Free Press Head Start for April 11

Kevin Rollason:

In the spring an old man’s fancy turns to… unplugging street drains

Although many Winnipeggers can’t wait to head to the lake, a good number of city residents aren’t interested in having waterfront properties. It’s an issue in many neighbourhoods at this time every year when the snow melts, but the water has no place to go because of ice and debris blocking street drains. So some homeowners spent time on the long weekend addressing the problem. Read More

Chris Kitching:

‘Expensive trip to the gas station’: water in Selkirk underground fuel tank linked to series of vehicle failures

Several Manitoba drivers were left stranded when their vehicles broke down on the roadside shortly after they filled up at a Selkirk gas station on Easter Sunday. The drivers, who are facing insurance claims, repairs and inconvenience, allege the gasoline they pumped into their vehicles at an Esso location was contaminated with water. “This was an expensive trip to the gas station,” said Pamela Ostop, whose pickup truck died Sunday night. Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

City tilts eye to sun for potential Transit bus power

The City of Winnipeg is exploring a new green energy option to help power its upcoming fleet of electric buses. Read More

Mike Sawatzky:

Scott set on return from injury for World Cup

Intense knee rehab reignites competitive fire for national team stalwart Read More

Jeff Hamilton:

Pionk aiming to up his game

Neal Pionk isn’t a man of many words, the kind of professional athlete who prefers to let his play do the talking for him. Read More

The Associated Press:

Canada beats U.S. 4-3 in 9th round of SO at women’s worlds

BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Jamie Lee Rattray scored the winner in the ninth round of the shootout and Canada beat the United States 4-3 Monday night in the final preliminary round game fo... Read More

Alan Small:

Man of vision

Winnipeg impresario never gave up on his dream, taking the story of the Winnipeg General Strike to stage and screen Read More

Alan Small:

Netflix and roll

Bowling inspired local filmmaker's debut feature gets Netflix boost Read More

Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press:

Michael Lerner, ‘Barton Fink’ Oscar nominee, dies at 81

Michael Lerner, the Brooklyn-born character actor who played a myriad of imposing figures in his 60 years in the business, including monologuing movie mogul Jack Lipnick in “Barton Fink... Read More

Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press:

Swiss lawmakers pick apart Credit Suisse woes ahead of deal

GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s parliament opened a special session Tuesday to scrutinize the state-imposed takeover of Swiss bank Credit Suisse by rival UBS — and consider strengthening th... Read More

Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press:

Schedule for new icebreakers under negotiation

OTTAWA - The federal government doesn't know when replacements for Canada's aging icebreakers will start to arrive, as officials say the schedule will ultimately depend on a fresh set o... Read More

Editorial:

Smith’s antics play mainly to fringe supporters

Danielle Smith became premier of Alberta last October by winning the leadership of the ruling United Conservative Party following the resignation of Jason Kenney. She must hold an election, her first as UCP leader, before the end of May. She is going about it in a very odd way. Read More

Dan Lett:

Principle has to outweigh privilege in Canada’s imperiled health-care system

Another day, another Canadian court decision reinforcing the idea that no one in this country — no one — has the constitutional right to do or get something at the expense of someone else. Read More

Brent Bellamy:

Winter shouldn’t translate to a lower quality of life

Innovation, priorities can make sidewalks safer for all Winnipeggers Read More