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(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele celebrates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators. The Jets will need more production from players not named Scheifele if they are to have any chance of beating the Vegas Golden Knights in the third round of the playoffs.
Correcting course: The Jets can tie the Western Conference final when they face the Golden Knights in Las Vegas at 7 p.m. With a loss in Game 4 tonight, the Jets would face elimination for the second time this post-season. Mike McIntyre reports on how the team needs goals from players other than Mark Scheifele. READ MORE
‘Please come forward’: A body pulled from the Red River has been identified as missing woman April Carpenter. “We’re pleading for anybody who might have any information on what happened in between the time April was last seen and when she ended up in the river to please come forward,” a spokesman for her family said. Jane Gerster reports. READ MORE
Your forecast
Weather: Today will be cloudy, with a high of 10 C. There will be showers starting this morning and 10 mm to 20 mm of rain expected, with wind from the northeast at 20 km/h.
What’s happening today
Infamous killer in court: Murderer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo is scheduled to appear in court in Napanee, Ont., via video. Bernardo, who has been ruled a dangerous offender and will likely spend the rest of his life in prison, is charged with possession of a weapon. READ MORE
Ex-spy out of hospital: A former Russian spy has been released from a British hospital after he was poisoned with a nerve agent in March, health officials said today. Sergei Skripal’s daughter, Yulia, and a police officer who came to their aid had previously been released. Britain says Russia was behind the attack. READ MORE
Rule to be resurrected: Trump administration will announce a proposal today to reintroduce a rule banning federally funded family planning clinics from discussing abortion with women or sharing space with abortion providers. The Reagan-era rule, which never went into effect as written, was rescinded under president Bill Clinton. READ MORE
In case you missed it
Provincial court Judge Tracey Lord convicted 52-year-old Guido Amsel Thursday in a live broadcast court decision livestreamed by multiple media outlets. May 17, 2018Winnipeg – Manitoba
Mail bomber found guilty: Guido Amsel was convicted on four counts of attempted murder, and other offences, for mailing several bombs in 2013 and 2015. “I am satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Amsel knew the lethal nature of the bombs in each of the incidents and that he intended to kill the recipients,” provincial court Judge Tracey Lord said. As he was led out of the courtroom, Amsel said, “I can’t believe that.” Katie May and Kevin Rollason report. READ MORE
Royal wedding update: Buckingham Palace announced this morning Prince Charles will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle at the royal wedding Saturday. The American actress is marrying Charles’ youngest son, Prince Harry. Philip — the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of the Queen — will be attending, weeks after he had a hip replaced. It had not been clear whether he would well enough to attend. Meanwhile, Jen Zoratti has a guide to watching the wedding. READ MORE
Trending now
Joel Bouchard: The Montreal Canadiens have hired the former NHL player, broadcaster, and Team Canada GM as the new head coach of the Laval Rocket, the Canadiens’ AHL team.
On this date
On May 18, 2002: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that premier Gary Doer said if Canada signed the Kyoto Accord, it could mean billions in business for Manitoba, thanks to the province’s clean energy capacity, such as hydroelectric power and ethanol production. Winnipeg’s beloved Timothy Eaton statue would be returning to downtown. Manitobans were keen to head out to cottages or the lakes, despite cold weather that left huge chunks of ice from winter still in the water. READ MORE
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