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Police HQ inquiry, Wyatt at city hall, new development in southeast Winnipeg
Plus: Some money-saving tips for your well-earned vacation

Good evening. The puck just dropped on the first of two back-to-back Jets games against the Colorado Avalanche; tonight Winnipeg hosts, and the teams meet again Saturday in Denver. You can find results and analysis later tonight on our website and in tomorrow’s print edition.

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

 

 

 

'He… told me that Sam and Phil wanted $4 million'

Joyanne Pursaga:

Caspian owner’s son surprises inquiry with testimony about $4 million

City’s beleagured police HQ project under microscope Read More

 
 
 

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'I’m very uncomfortable with the situation'

Nicole Buffie:

Wyatt ignores colleagues’ calls to step away after sex assault charge, takes seat at council meeting

Mayor Scott Gillingham said he would welcome a review of the rules that allow a city councillor to continue working despite being charged with a criminal offence. Read More

 

Tyler Searle:

Transcona residents weigh in after councillor charged with sex assault

News that their longtime city councillor has again been charged with sexual assault was the talk of Transcona Thursday, where residents described being curious and concerned. “If you’ve been electe... Read More

 
 

'The gateway in and out of… cottage country'

Aaron Epp:

Dawson Crossing pictures 119-acre southeast Winnipeg development

Commercial real estate adviser Avison Young is marketing for sale or lease one of the last available developments in southeast Winnipeg. Read More

 
 

'Have fun when you dress in the morning'

AV Kitching:

Fashion forward

Winnipeg designer has built loyal customer base with unique, personalized styles Read More

 
 

'We… will cherish the memories'

The Canadian Press:

Einarson parts ways with Sweeting, others, after loss in world championship final

Kerri Einarson is shaking up her team days after it lost to Switzerland in the final of the world women's curling championship in Calgary. The team based in Gimli, Man., announced Thursday it is pa... Read More

 

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press:

After first Brier win, Dunstone seeks more curling glory in men’s world championship

There was little afterglow from his first Brier win still fuelling Matt Dunstone as his team ramped up for the men's world curling championship. Dunstone, Colton Lott, E.J. Harnden and Ryan Harnden... Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Photos by John Woods: 55th Folklorama kicks off
Malak Abas: 240 WestJet flight attendants picket in Winnipeg
Malak Abas: Pimicikamak lockdown lifted after fatal shooting
Nicole Buffie: Giant Tiger to close downtown, area residents bemoan dwindling grocery options
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Minister says changes to Nutrition North program set to roll out in the fall
Carol Sanders: Government wants public input on use of AI
Tiago Resko: Embarking on backyard photo expedition benefits science, conservancy says
Tiago Resko: Reclaiming Icelandic ancestors, one photo at a time
Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press: Bill Wilson, one of Canada’s last Second World War veterans, dies at 101
Zoe Pierce: Long journey to home ownership for Eritrean couple
 

Opinion

Tom Brodbeck: City’s crisis-response proposal makes too much sense for province to ignore
Cordella Friesen and Noëlle DePape: Keep free youth transit simple
By Melissa Martin: When it comes to our city’s tree canopy, Winnipeggers stand tall
Joel Schlesinger: Sports gambling marketing during World Cup raises concerns about negative influence on susceptible audiences
Editorial: Making water safety a priority
Niigaan Sinclair: Giant Tiger decision creates giant void for desperate population
Jen Zoratti: Climate change threatens events we wait for all year
Russell Wangersky: Measure twice… and try not to hurt yourself
Joel Schlesinger: Insurance inevitably
Tim Kist: Thinking is competitive advantage
 

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Conrad Sweatman: Get a little culture: Folklorama celebrates 55 years
Mitch Calvert: Stretching the limits of our flexibility
Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press: Alberta lets the dogs out, recruits more canine muscle in fight against mussels
John Longhurst: Canada experiencing religious decline
Mitch Calvert: Plot an effective ‘retirement plan’ for your body
David Sanderson: Stampeding to Starlette’s
Jen Zoratti: Cultural consultation gives Indigenous stories strength in Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie
 

