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Good evening. The Winnipeg Jets face the Golden Knights tonight in Las Vegas. You can read a preview in our Jets game-day newsletter, The Warm-Up.

The match will be played too late for coverage to make our print edition tomorrow, but look for hockey writer Ken Wiebe’s story after midnight on our website.

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

 

'We’re going to have to continue to ride this wave'

Here’s the broad strokes of major Canadian and Manitoba reaction to the global tariffs announced yesterday afternoon by the Trump adminstration.

To read more Canadian, American and global developments in the trade war, scroll lower in this newsletter.

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press:

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada will hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent auto tariffs with matching levies on vehicles imported from the United Sta... Read More

 

Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press:

North American stock markets tank as latest tariffs heighten recession fears

Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. plunged Thursday as investors reacted to the latest tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Read More

 

Carol Sanders:

Can’t let guard down on tariff war: Kinew

Canada may have dodged the round of U.S. tariffs unveiled Wednesday, but it’s too soon to declare victory or even a truce in the trade war, Premier Wab Kinew said Thursday. Read More

 

Gabrielle Piché:

Race against tariffs: consumers, auto industry brace for impact

The new GMC truck that’s parked at Wayne Bartley’s house was driven there, in part, by fresh U.S. tariffs. American President Donald Trump hadn’t yet placed 25 per cent levies on foreign-made vehic... Read More

 
 
 

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'A misuse or abuse of authority'

Maggie Macintosh:

PC leadership candidate sues province over revoked ecotourism licences

Progressive Conservative leadership hopeful Wally Daudrich has launched an unusual lawsuit against the provincial government after it revoked permits required to run his polar bear tourism company in northern Manitoba. Read More

 
 

'They’re being treated like garbage'

Conrad Sweatman:

Fastest fashion

Runway show focuses on treasures, not trash Read More

 
 

'He’s going to be a very good Winnipeg Jet'

Mike McIntyre:

The future is (almost) now

Jets top prospect Yager turning heads in WHL Read More

 
 

'There’s a democracy itch that needs to be scratched'

Carol Sanders:

Ex-Manitobans south of the border voting to keep the True North strong and free

Manitobans living in the U.S. and keen to vote in Canada’s election say it’s one of most consequential for their former home and native land. Read More

 

Malak Abas:

A face-to-face pace in tight race

Newly named, configured riding pits current, former area MPs in battle being fought on largely undecided doorsteps Read More

 

Kevin Rollason:

Six Manitoba ridings that could flip

Pundits and former MPs and MLAs for each of the three main parties weigh in on ridings they are watching closely Read More

 
 
 

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More federal election news

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

Nicole Buffie: Port of Churchill expansion could chase belugas away, U of M researcher says
Carol Sanders: Tory health critic ‘disappointed’ after being rebuffed by health officials
Morgan Modjeski: Drug recovery centre opens office in ‘heart of the city’
Scott Billeck: Pokemon thieves clear out collectibles shop
Malak Abas: Mayoral contenders focus on recreation funding, 911, littered streets
Joyanne Pursaga: Downtown no place to be after dark, huge majority of Winnipeggers say in survey
Nicole Buffie: Citizen reports help highlight connectivity issues across southwest Manitoba
Zoe Pierce: Rural residents ‘outraged’ property owner charged after shots fired during confrontation with alleged thieves: MLA
Carol Sanders: Legal aid underfunding violates Charter, lawsuit claims
Joyanne Pursaga: Wolseley residents put down roots to save elms
 

Opinion

Joel Schlesinger: Bond yields are rising, reflecting fear, loathing about state of world
Laura Rance-Unger: Multiple factors add up to difficult harvest
Niigaan Sinclair: AI poses threat to Indigenous culture, knowledge, creativity
Laura Reimer: What do we elect a school trustee to do?
Editorial: Is ‘tornado alley’ moving north?
Tory McNally: 9 to 5: workplace wake-up call still has something to say
Free Press: Letters, Sept. 12
Jen Zoratti: Goodness alive, well in N.L.-set musical
Editorial: The port of Churchill — but done right
Mac Horsburgh: Evaluating the athletic complaint process
 

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Ben Waldman: Stage tells only half the story in marvellously meta show
Conrad Sweatman: Artist’s inspired work brings Red River Métis story back to Portage and Main
Aaron Epp: A life's story: ‘Ivor the Driver’ found his calling in the ranching life
Maureen Scurfield: Nifty neighbours also jonesing for geniality
Reviewed by Anita Daher: Debut adult novel proves a twisty, satisfying cozy mystery
Reviewed by Jenna Boholij: Moriarty brings back Pirriwee gang in follow-up to smash hit Big Little Lies
Reviewed by Susan Huebert: Resilience of Afghan women put to the test
Reviewed by Sheilla Jones: Residental school denialism tackled head on in valuable new collection of essays
Free Press: On the Night Table: Sean Burns
 

