Nazi salute video
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Elizabeth May won’t lead Green Party in next federal election
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press: Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?
Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press: Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes
The Canadian Press: Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers
 
 

World

Barry Hatton And Katie Marie Davies, The Associated Press: Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia’s war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain
Sam Metz, Jon Gambrell And Samy Magdy, The Associated Press: Qatar urges a Gaza ceasefire after a ‘positive response’ from Hamas
Menelaos Hadjicostis, The Associated Press: A Gaza-bound ship that left Cyprus with 1,200 tons of food aid nears Israeli port
Allen G. Breed And John Seewer, The Associated Press: Hurricane Erin churns up dangerous waves and closes beaches along US East Coast
Martín Zetina, The Associated Press: Mexico’s Maya Train derails in the Yucatan Peninsula, but no injuries reported
Sheikh Saaliq And Rajesh Roy, The Associated Press: India’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties
Joseph Falzetta And Adlai Coleman, The Associated Press: South Sudanese exiles face uncertain future after release from prison in Sudan
Isabel Debre, The Associated Press: Bolivia gears up for first-ever presidential runoff, ending years of 1-party rule
The Associated Press: Pakistan restores electricity and reopens roads in areas where floods killed over 300
Jaimie Ding, The Associated Press: Menendez brothers to be evaluated by parole board for release after 30 years in prison
 

One last thing...

Stefanie Dazio, Malin Haarala And Pietro De Cristofaro, The Associated Press:

This Swedish church is being moved down the road before a mine swallows its town

How do you move one of Sweden’s most beloved wooden churches down the road? With a little engineering, a lot of prayer — and some Eurovision for good luck. Read More

 
 

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