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Good evening. The Free Press doesn’t publish a print edition on Good Friday, or on Easter Monday, and we won’t be sending The Wrap tomorrow evening. If you’re a Saturday subscriber, you’ll get your Saturday paper as usual.

Our reporting staff and web team will be at work all weekend, so you can check our website for the latest breaking news — as well as coverage of the first Jets playoff game and street party on Saturday.

If you’re wondering where and when you can shop, when to catch the bus and whether your trash will be picked up, we’ve got you covered.

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

 

'We hear you loud and clear that you want change'

Gabrielle Piché:

Collaboration, reconciliation, downtown safety at top of agenda, new police chief tells business crowd

Winnipeg’s new police chief issued a simple message in his first address to business leaders: “We hear you.” Read More

 
 
 

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'The time is right'

Conrad Sweatman:

From discarded depot to important port?

As defence of Arctic sovereignty re-emerges amid shifting trade alliances, Churchill could play a key role globally with its deepwater seaport Read More

 
 

'This feels like home to me'

Mike McIntyre:

“We love it here”: Winnipeg feels like home, says Jets Pionk after signing six-year extension

It’s been a rough week for the “Nobody wants to play in Winnipeg” crowd. First to debunk that widespread myth was Alex Iafallo, who signed a three-year contract extension with the Jets on Wednesday. And today, Neal Pionk was inking a new six-year deal. Read More

 

Ken Wiebe:

Hellebuyck ready for high-stakes hockey

Connor Hellebuyck, the stage is set and it’s your time to shine. Read More

 

Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press:

What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs

It took until the penultimate night of the season to lock in all 16 playoff teams and the eight first-round series. Here's a look at the first-round matchups. Read More

 
 

'The pressure is squarely on'

If you’re reading this email right after it landed in your inbox, the leaders of Canada’s four main political parties are currently squaring off for a second and final leaders’ debate.

Click through to watch it live on our website, or to read full coverage later tonight on our site.

The Canadian Press:

The Latest: Four federal leaders face off in English language leaders’ debate

MONTREAL - The English language leaders' debate got underway in Montreal at 7 p.m. EDT. It's the second of two national debates that include Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative L... Read More

 
 
 

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Federal election

Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — ‘dominated’ election online: report
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: MPs question Longest Ballot Committee organizer during probe of spring election
The Canadian Press: Corrective to Oct. 2 story about challenge to election results in Terrebonne riding
Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press: Terrebonne one-vote win: postal code error on envelope unreported for three weeks
Jen Zoratti: Increasingly sophisticated deepfake AI-generated political ads threaten to unravel Canada’s social order
Malak Abas: Despite ease of digital media, candidates still rely on old-fashioned campaign lawn signs
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Elections Canada to launch review following issues with special ballots
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: No evidence federal election was affected by foreign interference, commissioner says
David Baxter, The Canadian Press: Conservatives hold onto Windsor riding by four votes after recount
The Canadian Press: Bloc Québécois files legal challenge of Terrebonne riding results after one-vote loss
 

Local

Erik Pindera: Pimp sentenced to 11 years in prison
Carol Sanders: MPI lowers speed limit on tech upgrade with ‘IT roadmap’ following Project Nova debacle
Morgan Modjeski: Three Manitoba nurses censured for inappropriate behaviour
Carol Sanders: Province aims to keep cannabis workers safe
Maggie Macintosh: Record number of school trustees win by acclamation
Nicole Buffie: Transgender air force member fined for 17 Wing Winnipeg protest
Chris Kitching and Joyanne Pursaga: Mayoral candidates Klein, Vogiatzakis continue to snipe over inducement allegations
Abiola Odutola: Brandon meat packer thriving on its own
Joyanne Pursaga: Klein vows city ombudsman would bring transparency
Dean Pritchard: Woman who joined mother in young girl’s brutal abuse, neglect should go to prison for nine years, Crown says
 

Opinion

Editorial: Essential workers ruling raises questions
Paul Deegan: Real journalists matter in an AI world
Hersh Seth: Seven Wilsons, one regional spirit
Arthur Chapman: Botched execution revives death penalty debate
Dan Lett: Residents who blame civic politicians for all that ails us should know it’s not entirely their fault
Niigaan Sinclair: AI poses threat to Indigenous culture, knowledge, creativity
Laura Reimer: What do we elect a school trustee to do?
Joel Schlesinger: International flavour: Canadian investors may want to make like Ottawa, diversify beyond U.S.
Editorial: Broadening prediction-market gambling a bad idea
Steven Fletcher: Every constituent deserves a voice in question period
 

