What you need to know
CPLiberal MP Jody Wilson-Raybould leaves the Parliament buildings following Question Period in Ottawa, Tuesday February 19, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Judicial leak: Jody Wilson-Raybould said in an email to the Free Press that federal officials should consider investigating leaks to the media involving highly confidential information about two Manitoba judges. Dylan Robertson reports. READ MORE
Sandbag alert: The province offered a flood update on Wednesday. Flooding in Manitoba’s Red River Valley is expected to approach or exceed 2009 levels this spring, depending on the weather, with a moderate risk of flooding along the Assiniboine River. Jessica Botelho-Urbanski reports. READ MORE
YOUR WEATHER
It will be the type of chilly morning where yesterday’s puddles were covered overnight with a thin membrane of ice. The high today will be 1 C, with wind from the northwest at 30 km/h. It will drop to minus 4 C overnight.
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
Winnipeg Jets’ Dustin Byfuglien during practice at Bell MTS Place Wednesday morning.
No Buff tonight: With the New York Islanders in Winnipeg this evening, the Jets will once again play without the stalwart blueline contributions of veteran defenceman Dustin Byfuglien, who has not played since suffering an ankle injury on Feb. 14. The good news, though, is that Buff was a full participant at practice on Wednesday morning. Mike Sawatzky reports READ MORE
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
John Woods / The Canadian Press filesManitoba Premier Brian Pallister
Pallister’s crowning concern: Current conflict between Premier Brian Pallister and Manitoba Public Insurance is not surprising, according to columnist Dan Lett. He notes it’s consistent with battles the provincial government has already waged with two other politically appointed crown corporation boards, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, and Manitoba Hydro. READ MORE
DIY tree replacement: Citizens distressed by the ongoing decimation of Winnipeg’s canopy of elm and ash trees due to insect infestation can help out. It’s not a well-known fact, but citizens can plant trees on city property. Aldo Santin offers details. READ MORE
Minnedosa makes splash: The town about a two-and-half-hour drive northwest of Winnipeg plans to open the first inflatable water park in Manitoba this summer. It will be like an obstacle course using what looks like inflated air mattresses connecting stairs, slides, trampolines, and climbing walls floating on a man-made lake. Bill Redekop explains. READ MORE
On this date
March 28, 1995: Four Manitoba Hydro employees were caught stealing from the corporation to support their gambling habit; Spanish ship owners demanded strong retaliatory action against Canada in the turbot war; and Premier Gary Filmon promised to fund the hiring of 40 police officers for Winnipeg. READ MORE
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