Federal election, premier’s Grey Cup flights, Bay liquidation, indignity to a body, museum gift shops
Plus: Test your city savvy with our weekly News Quiz

Good evening. A federal election has been called, and we have the news you need to know as you prepare to cast your ballot.

We’re starting tonight’s newsletter with election coverage from Manitoba — and we’ve added a new section to this newsletter lower down where you’ll find complete national coverage throughout the race.

Here’s a look at what else our newsroom has been working on today:

'Finally, the race is on'

Marsha McLeod:

Manitoba candidates begin their campaigns

Candidates across Manitoba readied lawn signs and rallied volunteers Sunday, following the calling of the next federal election, which will take place amid a trade war launched by the United States and its threats to Canadian sovereignty Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Spruce Woods PC MLA resigns to run federally in ill mentor’s Brandon-Souris seat

Rookie politician Grant Jackson submitted his resignation letter to the Manitoba legislature on Monday after Conservative MP Larry Maguire announced Sunday he would not to seek re-election in the upcoming federal campaign owing to health concerns. Read More

Kevin Rollason:

Heading into a federal election, here’s a look at Manitoba’s political landscape

A look at the province’s 14 ridings Read More

'The biggest concern here is accountability, transparency'

Carol Sanders:

Kinew discloses trips to ethics commissioner months later

Tories call for probe after premier travelled to Grey Cups on planes chartered by Bombers Read More

'It’s history, right?'

Malak Abas:

Bargains, nostalgia the pull for shoppers as Hudson’s Bay begins liquidation sales

It was the beginning of the end for the Bay in Winnipeg on Monday, as all but six of the venerable department-store chain's locations across Canada began liquidation sales. Read More

Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press:

‘The loading dock was full’: Brands pull products from Hudson’s Bay amid liquidation

TORONTO - When Olivia Glauberzon pulled up to the loading docks at two Hudson's Bay stores last Wednesday, she had suitcases in tow and a plan to fill them with remaining product from After9,... Read More

'Her blood is on your hands'

Dean Pritchard:

Man who helped hide dead body gets two years

Woman with ‘radiant smile and contagious laugh’ stuffed into hockey bag Read More

'These are points of pride for me'

AV Kitching:

Curated memories

Museum gift shops choose inventory wisely, fill pockets of creators Read More

News Quiz

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The week that was: March 18 to 24

Test your city savvy! This week's topics include Scooby the fire dog, federal election, parking and concert ticket collections, and more. Take the quiz

Local

Photos by John Woods: 55th Folklorama kicks off

Malak Abas: 240 WestJet flight attendants picket in Winnipeg

Malak Abas: Pimicikamak lockdown lifted after fatal shooting

Nicole Buffie: Giant Tiger to close downtown, area residents bemoan dwindling grocery options

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Minister says changes to Nutrition North program set to roll out in the fall

Carol Sanders: Government wants public input on use of AI

Tiago Resko: Embarking on backyard photo expedition benefits science, conservancy says

Tiago Resko: Reclaiming Icelandic ancestors, one photo at a time

Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press: Bill Wilson, one of Canada’s last Second World War veterans, dies at 101

Zoe Pierce: Long journey to home ownership for Eritrean couple

Opinion

Tom Brodbeck: City’s crisis-response proposal makes too much sense for province to ignore

Cordella Friesen and Noëlle DePape: Keep free youth transit simple

By Melissa Martin: When it comes to our city’s tree canopy, Winnipeggers stand tall

Joel Schlesinger: Sports gambling marketing during World Cup raises concerns about negative influence on susceptible audiences

Editorial: Making water safety a priority

Niigaan Sinclair: Giant Tiger decision creates giant void for desperate population

Jen Zoratti: Climate change threatens events we wait for all year

Russell Wangersky: Measure twice… and try not to hurt yourself

Joel Schlesinger: Insurance inevitably

Tim Kist: Thinking is competitive advantage

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Conrad Sweatman: Get a little culture: Folklorama celebrates 55 years

Mitch Calvert: Stretching the limits of our flexibility

Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press: Alberta lets the dogs out, recruits more canine muscle in fight against mussels

John Longhurst: Canada experiencing religious decline

Mitch Calvert: Plot an effective ‘retirement plan’ for your body

David Sanderson: Stampeding to Starlette’s

Jen Zoratti: Cultural consultation gives Indigenous stories strength in Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie

Sharon Chisvin: Mini documentary focuses on religious unity

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: ‘Definitely a tough one’: Travel delays drag down Sea Bears in 114-90 loss to Vancouver Bandits

Grace Penner: Excited Goldeyes fans buzz over Manitoba Mosquitoes’ name change

Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears relish winning feeling heading into biggest game of the season

Mike McIntyre: Goldeyes, err, Mosquitoes on a serious roll

Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Roaring Rapid; Mighty Maroons motoring; Wild still looking for first win

GEORGE WILLIAMS: Plenty of good money to be made at Manitoba Derby

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press: Schneider: Toronto Blue Jays’ next moves ‘murky’ ahead of MLB trade deadline

Joshua Frey-Sam: Brighter days ahead after Camp Arnes

Ken Wiebe: Bombers defence still holds hope season can be turned around

Taylor Allen: Fatigue no excuse for Bombers’ dismal play