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Fatal fire, security-guard training, backpack ban, Kyle Connor, flower alternatives
Plus: In a war-torn city, a bowling alley signals a return to normal life

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

 

'We didn’t have time to think about anything'

Chris Kitching:

‘The fireman grabbed me… and pulled me out’

Survivor recounts horror of losing granddaughter, cousin; within four minutes, small West End fire became fatal inferno Read More

 
 
 

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'You’ve got to give people the tools to… do their job right'

Gabrielle Piché:

Former cabinet minister takes shot at NDP over cultural training for guards

Robinson says proposal appears to be stalled; Indigenous people mistreated Read More

 
 

'It’s really an inconvenience'

Maggie Macintosh:

Sturgeon Heights students fight to keep backpacks in class

School’s new directive to limit clutter called ’silly’ Read More

 
 

'He’s one of our nation’s very best'

Mike McIntyre:

‘Ready to do anything I can to help’

Jets’ Connor determined to prove value he can bring to Team USA Read More

 
 

‘Wow, are these really marshmallows?’

AV Kitching:

Fresh flowers

Non-botanical bouquets offer twist on Valentine’s Day florals Read More

 
 

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The Week That Was: Feb. 2 to Feb. 7

This week's news quiz topics include: bereavement leave, the Olympics, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and more. Take the quiz

 
 
 

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Local

Maggie Macintosh: Parent group urges funds to help spot reading disabilities sooner
Nicole Buffie: Funds announced for community club upgrades, ‘make good on real work,’ councillor urges
Tyler Searle: Friends aboard stolen vehicle describe panic before teen’s death
Kevin Rollason: City of Winnipeg looks at delaying projects to tackle province’s wish list
Chris Kitching: Vote to crack down on ‘nuisance’ protests set for city council
Carol Sanders: Deadline for sprinkler systems in health facilities delayed by years
Dean Pritchard: Father called 911 after finding body in trunk of son’s car
Joyanne Pursaga: City move increased project’s risk, first witness in police HQ inquiry testifies
Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press: Youths describe final moments that led to fatal police shooting in Winnipeg
Free Press staff: Man arrested after drug drop at Stony Mountain prison
 

Opinion

Tom Brodbeck: Republican backlash against Trump’s racist post comes down to politics
Jen Zoratti: Catherine O’Hara flipped tropes, brought humanity to every role
David McLaughlin: A tale of two leadership styles
Dan Lett: Premier, mayor have some explaining to do on firearms buyback
Maureen Scurfield: Reach out for real help with wounded gut, spirit
Gwynne Dyer: The curious case of the disappearing generals
Editorial: Critical incidents are supposed to lead to action
Carson Horsburgh: Assessments system needs change
Riley Enns: A role in the future, and a reconciliation with the past
Joel Schlesinger: It’s RRSP season again — is it worth additions amid other ways to save?
 

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Aileen Goos: Fame a fickle flame for comedian who moves from screen to stage with ease
Maria Sherman, The Associated Press: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show celebrated America – all of it – with a message of unity
Conrad Sweatman: Murdoch Mysteries, a mainstay of Canadian television, turned into live symphonic experience
David Sanderson: Slush fun: Couple’s chill skills conjure up unique fruity, freeze-dried flavours
Graham McDonald: Trailblazing scientist with love of nature worked to end deadly disease in infants
Ben Waldman: Small theatre companies come together for first-time fest
Ben Sigurdson: New York Times shines a spotlight on Winnipeg author’s novel
John Longhurst: Faith groups examine ways to survive, serve community
 

Business

Malak Abas: Focus on local ‘fertile ground’ at 3rd annual MbTech Week
Aaron Epp: Winnipeg-based tech firm Taiv closes US$13M growth round
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Eddie Bauer looks to sell Canadian stores amid financial struggles
Aaron Epp: Harlequin Costume seeks to sell building, ‘staggering’ collection; dancewear store to continue under same name
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Tech stocks push Canada, U.S. markets higher as precious metals also rise
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Average asking rents in Canada fall for 16th straight month: report
Gabrielle Piché: Province’s Indigenous tourism industry growing
Malak Abas: Small businesses weigh cost of carrying credit card fees, possibility of cash-only crime
Gabrielle Piché: Pork product labelling option in U.S. puts Manitoba producers on edge
 

