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Measles shots, new NDP leader, stem cell banking, movie sweater, strongest firefighter
Plus: The woman behind Canada’s backup plan for the moon mission

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

 

'A really good common sense step'

Carol Sanders:

Minister allows pharmacists to give free measles vaccines to young Manitobans

Manitoba pharmacists will soon be able to administer free measles vaccine to a susceptible population — people aged two to 19 — to combat high rates of transmission in the province. Read More

 
 
 

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'There are differences in our NDP family'

Tyler Searle:

‘A lot to learn right here,’ new federal NDP leader says after meeting with Kinew

Newly anointed NDP Leader Avi Lewis has found a friend in Premier Wab Kinew, even as tensions rise among provincial New Democratic leaders in Saskatchewan and Alberta who disagree with the federal party’s stance on energy production. Read More

 

Aaron Epp:

Manitoba premier praises new federal NDP leader, says they can ‘do big things together’

Premier Wab Kinew expressed his appreciation for newly selected federal NDP leader Avi Lewis and said the two will work together for “a positive vision of Canada.” “I just love Avi, he’s just a gre... Read More

 
 

'The future I’ve been waiting for'

Aaron Epp:

Hair today, client-specific therapies tomorrow

Harmony Aesthetics banks on cryogenic storage, preservation, future utilization of hair follicle stem cells Read More

 
 

'Hollywood fashion, competitive curling and vintage knitting'

AV Kitching:

Popularity of sweater with Manitoba roots goes galactic after visit to stars

It’s the ultimate interstellar fashion moment; a vintage-inspired Mary Maxim fox knit, worn by Ryan Gosling’s character in his latest blockbuster Project Hail Mary, has sent the crafting world spinning. Read More

 
 

'I figured, "Why not strongman?"'

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Yaworski no lightweight

Winnipeg-based firefighter first Canadian to capture World’s Strongest title Read More

 
 

News Quiz

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The week that was: March 23 to March 29

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Local

Maggie Macintosh: ‘You vote with your bike’: cyclists celebrate freedoms, call for increased safety
Morgan Modjeski: Impaired driving victim honoured
Morgan Modjeski: West Kildonan Industrial residents call for speed bumps after child hit by truck
Joyanne Pursaga: Proposed Transcona development — which could add 20,000 people — gets thumbs down from residents
Maggie Macintosh: Coalition dismayed after U of M decides not to establish master’s in speech-language pathology
Joyanne Pursaga: Gillingham promises to help level playing field for local biz if re-elected
David Sanderson: Trailblazing Western Scrap Metals heavy-equipment operator relishes role at massive crane’s control
Carol Sanders: HSC weapons scanners effective, needed at other hospitals: nurses union
Janine LeGal: A Life's Story: Woman fought for better outcomes for others amid cancer fight
Taylor Allen: Five-star review of Winkler Bible Camp
 

Opinion

Hersh Seth: City hall and fairness for the future
Russell Wangersky: An elegy for the smalls
Jen Zoratti: Don’t delete organ concert tickets when scrubbing digital life
Tory McNally: Meetings accomplish something that an email never could while respecting people’s time, building relationships
Laura Rance-Unger: The effects of El Nino on crop prices, production
Riley Enns: Reading, writing, religion
David McLaughlin: Good deal or no deal? Carney’s crucible
Editorial: Fighting tariffs with the power of boycotts
Melissa Martin: Corroded Arlington overpass yields way for new hope of spanning urban chasm
Ben Sigurdson: Get out and about, have a sip at local beer, wine events
 

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Anne D'innocenzio, The Associated Press: From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread
John Longhurst: Churches make collective gift toward fostering reconciliation
Reviewed by Candida Rifkind: Creepy, poignant graphic novel a small-town coming-of-age horror story
Reviewed by Brandi Field: Human cost of AI bubble outweighs tech’s potential
Reviewed by Matt Henderson: Rise of social media reflects rise of self-promotion — to the detriment of genuine storytelling
Benjamin Waldman: Revered Broadway rail anchors Winnipeg’s resilient skateboarding scene
Holly Harris: Rainbow Stage’s Legally Blonde a lovely legal musical
Maureen Scurfield: Ratcheting up heat can lead to cold feet
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Manitoba family finalist for cattle producers environmental award
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba prepares project pitches for investment summit
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets end the Friday trading day lower
Gabrielle Piché: City Lego seller continues to build up its business
Aaron Epp: Classic Scoop founder left lucrative job to start business offering treats on-site for parties, festivals
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Anxious Canadian firms bet Trump will buckle before 50% tariff deadline
Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: What’s canon in ‘Paw Patrol’? Canadian mega-franchise tackles creative questions as its world expands
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Gas price rebound expected to send inflation higher in July
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Insolvencies jumped 11.5% annually in June, Canada’s bankruptcy monitor shows
Aaron Epp: Ridesharing platform lets people connect with local drivers with trucks, cargo vans
 

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears finish on top
Taylor Allen: Oliveira shines in win over Redblacks, Collaros rocked again
Taylor Allen: Bombers manage to hand Redblacks another loss
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Quarterfinal upset; Wild win; Rapid still human
GEORGE WILLIAMS: All eyes on Brachetto ahead of Downs’ yearling sale
Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears staff a who’s who of hustlers in the hoops community
Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears confident in turnaround despite CEBL series being cancelled
Mike McIntyre: Pitcher Bourassa picks up where he left off after return from Mexican club
Jerrad Peters: Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid a classic rebound
Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press: Who is Victor Montagliani, the Canadian who could challenge for FIFA’s top job?
 

Canada

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Human rights tribunal approves massive child welfare deal for Ontario First Nations
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: ‘The crew is ready’: Canadian to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Carney isn’t saying whether Michael Ma faces fallout for China remarks
The Canadian Press: B.C. union calls for full-time remote work due to spiking gas prices
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press: Saskatchewan cancels funding to Prairie Harm Reduction, consumption site closed
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press: Saskatchewan to ask residents for views on banning social media for children under 16
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press: Alberta proposes election blackout on citizen-led proposals for referendum questions
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Hate crimes numbers stayed steady in 2024 after years of increases: StatCan
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Air Canada CEO to step down later this year after backlash over lack of French
 
 

World

Jon Gambrell, Josh Boak And Mike Corder, The Associated Press: Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached ‘shortly’
Aamer Madhani, Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee And Sam Mednick, The Associated Press: Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated
Illia Novikov, The Associated Press: Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about ‘Lego’ drones made by ‘housewives’
Suman Naishadham, The Associated Press: Spain closes off its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran war
Andrea Rodríguez, The Associated Press: Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as it struggles under US blockade
Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press: New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge’s order blocking its press access policy
Rod Mcguirk, The Associated Press: Australian police kill a suspect 7 months after he allegedly shot 3 officers, killing 2
Justin Spike, The Associated Press: A youth-led push for change threatens Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary’s elections
The Associated Press: Death toll in Afghanistan flooding increases to 28, authorities say
 

One last thing...

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press:

‘The crew is ready’: Canadian to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission

Jenni Gibbons was always drawn to the stars. Now, the Calgary-born astronaut is set to take part in NASA's Artemis II mission, which will send humans to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Read More

 
 

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