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Good evening. Here’s a look at what our newsroom has been working on today:

 

'The system failed this family'

Kevin Rollason:

Stranded without home care for five weeks

No help for 79-year-old with Parkinson’s after couple moves to new neighbourhood Read More

 
 
 

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'One commendation for every 100 complaints'

Malak Abas:

Transit overhaul’s first month a bumpy ride

Cut to late-night service main issue as councillors take riders’ concerns, complaints to one of citywide bus system transformation’s architects Read More

 
 

'Bickering about the numbers'

Carol Sanders:

Nurses union got wrong information from province: health minister

‘Still much, much more work to do,’ but number of net new hires at least 732, Asagwara says Read More

 
 

'Excellent hockey sense'

Ken Wiebe:

Jets, Samberg agree to terms on three-year deal

Club and D-man find happy medium, avoid arbitration Read More

 
 

'There’s no downside to it'

Aaron Epp:

Winnipeg-based TV ad delivery firm Taiv switches on at home

A small gong sits in the middle of Taiv Inc.’s headquarters in Winnipeg’s Exchange District office. Whenever there’s an achievement to celebrate at the advertising technology company, staff pick up a mallet and strike it. Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Scott Billeck: Indigenous Winnipeggers undercounted, underserved: report
Morgan Modjeski: Premier insists teacher commissioner was turfed and didn’t resign
Julia-Simone Rutgers: Manitoba puts up $4-million to protect Seal River watershed
Scott Billeck: Supervised drug consumption site will be grounded in culture, compassion: facility’s leader
Malak Abas: Councillors propose freeze on water, sewer rates if Ottawa, province pony up sewage plant funds
Kevin Rollason: Cold temps stall flooding, give Interlake communities time to set up defences
Joyanne Pursaga: Winnipeg to test industry-accepted contracts for four projects
Jeff Hamilton: Tory MLA Nesbitt vowed to pay $1M to bail out niece convicted of sex crimes
Gabrielle Piché: Dozens protest outside legislature over expiring federal work permits
Gabrielle Piché: Boeing commits $36M for Winnipeg projects
 

Opinion

Dan Lett: Kinew stars in untidy bit of ‘he said, she said’ political theatre
Tom Brodbeck: Supervised consumption site can be delayed no longer
Jerrad Peters: Arsenal sputtering? There’s a joke for that
Editorial: Politicians and religion: a bad mix
Niigaan Sinclair: Threat hits close to home with fear, helplessness and, finally, relief
Brent Bellamy: Finding a fitting way to build in the Exchange District
Lisa Abram: My friend Tannis chased knowledge and adventure
Gwynne Dyer: Climate change: Keeping a sense of proportion
Krista Carr: We can’t leave Canadians behind
Tom Brodbeck: Poilievre, aggrieved Tory critics could benefit from taking a political science course
 

Arts & Life

Aaron Epp: Iconic Thunderbird restaurant set to take flight once more
Eva Wasney: Opera season finale offers a fresh take on Figaro
Alison Gillmor: Dramedy Mile End Kicks captures 20-something angst, confusion
Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press: What to know about singer D4vd’s arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s killing
Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: Scott Griffin addresses backlash over poetry prize changes, seeks community input
David Sanderson: Our locally elected leaders single out their top listens
Maria Sherman, The Associated Press: Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as ‘The Gambler,’ dies at 73
Eva Wasney: False information, misleading images rife in Manitoba-based AI-driven 'news' service
Reviewed by Susan Huebert: Murderers’ spouses become amateur sleuths after rash of killings in 1960s California
Reviewed by Andrea Geary: Women’s plight in later years examined
 

Sports

Greg Beacham, The Associated Press: San Diego Padres are nearing a whopping sale, AP source says
Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe: No shortage of storylines as NHL playoffs kick off
Mike McIntyre: Hellebuyck fires shots at club following Jets season exit
Ken Wiebe: Toews mum on hanging up blades
Ken Wiebe: Winnipeg Jets Scheifele, DeMelo to wear Maple Leaf at men’s worlds
Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press: WNBA’s Tempo to have practice facility built at Exhibition Place, set to open in 2028
David Brandt, The Associated Press: NFL Draft Guide: Fernando Mendoza is likely No. 1 pick, after that things get interesting
Taylor Allen: Pincott joins partner Dunstone in Winnipeg as she takes up with new team
Taylor Allen: Bombers sign rookie QB Elgersma
Ken Wiebe: Jets’ disappointing season ends with 6-1 loss to Sharks
 

Business

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Canadian travellers may face higher airfares for months even if oil flows resume soon
The Canadian Press: Federal government puts timeline in place for Port of Churchill project: Kinew
Aaron Epp: AI-driven app like a grain market ‘analyst in your pocket’
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Anthropic’s Mythos shows need to ‘come to grips’ with AI risks: BoC governor
Ben Waldman: Wooden elevator reduced to rubble after towering over Austin for 75 years
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Canadian, U.S. markets rally and oil prices sink as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open
Malak Abas: Marlborough Hotel owner clears hurdle for lane purchase tied to redevelopment
Kelly Taylor: Grand enhancement for Jeep
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite slides more than 100 points, U.S. markets hit new highs
The Canadian Press: RBC, Scotiabank pull back on climate goals
 

Canada

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Crown attorneys’ group accuses politicians, media of ‘attacks’ on justice system
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Weston family wants to buy Hudson’s Bay charter for $12.5 million and donate it: docs
Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press: Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without feeling fully informed: poll
Lyndsay Armstrong, The Canadian Press: Ottawa says it wants to improve income assistance program on First Nation reserves
The Canadian Press: Petition to keep Alberta in Canada can start rolling out, says electoral officer
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Diabetes Canada calls on federal government to reset pharmacare program
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Organizations sound alarm as gender equality department faces 81% budget cut
Liam Casey, The Canadian Press: Ontario officially cancels Starlink contract, won’t say how much that cost taxpayers
Liam Casey and Rianna Lim, The Canadian Press: Province to appeal after Ontario court finds bike lane removal law unconstitutional
 
 

World

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher And Audrey Mcavoy, The Associated Press: Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake
Vladimir Isachenkov, The Associated Press: Russia’s ‘land of fire and ice’ was largely spared by the nearby earthquake and tsunami
Wyatte Grantham-philips, The Associated Press: Trump’s latest tariff deadline is approaching. Here are the trade deals the US has announced so far
Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy And Sally Abou Aljoud, The Associated Press: Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza as US envoy heads to Israel
Illia Novikov, The Associated Press: Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian army training ground, killing at least 3 soldiers
Anton L. Delgado And Sopheng Cheang, The Associated Press: Cambodians return to scenes of destruction after fleeing border fighting with Thailand
The Associated Press: 18 countries apply for EU billions as Europe seeks to provide for its own security without the US
Margery A. Beck And Christine Fernando, The Associated Press: Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee
Matthew Perrone, The Associated Press: US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry
Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press: Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track minuscule changes to Earth’s land and ice
Josh Boak, The Associated Press: Trump signs order to justify 50% tariffs on Brazil
Corey Williams, The Associated Press: Hoffa legend endures 50 years after ex-Detroit union leader’s disappearance
 

One last thing...

The Associated Press:

A rickshaw driver and his dog are winning hearts in Nepal’s Kathmandu

In the heart of Kathmandu’s tourist hub, Thamel, Babu Tamang’s rickshaw comes with an added twist: a wagging tale and tufts of orange and white fur that delight his passengers. Read More

 
 

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