Business

Free Press staff: Apartment rents continue to climb in Manitoba
Matt O'brien And Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press: News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: Shoppers flock to the frozen aisle as fresh vegetable prices soar: Loblaw
Aaron Epp: Kids Market ringing up joy at Victoria Beach
The Canadian Press: Bell rolling out new tool to detect and flag spoofed phone calls using AI
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: ‘Drive day and night’: TFI plans to roll out driverless trucks in U.S.
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba Innovates seeks to pump up in-person networking as artificial intelligence-created resumés become norm
Free Press staff: Downtown Keg closes… to reopen nearby
Gabrielle Piché: ‘Good deal of synergy’ brewing in South Osborne
The Canadian Press: Alberta RCMP charge man with theft, forging documents in cattle rustling case
 

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: ‘Definitely a tough one’: Travel delays drag down Sea Bears in 114-90 loss to Vancouver Bandits
Grace Penner: Excited Goldeyes fans buzz over Manitoba Mosquitoes’ name change
Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears relish winning feeling heading into biggest game of the season
Mike McIntyre: Goldeyes, err, Mosquitoes on a serious roll
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Roaring Rapid; Mighty Maroons motoring; Wild still looking for first win
GEORGE WILLIAMS: Plenty of good money to be made at Manitoba Derby
John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press: Schneider: Toronto Blue Jays’ next moves ‘murky’ ahead of MLB trade deadline
Joshua Frey-Sam: Brighter days ahead after Camp Arnes
Ken Wiebe: Bombers defence still holds hope season can be turned around
Taylor Allen: Fatigue no excuse for Bombers’ dismal play
 

Canada

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Carney: Canada might help vessels sail Strait of Hormuz if there is a ceasefire
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Carney takes victory lap after meeting NATO target: ‘We’re just getting started’
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Procurement ombud slams Indigenous procurement strategy outcomes in ‘shocking’ report
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Indigenous services minister questioned about fire that killed toddler
Eli Ridder, The Canadian Press: LaGuardia crash survivors could sue Air Canada for up to nearly $300K, advocate says
Jim Bronskill and Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Election bill takes aim at deepfakes, long ballots, threats to nomination contests
The Canadian Press: Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala’s mom says UFC boss offering to fund care
Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press: Small population, big infrastructure needs: Northern Canada facing power struggles
David Baxter, The Canadian Press: New Democrats to debate fossil fuel crackdown, electoral reform in Winnipeg
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Liberal MP Michael Ma sorry after confusion over remarks on forced labour in China
 
 

World

Jon Gambrell And David Rising, The Associated Press: Iran and the US harden their positions over talks to end the nearly month-old war
David Mchugh And Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press: Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a ‘toll booth’ regime
Kareem Chehayeb And Julia Frankel, The Associated Press: Lebanese fear another occupation as Israel threatens to use Gaza tactics in the south
Tammy Webber, The Associated Press: Iran war’s environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say
Barry Hatton, The Associated Press: Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive
Farai Mutsaka, The Associated Press: Zimbabwe says 15 of its citizens killed after fraudulent recruitment into Russia-Ukraine war
Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz And Regina Garcia Cano, The Associated Press: Judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro’s legal costs in US drug trafficking case
Fabiola Sánchez, The Associated Press: Gulf of Mexico oil spill spread hundreds of miles, killed wildlife and polluted Mexican reserves
Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press: Conflict in eastern Congo is escalating with use of heavy weapons and drones, UN warns
 

One last thing...

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press:

Saving money on vacation doesn’t have to mean sacrificing fun: Here’s how to do it

Whether jet-setting overseas or embarking on an excursion closer to home, travel experts say there are many ways to save money on a holiday, without sacrificing the fun of it all. Read More

 
 

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