Arts & Life

Maureen Scurfield: Scare up some social reconnection this fall
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Ben Waldman: Band keeps plight of MMIWG close to heart on new track
Denise Duguay: Telekinetic teen hits small screen
Jen Zoratti: Modern myths: RWB updates classic Slavic folk tales as part of Stravinsky-based double bill
Josiah Neufeld: The idea of Alberta separation viewed through a faith lens shows further fracture lines
Holly Harris: Moving drama at MTYP gives voice to boy who changed law
Julie Carr Smyth And Patrick Aftoora-orsagos, The Associated Press: Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder
Kaitlyn Huamani And Barbara Ortutay, The Associated Press: A reckoning on social media addiction came late for many kids. Will AI safety be different?
The Canadian Press: Montreal-raised Juno-award-winning singer Sass Jordan dies at 65
 

Sports

Ken Wiebe: Waiver wire pickup leads Jets to victory in Pittsburgh
Ken Wiebe: Sidney Crosby sings praises of Jets' Bjorck, summer training partner Barron
Joshua Frey-Sam: Rifles win the battle, but lose post-season push
Stephen Whyno And Noah Trister, The Associated Press: Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Speed Skating Canada working to regain charitable status after missed tax filing
Joshua Frey-Sam: Six high school hockey programs ceased operations following new Hockey Manitoba policy
Ken Wiebe: Stevenson set for first Jets start against Penguins
Ken Wiebe and Mike McIntyre: Influx of young talent gives Jets a noticeable boost
Ken Wiebe: Connor powers Jets past Red Wings for first win of season
Taylor Allen: Bombers on outside looking in after beatdown from Als
 

Business

Matthew Frank: Ribbon cutting marks new roads, buildings start in Water Tower District
The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite inches higher, U.S. markets also gain ground
Scott Billeck: Hydro reports $446-M loss in 2025-26, points to fourth drought year in past five
Aaron Epp: Board game company charts winning path
Aaron Epp: ‘Amazing honour’: Winnipeg distribution centre continues award-winning ways for McKesson Canada
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba-Canada Defence Alliance unveiled
Collin Binkley And John Leicester, The Associated Press: G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX rises nearly 350 points amid investor focus on economic resilience
Gabrielle Piché: Critical mineral development: Grid Metals promotes southeast Manitoba cesium deposit
Aaron Epp: Wawanesa rebrands newest branch WSI
 

Canada

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press: Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute
Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press: B.C. premier says talk of Western Canada separation ‘needs to stop’
Nono Shen, The Canadian Press: U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Canadians cancel U.S. business trips amid tariff anger and border fear
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: ‘Crown jewel’: HBC’s charter among the art and artifacts it seeks to auction off
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press: More than 100 new measles cases reported in Ontario as total reaches 925
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: WestJet halts bid to hire temporary foreign workers as pilots
The Canadian Press: Frank Stronach committed to stand trial after preliminary inquiry into two charges
 
 

World

Illia Novikov, The Associated Press: Russia strikes Ukrainian city of Dnipro as Kyiv seeks security pledges in Paris
Associated Press, The Associated Press: Russia’s top court lifts terror group designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban
Jon Gambrell And Amir Vahdat, The Associated Press: UN nuclear watchdog says US-Iran talks at a ‘very crucial’ stage
Wafaa Shurafa, Fatma Khaled And Lee Keath, The Associated Press: Thousands of Gaza children are malnourished under Israel’s food blockade, aid groups say
Dánica Coto, The Associated Press: Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout
Mike Corder, The Associated Press: Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms is World Press Photo of the year for 2025
Julhas Alam, The Associated Press: Bangladesh and Pakistan resume talks after 15 years, seek to mend strained ties
Evens Sanon And Dánica Coto, The Associated Press: Haitians face record hunger as gang violence grips country in throes of economic crisis
Michael Kunzelman, Eric Tucker And Alanna Durkin Richer, The Associated Press: Trump officials’ defiance over Abrego Garcia’s deportation is ‘shocking,’ appeals court says
Annie Ma, Fatima Hussein And Alia Wong, The Associated Press: Trump administration takes aim at Harvard’s international students and tax-exempt status
 

Universe

Danica Kirka, The Associated Press:

Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

LONDON (AP) — Astronomers have found possible chemical signs of life on a distant planet outside our solar system, though they caution more work is needed to confirm their findings. T... Read More

 

Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press:

Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars – more evidence of water on surface

The lead author of a new study pointing to more proof of water on Mars says it brings scientists a step closer to determining whether the planet was ever capable of supporting life. Read More

 
 

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