Sports

Taylor Allen: Bombers exact revenge in Banjo Bowl, lose Collaros to injury
Mike McIntyre: Blown save sees Goldeyes season slip away
Ryan Desjarlais: Roblin links a hidden gem
Taylor Allen: DAZN hires former Bombers QB Streveler as CFL, NFL analyst
Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press: Blue Jays fall to Orioles in opener of critical three-game series
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Record broken; standings rocked; Calgary a wild watch
George Williams: Mechanic Susie helps turn jockey standings around at Assiniboia Downs
Taylor Allen: It all comes down to the Banjo Bowl
Joshua Frey-Sam: American takes men’s senior title, Manitoban Fanning finishes third
David Sanderson: What it means to be green… in a city beholden to the blue and gold
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Winnipeg-produced podcast Careers Under Construction keeps rolling for Pederson Group
Gabrielle Piché: Mining, mineral exploration projects ramp up, First Nations training lags
Aaron Epp: Denim-focused firm Duer sets up Winnipeg shop
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Stellantis signs MOU on Brampton, Ont., plant as talks with union break down
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX rises on tech strength, U.S. stock markets also climb
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Roots reports Q2 loss, sets date for shareholder vote on privatization deal
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba-Canada Defence Alliance unveiled
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba’s economic growth this year dogged by ‘uncertainty’: report
Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press: Canada’s economic growth expected to rebound, but risks remain on the horizon: report
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: CRTC moves forward with changes to make it easier to compare internet plans
 

Trade war

Elaine Kurtenbach And David Mchugh, The Associated Press: Sweeping Trump tariffs shock global economy, drawing threats and calls for talks
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: In the Canadian city most vulnerable to tariffs, small businesses are being squeezed
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: ‘Can’t just flip a switch’: Rerouting supply chains amid tariffs poses major hurdles
Rod Mcguirk And Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press: Tiny tropical islands, polar bear-inhabited outcrops affected by Trump tariffs
Will Weissert, The Associated Press: Trump’s tariffs aren’t strictly reciprocal. Here’s how he calculated them
Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press: Trump’s tariff push is a race against time, and potential voter backlash
Lisa Johnson and Matthew Scace, The Canadian Press: Alberta premier says latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks
Keith Doucette, The Canadian Press: Atlantic premiers hold the line on retaliatory measures, citing tariff uncertainty
Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press: High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
 
 

Canada

David Baxter, The Canadian Press: ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers Lich, Barber found guilty of mischief
The Canadian Press: RCMP arrest Cuban national trying to enter Canada by running across bridge from U.S.
Maan Alhmidi, The Canadian Press: Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit areas without electricity since ice storm
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Judge finds Ottawa man guilty on terror, hate charges related to neo-Nazi propaganda
Nono Shen, The Canadian Press: Vancouver retailers applaud anti-theft task force amid ‘egregious’ shoplifting spike
Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press: Report logs abuse, overdose and feces-strewn walls at private care homes in N.L.
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press: Ontario reports ‘small decline’ in measles, 89 new cases
Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press: Whales migrations changed as seas warmed. But can they keep pace with climate change?
Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press: Elbows Up! Latest chapter of Canada-U.S. rivalry set for Friday at curling worlds
 

World

Tara Copp, The Associated Press: Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike
Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press: Republicans moving ahead with Trump’s ‘big’ bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar
Lindsay Whitehurst And Christina A. Cassidy, The Associated Press: States sue to block Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
David Rising, The Associated Press: Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found
Wafaa Shurafa And Natalie Melzer, The Associated Press: Israeli strike on a school in Gaza kills at least 27 people, Palestinian health officials say
The Associated Press: Hungary plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives despite warrant
Matthew Lee And Lorne Cook, The Associated Press: Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals
Evens Sanon And Dánica Coto, The Associated Press: Haiti taking more steps against gangs after thousands of protesters demand security
Dave Collins, The Associated Press: Photos show inside of Connecticut house where man says he was held captive for 20 years
Eléonore Hughes, The Associated Press: Once called the world’s most popular politician, Brazil’s Lula faces plummeting approval
Jeff Martin, The Associated Press: What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
 

One last thing...

Scott Billeck:

Tourism Winnipeg plays up ‘middle child’ status to woo visitors

Tourism Winnipeg was just being playful with its April Fools’ blog post that dubbed Winnipeg the “middle child” of Canada. Turns out, the joke tickled people’s funny bone. So, Economic Development Winnipeg’s tourism team is embracing classic middle-child syndrome traits to lure travellers to the “middle of nowhere” this summer. Read More

 
 

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