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

 

'This was a premeditated human smuggling'

Erik Pindera:

American man sentenced to prison for smuggle attempt in Emerson

‘The road to hell is paved with good intentions,’ judge says Read More

 
 
 

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'A very dangerous individual'

Erik Pindera:

Man who broke senior’s hip in random attack should serve five years: Crown

Justin Aaron Michael Getty, 28, who is mentally ill and addicted to meth, pleaded guilty in January to aggravated assault for the random attack on Victoria Comeau. Read More

 
 

'They had committed some thought and planning to the idea'

Skye Anderson:

Manitoba, Nova Scotia teens accused in plot to simultaneously attack two schools

Police have arrested a boy from Manitoba and a girl from Nova Scotia who allegedly planned a co-ordinated attack at two schools in their respective provinces. Read More

 
 

'It’s not normal'

Joyanne Pursaga:

Confusion over multimillion-dollar invoices continues at police HQ inquiry

Documents appear for subcontractor — who wasn’t awarded job Read More

 
 

'It’s actually beautiful'

Jen Zoratti:

Hall pass

Sketch legend Bruce McCulloch embraces dark humour in one-man show Read More

 
 

'We’ve got to take care of business'

Mike McIntyre:

Math isn’t kind to road-trip bound Jets

Club needs to feast on the East to head home with playoff pulse Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Chris Kitching: Crown corps’ hybrid work options ending this fall
Scott Billeck: After years of living in encampments, Lawrence is slowly adjusting to life with a roof, instead of a tarp, over his head
Free Press staff: Some Norway House residents forced to evacuate as wildfire nears
Nicole Buffie: Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg to donate beds, chairs, tables, lamps ahead of renovations
Conrad Sweatman: Three political leaders weigh in on western alienation and the spectre of a fall independence referendum in Alberta
Morgan Modjeski: Man in hospital after hostage situation on King Edward
Morgan Modjeski: Future of Palace Theatre forming as consultations start
Gabrielle Piché: Trucking firm linked to fatal crash failed to comply with safety laws: province
Dean Pritchard: Sentencing of man who killed Ukrainian newcomer delayed for psych report
Joyanne Pursaga: City mulls future of its ‘rainy day’ fund
 

Opinion

Laura Rance-Unger: Awaiting next stage in biofuels balancing act
Jen Zoratti: It seems cigarettes are having a moment — again
Editorial: Irrational Accords demand threatens Iran deal
David McLaughlin: Pierre Poilievre has a choice to make
Joel Schlesinger: Investors can roll dice on emerging technologies that may or may not shape future, portfolios’ net worth
Tory McNally: Overcoming workplace conflicts, setting boundaries can create professional resilience
Free Press: Letters, May 30
Gwynne Dyer: Musk’s Starship flawed, but useful
Corey Myers: Protected areas and thriving lodges can co-exist
Jerrad Peters: Arsenal must keep things boring against PSG
 

Arts & Life

Maureen Scurfield: ‘Coping’ strategy shouldn’t involve ‘coupling’
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Reviewed by Candida Rifkind: Fantastical, moving graphic memoir explores addictions, organ procurement and more
Sharon Chisvin: CMU choir brings community together to raise voices for peace
John Longhurst: Religion on census needs a rework, group says
Josiah Neufeld: Palestinian Christians’ faith under fire
Ben Sigurdson: Vermette lands on poetry prize short list
Colleen Zacharias: Smart planting
melanie brannagan frederiksen: Questions of healing, chronic pain explored
Reviewed by Neil Besner: Gaston’s American road trip offers insight into bond between father and sons
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Do It Differently leadership event centred on creativity, curiosity
Free Press staff: Archangel Fireworks packs up longtime Pembina location for new home on McGillivray
The Canadian Press: Scotiabank buying U.S. commercial bank MapleMark
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Tech stocks send TSX higher, U.S. markets also up amid hopes of U.S.-Iran deal
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Economists pour cold water on recession talk after Canada’s economy stalls in Q1
Gabrielle Piché: Mushroom producers face ‘worrying’ duties
Free Press staff: Five named Spirit of Winnipeg Awards winners
Gabrielle Piché: Tesla threatens to take province to court over EV rebate
Gabrielle Piché: Restaurant industry advocate says it was denied meeting with premier in lobbying for takeout meals to be included in Manitoba plan
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: A new shock could trigger multiple risks, test Canada’s financial resilience: BoC
 

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears bit by Mamba late, drop back-to-back games
Taylor Allen: Better showing for Bombers backup Elgersma
Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press: Canada sending ‘best squad’ to FIFA World Cup on home soil: coach
George Williams: Raise a glass to My Kinda Delite
The Canadian Press: Habs enter Game 5 of Eastern Conference final down 3-1 to dominant Hurricanes
Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press: The vibes in Canada feel much different than the US as the World Cup arrives
Taylor Allen: Daniels’ discipline in spite of rough start paying dividends
Joshua Frey-Sam: Volleyball bench boss named to coaching staff for men’s national squad tourney
Ronald Blum, The Associated Press: MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Vancouver rising; a tale of three strikes; Tides turning
 

Canada

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Greer says U.S. trade talks with Canada lagging behind those with Mexico
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Two in three people say Canada should remain neutral in Iran war: poll
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Canadian ships stuck in Persian Gulf as blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues
The Canadian Press: Charges stayed against ‘Queen of Canada’ cult leader Romana Didulo in Saskatchewan
Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press: Alberta government moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying
Allison Jones, The Canadian Press: Ontario asks B.C., Quebec to drop electric vehicle targets
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press: Saskatchewan introduces budget with spending hikes but also $819-million deficit
Erika Morris, The Canadian Press: Quebec projects $8.6B deficit in budget that focuses on funding core services
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Culture minister says ‘serious conversation’ needed about AI systems and news media
Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press: Tim Hortons white and pink doughnut mugs recalled due to burn hazard
 
 

World

Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz And Julie Watson, The Associated Press: Strikes hit world’s largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacks
John Leicester And Emma Burrows, The Associated Press: Trump’s failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect
Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press: US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran
Abdul Qahar Afghan And Munir Ahmed, The Associated Press: Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike
Fatima Hussein And Regina Garcia Cano, The Associated Press: US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war
Giada Zampano And Suman Naishadham, The Associated Press: Five EU leaders seek urgent solution for drifting Russian tanker to avoid environmental catastrophe
Eléonore Hughes And Diarlei Rodrigues, The Associated Press: Brazilian police operation in Rio favelas leaves at least 8 dead, including local drug boss
Pan Pylas, The Associated Press: What to know about the meningitis outbreak in England causing angst among university students
Alanna Durkin Richer And Stephen Groves, The Associated Press: Democrats storm out of Justice Department leaders’ briefing on the Epstein files
Margery A. Beck, The Associated Press: Nebraska wildfire fight drags into day 7 as winds ease, but danger still looms
 

One last thing...

Jessica Hill, The Associated Press:

Sharks in Las Vegas feast on hundreds of pounds of fish every week

Becky O’Brien always knew she wanted to work with marine life; she just didn’t think she’d be a shark dietitian at a 1.3 million gallon tank and Las Vegas casino. Read More

 
 

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