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Tariff turbulence, home explosion, Indigenous housing fund, Manitoban on measles
Plus: New owner celebrates 65 years of the Red Top Restaurant

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

 

'Chaos, uncertainty. Very frustrating'

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press:

Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

WASHINGTON - Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Ottawa will suspend a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to pause some ... Read More

 

Carol Sanders:

Electricity sales powerful tool to combat U.S. tariffs: premier

Manitoba is prepared to use its hydroelectric power as leverage in Canada’s trade war with the U.S., Premier Wab Kinew said Thursday. Read More

 

Gabrielle Piché:

On again, off again: biz owners reel from U.S. tariff ‘chaos’

Brewers, distillers encouraged by efforts to remove internal trade barriers Read More

 
 
 

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More tariff news

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Trudeau’s ‘colourful’ call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship
Liam Casey and Allison Jones, The Canadian Press: Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford
Free Press staff: Trump’s tariff pause won’t get U.S. booze back on shelves, Kinew says
Carol Sanders: Accusations fly over Trump tariffs as legislature gets back to business
Paul Wiseman, Anne D'innocenzio And Mae Anderson, The Associated Press: Trump’s erratic trade policies are baffling businesses, threatening investment and economic growth
Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press: B.C. poised to toll U.S. trucks driving to Alaska through province in tariff response
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press: Alberta’s premier defends Canada on U.S. TV news shows as tariff fight takes twist
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Truckers scramble for new routes as tariff uncertainty brings shipments to a halt
The Canadian Press: Tariffs on auto sector would cause shutdown: Martinrea executive chairman
 

'I don’t know what is taking so long'

Malak Abas:

‘I’ve lost everything, I’ve got nothing left’

Nine months after house exploded, Transcona senior says he’s being treated like ‘criminal’ by insurance company as police probe continues Read More

 
 

'We do not know what the delay is'

Marsha McLeod:

Frozen promise: billions for Indigenous housing remain up in the air

Roughly $2.5 billion meant to fund housing for Indigenous people living off reserve in urban, rural and northern areas across Canada is frozen in limbo, with zero dollars spent, about two years after the money was first announced. Read More

 
 

'They just want the right to choose their own way'

John Longhurst:

Former Manitoban serving as media bridge for Texas Mennonite community during measles outbreak

A former Manitoban is at the centre of helping to explain the largest outbreak of measles in Texas in 30 years. Read More

 
 

'I fell in love with the city'

David Sanderson:

First stop, Red Top

Burger buffs show true colours in standing by St. Boniface bastion as it celebrates 65 years Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Nicole Buffie: Parole board cites failed drug test, risk of violence in denying killer’s bid for full parole
Malak Abas: Communication key to future city projects, says chief construction officer
Morgan Modjeski: Shelter’s food bank seeks donations ahead of reopening
Tessa Adamski: Brandon works on tourism strategy
Erik Pindera and Tyler Searle: Nearly 30 Manitobans accused in province’s largest drug seizure
Maggie Macintosh: Louis Riel division hires province’s first Indigenous woman superintendent
Erik Pindera: Winnipeg police get behind Ottawa’s ‘lawful access’ bill
Carol Sanders and Morgan Modjeski: Time for change? Province launches survey to review clock changes
Brandon Sun staff: Boy, 11, punches principal during violent tantrum
Skye Anderson: Jail time, ban from Russell for man who threatened police: Crown
 

Opinion

Charles S. Shaver: Build new pipelines entirely within Canada
Robert Milan: The best hockey I knew was the first
Fortunato Lim: Asian Heritage Month: more than a celebration
Gwynne Dyer: Is demographic collapse a good idea?
Dan Lett: Premier has everyone’s attention on and about social media; now it’s time for some careful thought
Editorial: Rebuilding trust in a police force
Alan H. Menkis: The ER is not the problem, it’s just where the problem lands
Kate Sjoberg: Designated encampments are a poor solution
Ben Sigurdson: Summer drinks, sweater weather
Jen Zoratti: Yes, thinking critically really is that deep
 

