New downtown coalition, MLA goes independent, police HQ inquiry, Jason Kelce visits, Jets prospects
Plus: Reindeer speeds that could rival Rudolph's

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

'It’s happening everywhere'

Maggie Macintosh:

Union coalition demanding government action on downtown safety

Eight unions have joined forces to create urgency around worker concerns about safety — on the job and on their commutes — in downtown Winnipeg. Read More

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'He was actively trying to push me out'

Carol Sanders:

Tory MLA blames Khan, party for decision to quit caucus, sit as independent

A 10-year member of the Tory caucus says he’s so fed up with his party and its leader that he’s quitting and will sit as an independent. Read More

'It’s the most comprehensive, exhaustive pool of information that I’ve ever seen'

Joyanne Pursaga:

Forensic accounting expert defends work at inquiry into police HQ project

Lawyers question conclusion that $50 million in excess claims submitted Read More

'He was a great guy'

Scott Billeck:

NFL royalty — and soon-to-be Taylor Swift’s brother-in-law — drops into town for some poutine and…?

Super Bowl champion and seven-time Pro Bowler Jason Kelce — co-host of one of the most listened-to sports podcasts in the world — was in Winnipeg briefly over the weekend. Read More

'It’s a great learning opportunity'

Mike McIntyre:

Moose ready for extended runway on Jets’ roster

Plenty of holes for top prospects to fill as season winds down Read More

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Local

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

Zoe Pierce: Firefighter’s death fuels cancer fight

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

Editorial: Fighting tariffs with the power of boycotts

Riley Enns: Reading, writing, religion

David McLaughlin: Good deal or no deal? Carney’s crucible

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

Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Canada will ‘never participate’ in Iran offensive, Carney says

Marissa Birnie, The Canadian Press: Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push

Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press: Mother of wounded Maya Gebala sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Information commissioner ‘disappointed’ by lack of federal ambition on access reform

Michael MacDonald, The Canadian Press: Serial killer Allan Legere, New Brunswick’s ‘Monster of the Miramichi,’ dead at 78

Catherine Morrison and Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Conservatives seek to remove barriers to alcohol shipments across provincial borders

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Minister says more than 7,000 Canadians have fled Middle East

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: U.S. museum returns remains of 12 Canadian soldiers from the First World War

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Former CBC anchor says the broadcaster ‘silenced and intimidated’ him

The Canadian Press: Loblaw says some customers affected by data breach

World

Hanna Arhirova, The Associated Press: Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Justin Spike, The Associated Press: Hungary’s Orbán orders authorities to hold some $82 million in seized Ukrainian cash and gold

Linley Sanders, The Associated Press: What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press: War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy

Astrid Suárez, The Associated Press: Press freedom in the Americas saw a ‘dramatic deterioration’ last year, watchdog says

John Seewer, The Associated Press: ‘Ship of Gold’ treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain unaccounted for

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, The Associated Press: Towering lava fountains of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures

Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press: Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance

Charlotte Graham-mclay And John Pye, The Associated Press: Most of Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers

Martha Bellisle, The Associated Press: Judge denies restraining order for conservative media figures who sought press passes

One last thing...

Aino Väänänen, The Associated Press:

Traditional reindeer racing is delighting spectators in frigid Finland

Around 1,000 spectators attended the competition, an organized and regulated event with trained male reindeer. Read More

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