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Jets mania, Tories apologize, Exchange District homicide, film-industry tariffs
Plus: Read to the bottom for a taste of democracy sausage...

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

 

'It’s been a dream come true'

Scott Billeck:

Winnipeggers overcome with playoff frenzy

Jets fans soar with ‘rally’ barf bags aboard flight; First Nations-run business printing Whiteout towels 14 hours a day Read More

 

Mike McIntyre:

An innate ability to step up when needed

Pionk, Lowry’s impact on Jets exemplified in Game 7 Read More

 

Mike McIntyre:

The goal heard around the province

Perfetti’s game-tying goal inks Jets forward in the hockey history books Read More

 

Mike McIntyre:

‘Absolutely amazing’ Jets advance with comeback for the ages

Incredible. Magical. Historical. Describe it however you want. A comeback for the ages has the Winnipeg Jets moving on to the second round. Read More

 
 
 

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'A new day has begun'

Carol Sanders:

‘We are setting a new tone’

New PC Leader Khan apologizes for not searching landfill, vows better decorum in legislature Read More

 
 

'It’s too rowdy'

Chris Kitching:

Tenant’s friend stabbed to death while visiting circular condo

‘Uphill battle’ to keep South Point Douglas building safe, developer says Read More

 
 

'So nearsighted and narrow-minded'

Eva Wasney:

Local film industry eyes Trump tariff threat

Those in Manitoba’s film industry are waiting to see what will come of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent declaration on foreign film productions. Read More

 

Jill Colvin And Jake Coyle, The Associated Press:

Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, saying the movie industry in the US is dying

In a post Sunday night on his Truth Social platform, U.S. President Donald Trump said he has authorized the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff “on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands.” Read More

 
 

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The week that was: April 28 to May 3

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Local

Free Press staff: Wildfire advisory issued for two communities in central Manitoba
Maggie Macintosh: School science changes spark concerns
Carol Sanders: Province says it’s meeting ad-spending target to support local journalism
Chris Kitching: Manitobans prefer later sunsets in time-change debate: poll
Gabrielle Piché: Province proposes law restricting youth access to flavoured vapes
Dayne Patterson and Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press: Manitoba premier calls on Alberta to pause its fall separation vote for ‘year or two’
Scott Billeck: Groups say city’s camp ban hurts homeless; mayor says ban stays
Nicole Buffie: Driver in Sunday rollover fighting for his life
Joyanne Pursaga: CentrePort South industrial development plan believed to be largest ever in city
Tyler Searle: Vacant property owners overwhelmingly ignoring city fines imposed after fires
 

Opinion

Free Press: Letters, May 27
Mel Marginet: Funding transit is Manitoba’s future
Editorial: Giving customers tools to buy Canadian
Thomas S. Axworthy: Manitoba leads in protecting human rights
Editorial: Indigenous treaty rights meet Alberta separation fight
Tom Brodbeck: System to address violence in schools a no-brainer
Dan Lett: Offended U.S. ambassador’s cries of bullied anguish on trade ring hypocritically hollow
Deveryn Ross: American ownership and Canadian sovereignty
Editorial: Keeping Transit users and drivers safe
Carly Deacon: Conservation shouldn’t come at the cost of access
 

Arts & Life

AV Kitching: Museum diorama detailing marshland, rye farm decommissioned owing to pest infestation
Maureen Scurfield: Old-fashioned communication truly connects
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Ben Waldman: Music fest committed to exploration, experimentation
AV Kitching: Local fatboy challenge gives customers 30 minutes to devour behemoth burger, chili and all
Scott Billeck: Renowned composer, cellist Derksen dead after car crash
Craig Macrae and Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: New CBC lineup includes Samantha Bee scripted comedy, P.K. Subban hockey drama
Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: After 39 years, Antoni Cimolino prepares to take his final bow at Stratford
Maureen Scurfield: Insensitive over-socializer may not be good fit
Jen Zoratti: Gallery sees new location as blank canvas, celebrating with auction, exhibition
 

Sports

Ken Wiebe: Singer a studious student for the Blue and Gold
Taylor Allen: Linebacker Clinton making strong case to be kept on Bombers roster
The Canadian Press: Rivalry continues: Canada set to face U.S. in quarterfinals at hockey worlds
Joshua Frey-Sam: Winnipegger Horvath embracing rusher role on national men’s flag team
Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press: Report shows uneven progress for women in Canadian sport leadership
Ken Wiebe: Camryn Thomas shooting for title with golf season in full swing
Ken Wiebe: After quitting hockey twice, Oakbank’s Tabin flying high as Walter Cup champ
Laurie Nealin: Stars on Ice skaters embrace high fashion with designer dresses
Taylor Allen: Hoops program receives largest single donation in Bisons sports history
Andrew Dampf, The Associated Press: Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
 

Business

Free Press staff: Governments to fund MB employee up- or reskilling
Aaron Epp: Winnipeg-based firm Staffmax expands to 180 locations south of border
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba delinquency rate rises amid cost of living strain: Equifax
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite ends lower as investors await resolution on Iran war
Aaron Epp: FarmerTitan app rolls into agriculture equipment tracking field
Gabrielle Piché: Winnipeg pair look to launch EyeMirage device for sale in Canada in fall, with eyes to follow on international markets
The Canadian Press: Bell Canada launches home internet backup service for outages
Nicole Winfield, Kaitlyn Huamani And Paolo Santalucia, The Associated Press: Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Aaron Epp: Jensen’s Nursery & Garden Centre celebrates 60 years of sowing community connections
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 350 points amid hopes of end to Iran war
 

Canada

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Carney wheels up to Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Trump says ‘highly unlikely’ U.S. ever uses military force to annex Canada
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press: Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant
David Baxter, The Canadian Press: B.C. MP Don Davies chosen as interim NDP leader to succeed Jagmeet Singh
Michael Tutton, The Canadian Press: Stepfather of two children missing in rural N.S. worries they may have been abducted
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Longest ballot group takes aim at byelection where Poilievre plans to run
Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press: Complainant tells hockey players’ sexual assault trial she was on ‘autopilot’
Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press: Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care
The Canadian Press: Canucks say X account compromised after post featuring Elon Musk appears
The Canadian Press: GameStop Canada bought by Quebec toy maker, to be rebranded EB Games
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Canada’s resolve against U.S. threats should extend to human rights: Amnesty chief
 
 

World

Tia Goldenberg And Sam Mednick, The Associated Press: Israel plans to seize Gaza under a new plan, officials say
Munir Ahmed And Muhammad Yousaf, The Associated Press: Iran’s top diplomat in Pakistan to mediate in the escalation with India over the Kashmir attack
Vanessa Gera, The Associated Press: Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
Stephen Mcgrath, The Associated Press: Romania’s hard-right candidate will face a pro-EU reformist in presidential runoff
The Associated Press: Anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany sues after spy agency labels it an extremist party
Qassim Abdul-zahra, The Associated Press: Iraq’s justice minister says prisons are at double their capacity as amnesty law takes effect
Jill Colvin And Michael R. Sisak, The Associated Press: Trump says he’s going to reopen Alcatraz prison. Doing so would be difficult and costly
Rebecca Santana, The Associated Press: Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country
Fernanda Figueroa, The Associated Press: Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people
 

One last thing...

Charlotte Graham-mclay, The Associated Press:

How the democracy sausage, a polling day snack, became Australia’s election symbol

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Many Australians arriving at polling places on Saturday followed their civic duty by eating what’s become known as a democracy sausage, a cultural tradition as ... Read More

 
 

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