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The University of Manitoba’s administration building. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press files)
Judge rules Tories interfered in talks: A judge has ordered the province to pay a union more than $19.3 million in damages after the Progressive Conservative government secretly inserted itself into bargaining talks at the University of Manitoba in 2016. Maggie Macintosh and Dean Pritchard report. READ MORE
What’s happening today
People pick up rapid tests at a COVID-19 testing site last month. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press files)
COVID-19 news conference: The Manitoba government will hold its weekly news conference on the pandemic today. (It’s not clear why Monday’s holiday resulted in the usual Wednesday news conference being rescheduled, but here we are). Katie May reports on how some music and performing arts venues plan to keep vaccine and mask mandates after the province lifts health restrictions next month. READ MORE
‘So angry’: The husband of the cinematographer shot and killed on a movie set is speaking publicly for the first time in an interview airing in full on the Today show. He said it’s “absurd” that actor and producer Alec Baldwin believes he’s not to blame. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: Sunny with a high of -19 C, wind chill as low as -41 and wind from the south at 10 km/h. An extreme cold warning remains in effect. READ MORE
In case you missed it
CPDallas Stars winger Denis Gurianov after scoring on Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck in the third period. (Tony Gutierrez / The Associated Press)
Single point vs. Stars: The Jets lost in overtime to the Dallas Stars, earning a point in their third consecutive loss. Jeff Hamilton reports from Texas. READ MORE
Fringe candidate in Fort Whyte: Patrick Allard, who has been arrested and cited multiple times for violating pandemic health orders, is running in the provincial byelection. University of Manitoba adjunct political studies Prof. Christopher Adams said a byelection attracts candidates “who are able to use it as a platform, even if they don’t have a realistic chance of winning.” Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
‘Forced normalcy’: A student protest against the imminent removal of COVID-19 restrictions is set for Saturday on the Manitoba legislative grounds. Maggie Macintosh reports. READ MORE
Rewards for residents: Misericordia Place is rewarding residents who participate in fitness journeys with “dream destination” trips, virtual tours and anything else they choose. The care home is trying to raise $60,000 to pay for the experiences. Malak Abas reports. READ MORE
On this date
On Feb. 24, 1969: The Winnipeg Free Press reported four people were injured in a Montreal explosion from a dynamite bomb planted at the Liberal party’s social club, the eighth such bombing of the year. Manitoba Liberal leader Gil Molgat said he would reconsider his decision to step down; the provincial caucus, three members of Parliament and provincial executive had refused to accept his resignation. U.S. president Richard Nixon said the U.S. would enter into negotiations with the Soviet Union on a wide range of issues and promised to consult with NATO allies before and after the talks.
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