Sports

The Canadian Press: Short-track silver for Canada; Women’s hockey falls to U.S.; top pairs team in
Mike McIntyre: Canadian women crushed by U.S. squad
Taylor Allen: Ceresna expecting two-year contract with Bombers just the beginning
Mike McIntyre: Hall of Fame curler Jones makes Olympic broadcast debut
Mike McIntyre: Canadian men’s hockey team opts for hotel over athletes’ village
The Canadian Press: Canada women’s hockey captain Poulin ruled out for game against United States
Mike McIntyre: Olympic hockey a ‘dream come true’ for defender Tabin
Joshua Frey-Sam: Van Horne sets sights on 2030 French Alps Games
Mike McIntyre: Manitoban kin make trek for Swiss speedskater’s Olympic debut
Mike McIntyre: Power play propels Canadian women to first win
 

More Olympic coverage

Stefanie Dazio And Annie Risemberg, The Associated Press: Olympic fans hunt for plushies of mascots Milo and Tina as they fly off shelves
Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press: Canada’s Stephen Gogolev in 10th after men’s short program at Milan Cortina Olympics
The Canadian Press: Notable quotes from the Milan Cortina Olympics: Feb. 10, 2024
The Canadian Press: A look at five things to know from Tuesday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games
Steve Douglas, The Associated Press: Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold
Julia Frankel, The Associated Press: Here’s how Cortina’s ice tech, dubbed curling’s Michael Jackson, prepares the Olympic ice
Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press: Disconnected Canada blanked 5-0 by archrival United States in Olympic women’s hockey
Dave Skretta, The Associated Press: US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics
Vasilisa Stepanenko And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press: Ukraine’s lone figure skater was exhausted worrying about his family. Now he’s at the Olympics
James Ellingworth, The Associated Press: Spanish skater says it’s ‘amazing’ to bring Minions to Olympic ice after music dispute
 

Canada

Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press: Canadian airlines suspend flights to Cuba amid aviation fuel shortage
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Trump threatens to block opening of Windsor-Detroit bridge
Allison Jones, The Canadian Press: Ontario police watchdog announces provincewide police corruption probe
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Health advocates say Liberals need to take a stand on Alberta’s health privatization
The Associated Press: 5 Canadian mining company workers found dead in Mexico, authorities confirm
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Union warns of public safety risks as Transport Canada cuts jobs
Nono Shen, The Canadian Press: Canadian Schellenberg ‘definitely’ won’t face death again at China retrial: lawyer
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Ottawa investigating report Gaza cemetery where Canadians were buried was destroyed
Michael MacDonald, The Canadian Press: Fishers in eastern Nova Scotia have grave concerns about plan for whale sanctuary
 
 

World

The Associated Press: Russian airstrike on Ukrainian city kills 1 as US pushes June deadline for peace deal
Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy And Sam Metz, The Associated Press: Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says
Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press: UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes
Stephen Groves, The Associated Press: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump as she declines to answer questions from lawmakers
Samy Magdy, The Associated Press: Babies are among 53 dead or missing after a migrant boat sinks off Libya, UN says
Gisela Salomon, The Associated Press: Migrants languish in US detention centers facing dire conditions and prolonged waits
The Associated Press: Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai’s sentence raises international outcry as China defends it
Peter Prengaman, The Associated Press: In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
Mari Yamaguchi And Foster Klug, The Associated Press: Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi looks to translate her election gains into a new conservative shift
Ty O'neil, The Associated Press: FBI says it’s unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom’s suspected kidnappers
 

One last thing...

Omar Faruk, The Associated Press:

Somalia welcomes its first bowling alley as the middle class and diaspora returnees grow

In a city long defined by conflict, Somalia ’s capital of Mogadishu now echoes with the crash of pins at the country's first modern bowling alley. Read More

 
 

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