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MITT closing, fatal crash charges, explosion survivor, Jets’ Gabriel Vilardi
Plus: Read to the bottom to find out how 'Heated Rivalry' could keep you warm

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

 

'It’s just not sustainable'

Maggie Macintosh:

MITT to close, administration blames crackdown on international students

Some programs to move to RRC Polytech Read More

 
 
 

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'When someone dies, you don’t want to have a case thrown out'

Tyler Searle:

Arrest warrant issued for man accused in fatal Canada Day crash that killed Winnipeg band member, partner

Mounties are searching for a man accused of causing a highway crash that killed three people near Swan River last Canada Day, including a popular Winnipeg musician and his partner. Read More

 
 

'I haven’t got through this alone'

Chris Kitching:

‘It’s a miracle I’m here’

Barbecue explosion in Hawaii last winter left Winnipegger at death’s door; relearned to eat, walk after being thrown 30 feet Read More

 
 

'He’s a heck of a player'

Ken Wiebe:

‘He’s becoming a leader for us’

Jets’ Vilardi has cemented his role as a top-line winger Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Carol Sanders: ‘Wake up people’: mom says proposed drunk-driving law falls short
Kevin Rollason: Hydro approved for three rate hikes worth 10.5 per cent cumulatively
Chris Kitching: ‘A life-or-death program’: non-profit’s successful at-risk youth training awaits Ottawa funding decision
Dean Pritchard: ’Where’s the party?’: disgraced ex-WPS officer gave traffic checkstop info to civilian
Carol Sanders: Province still working on Crown corporation legislation to get Port of Churchill expansion going, Kinew says
Gabrielle Piché: Finance minister’s budget preview focuses on little feet
Nicole Buffie: ‘Give ourselves the means to achieve our ambitions’: province gets feedback on French plan
Tyler Searle: More than 20 per cent of Manitobans think the U.S. could invade Canada in the next two years, poll conducted for the Free Press reveals
Joyanne Pursaga: Province relents by extending deadline on city’s $3-B sewer plant to 2032
Scott Billeck: City extends Main Street Project mobile-outreach contract
 

Opinion

Niigaan Sinclair: Most vulnerable will pay the most for federal budget cuts
Dan Lett: Gas pains: soaring prices due to Mideast conflict could lead to energy turning point in Canada
Scott Forbes: Now is not the time for more pipelines
Jerrad Peters: Carabao Cup final a tale of two footy clubs
Jesse Hajer : Tough budget situation makes for difficult choices
Jessica Scott-Reid: Winnipeg and ground squirrels
Editorial: Shopping bill is a good pre-emptive strike
Gwynne Dyer: Why is China launching a new language law?
L.K. Soiferman: AI in the classroom — approach with caution
Joel Trenaman: Data centres and Manitoba: a cautionary tale
 

Arts & Life

Alison Gillmor: Space odyssey’s optimism, humour and stellar star turn Hail Mary into sure thing
Reviewed by Michael Dudley: Pleasure of library’s fantasy portal marred by politics
Reviewed by Cheryl Girard: Pioneering scientist Suzuki reflects on his life’s work
Reviewed by Graeme Voyer: Trotsky’s killer devoted to Stalin, communism
Jonathan Mattise, The Associated Press: Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
Free Press: Resilient trio of young Ugandan abductees star in Bitek’s Free Press Book Club pick
Ben Waldman: Fu Fu Chi Chis bring decade of harmony to first full album
David Sanderson: For vintage sewing-machine aficionado, it’s all about seeing them stitch again
Jake Coyle, The Associated Press: An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
 

Sports

Grace Anne Paizen: Around the PWHL: Frenetic Frost; stellar Stacey; sensational Sceptres
Taylor Allen: Epping believes the sky’s the limit for his new team
Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe: Step aside Oscars, hockey awards season is just heating up
Grace Anne Paizen: The Forecheck: ‘Super excited to bring it home’
Mike McIntyre: Lopsided loss not as damaging as it could have been for the Jets
Scott Billeck: Ex-director sues lacrosse association, claims wrongful dismissal, unsafe workplace
Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press: Karlee Burgess brings the power and the party to Kerri Einarson’s curling team
Taylor Allen: McEwen ‘Caught off guard’ by dismissal
Joshua Frey-Sam: Dakota heads back to final after defeating St. Paul’s
Joshua Frey-Sam: Glenlawn Lions roar past Vincent Massey Trojans to capture MWHSHL title
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Lake and Cabin Show draws stream of planners, builders, dreamers
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite falls more than 500 points, U.S. markets drop amid risk-off moves
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: If you changed jobs last year, here’s how it might affect your taxes
Gabrielle Piché: Construction groups miffed by new fee on public-sector projects
Malak Abas: Downtown mulls uncertain impact of Fairmont downtime
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Burger King to bring AI-based voice coach to Canada later this year
Aaron Epp: Monteris Medical wraps up US$28M in Series E funding round
By Aaron Epp: Steinbach Credit Union tabs $15M cash-back bonus; The Pas Red Apple renovated
Gabrielle Piché: Province intends to create registry of Manitoba-certified Red Seal tradespeople
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Canada, U.S. markets fall amid inflationary fears and higher oil prices
 

Canada

Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as CUSMA talks loom over its outlook
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Liberal MP proposes sweeping changes to Divorce Act
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Claims process opens for ‘Indian hospitals’ settlement
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Will the online harms bill ban kids from social media? Maybe.
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Ford, Holt agree with Carney — almost nothing is ‘normal’ with U.S. right now
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Liberals agree to hit pause on hate crimes bill and prioritize tougher bail bill
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Criminals using AI to commit ransomware attacks, cybersecurity centre warns
The Canadian Press: Man cleared of 1984 murder makes Vancouver court appearance on new charges
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Food inspection agency to cut more than 1,300 jobs, says union
Rob Westgate, The Canadian Press: Magnitude 3.7 earthquake gently rocks Southern Ontario
 
 

World

The Associated Press: Local prosecutors launch a project to fight federal overreach in immigration enforcement surges
David Bauder, The Associated Press: CBS News chief Bari Weiss tells staff ‘we’re toast’ if they continue on current path
The Associated Press: German investigators search Deutsche Bank offices in money laundering probe
Dánica Coto, The Associated Press: Haiti faces a sexual violence and abuse crisis as gang violence spreads, health charity warns
Louise Dixon, The Associated Press: Gay ice hockey drama ‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The Associated Press: The Latest: Democrats threaten to trigger government shutdown over ICE reform
Danica Kirka, The Associated Press: Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England
Kamila Hrabchuk, The Associated Press: Russia and Ukraine’s combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates
Meg Kinnard, The Associated Press: More ‘No Kings’ protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths
Mike Corder, The Associated Press: Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change
 

One last thing...

Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press:

Internet-famous ‘Heated Rivalry’ Canada fleece jacket to go on sale

TORONTO - The internet-famous fleece jacket from “Heated Rivalry” is making the leap from screen to real life. First seen in Crave’s hit gay hockey drama on character Shane Hollander ... Read More

 
 

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