Arts & Life

Conrad Sweatman: RMTC's Rubaboo: A Métis Cabaret is a musical mélange of jazz, folk, roots
Ben Waldman: Subvert music service prioritizing art over artificial intelligence
Conrad Sweatman: Tribute to composer Ron Paley pays homage to local jazz leader who’s never wavered
Maureen Scurfield: Don’t give your scheming sis a miss forever
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Free Press: What’s up: Food Truck Battles; murder mystery; U of M School of Art; David Essig; pro wrestling
Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press: Summer Movie Guide 2026: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming from May to August
Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press: Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
Randall King: Made-in-Manitoba action flick Normal tips its hat to neo-westerns
Maureen Scurfield: Don’t be shamed getting back into the game
 

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: Infielder Matsubara playing big role in UBC’s historic run
The Canadian Press: Arbitrator awards former CFL player Arland Bruce III $25,000 in damages over concussion
Taylor Allen: Bombers’ Hallett back with a chip on his shoulder
Mike McIntyre: Goldeyes roster a reflection of baseball’s global impact
Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press: Clark succeeding in shutdown role for Charge as Ottawa looks to even PWHL final
Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press: Five things to know as Canadiens, Hurricanes face off in Eastern Conference final
Cassidy Dankochik: Niverville Nighthawks defeat Summerside Western Capitals 4-1 to take Centennial Cup
Mike McIntyre: Goldeyes smoked in home opener
Taylor Allen: Jackson Tachinski back in Bomberville as pass catcher
Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press: NHL denies Golden Knights’ appeal to get draft-pick punishment reduced, AP sources say
 

Business

Dee-ann Durbin, The Associated Press: Uber moves toward becoming an ‘everything app’ with hotel bookings powered by Expedia
Bernard Condon, The Associated Press: SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
Gabrielle Piché: Optimism greets Manitoba’s India trade office proposal
Aaron Epp: Founder of privately owned medical device giant Arthrex Inc. to receive IDEA honours at Winnipeg gala
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: TSX rises more than 400 points in Wednesday trading, U.S. markets also up
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Wave of rail mergers ‘inevitable’ if takeover bid approved, says CPKC chief exec
Malak Abas: ‘Give us a chance, test us’: National Bank seeks local spotlight
Gabrielle Piché: Only unions consulted about jobs deal for provincial builds: industry
Malak Abas: Fuel costs, infrastructure gains, incentives stir up Manitoba EV sales in March
Chris Kitching: War fuels inflation, robs Manitobans’ purchasing power
 

Canada

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Trump’s choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says
Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press: Ontario court approves historic $32.5B tobacco settlement
Allison Jones, The Canadian Press: Trudeau aiming to secure extension to 2031 for signature $10-a-day child-care program
Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press: Newfoundland history has lessons for ‘imperialist’ Trump regime: Furey
Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press: Why buying Canadian is more helpful than investing Canadian
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Canadian Tire to restructure company for growth, will close some Atmosphere stores
Marcy Nicholson, The Canadian Press: B.C. Conservative attacks ‘super angry’ Indigenous colleague over residential schools
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press: RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: How one public health unit is tackling Ontario’s biggest measles outbreak in decades
Maan Alhmidi, The Canadian Press: Canadian ex-Olympian added to FBI’s most wanted fugitives list; $10M award offered
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Canadians should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre
 
 

World

Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press: Trump envoy says Ukrainians ‘brought it on themselves’ after US pauses aid and intelligence sharing
Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press: Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11
Raf Casert And Lorne Cook, The Associated Press: EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itself
Stan Choe, The Associated Press: Wall Street tumbles as tariff whiplash and falling AI stocks drag Nasdaq 10% below its record
Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press: Women’s rights are under attack 30 years after leaders adopted a blueprint for equality, UN says
Todd Richmond, The Associated Press: Judge says plans to release a woman in Slender Man case can go forward
Colleen Barry And Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press: A weak Pope Francis thanks people for their prayers ‘from the bottom of my heart’ in audio message
Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press: Trump envoy says Ukrainians ‘brought it on themselves’ after US pauses aid and intelligence sharing
Lea Skene And Brian Witte, The Associated Press: Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in ‘Serial’ case
Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press: Private lunar lander may have fallen over while touching down near the moon’s south pole
 

One last thing...

Fabiola Sánchez, The Associated Press:

Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico rebound this year

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains west of Mexico City rebounded this year, doubling the area they covered in 2024 despite the stresses of climate... Read More

 
 

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