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Sextortion, Artemis launch, ash borer, social work, RWB x Heated Rivalry, Goldeyes rebrand
Plus: a survival story with a tail-wagging ending

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

 

'You’re not alone — we’re here to help'

Erik Pindera:

Police sound alarm about ‘sextortion’ scams targeting youth, young adults

Winnipeg police say the department is seeing a “continuous rise” in reports of the sexually exploitative blackmail scheme. Read More

 
 
 

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'It is time to fly'

Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press:

Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA’s first lunar voyage in decades

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s pu... Read More

 

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press:

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen lifts off on historic moon mission Artemis II

CAPE CANAVERAL -   With a fiery roar from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Canadian Jeremy Hansen was one of four astronauts that launched to the moon aboard the Artemis II on Wed... Read More

 

Tyler Searle:

Winnipeg dad, young son captivated by first mission to moon in more than a half-century

Father hopes witnessing the launch might leave an impression on his son who has developed a budding interest in astronomy. Read More

 
 

'It is quite destructive'

Kevin Rollason:

Invasive species on the march, threaten city’s ash, elm trees

Winnipeg’s tree canopy is under siege. The emerald ash borer has made a resurgence — after nearly a decade of minimal spread — and another invasive insect is bearing down on elm trees, which are already at risk of Dutch elm disease. Read More

 
 

'A fundamental misunderstanding'

Gabrielle Piché:

Khan in hot water over ‘deeply dismissive’ social worker remarks

Regulatory body seeks public apology from Tory leader Read More

 
 

'Hilarious and amazing'

Eva Wasney:

Bodychecks and pirouettes

Royal Winnipeg Ballet featured in popular Heated Rivalry fan-fiction series Read More

 
 

'Manitoba’s unofficial bird'

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Goodbye, Goldeyes — hello, Manitoba Mosquitoes

Club announces single-game alternate name change, jersey Read More

 
 
 

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One last thing...

Charlotte Graham-mclay, The Associated Press:

Hiker’s dog lost in a wild New Zealand forest rescued by helicopter after strangers fund search

When a hiker fell from a waterfall in wild New Zealand bush, rescuers were forced to evacuate the hurt woman without her dog, which couldn't be found. But after strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, Molly was flown to safety by a helicopter pilot determined to reunite her with her owner. Read More

 
 

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