The Wrap: City infrastructure poll, coyote attacks, and 65 years of Original Pancake House

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

The Free Press asked Probe Research to survey Winnipeggers on which of the following would be their top priority: widening major roadways, building more rapid transit, or creating and renovating recreation facilities and other amenities that improve quality of life. The results were a near three-way split.

A wildlife trapper and Manitoba Conservation are searching for a coyote or coyotes responsible for attacking two children in the North Kildonan area in less than a week. If both attacks were carried out by the same coyote, the aggressive behaviour could be difficult to reverse, says one expert.

And: David Sanderson talks to Terry Friesen, general manager of the Original Pancake House, about what has kept the restaurant going for 65 years — and what happened to the iconic Pembina Highway sign when that location closed in 2021.

A near three-way split

Gabrielle Piché:

City split three ways on desired infrastructure path: poll

The Free Press asked Probe Research to survey Winnipeggers on which of the following would be their top priority: widening major roadways, building more rapid transit, or creating and renovating recreation facilities and other amenities that improve quality of life. The results were a near three-way split. Read More

Brent Bellamy:

Winnipeg’s three Rs: recreation, roads, rapid transit

The Winnipeg Free Press and Probe Research recently conducted a poll asking people to identify their top infrastructure spending priority for the City of Winnipeg. The results reveal Winnipeggers have... Read More

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'A culling is warranted'

Chris Kitching:

Leg-hold traps used in full-on effort to track coyote after second attack

A wildlife trapper and Manitoba Conservation continued to try to capture at least one coyote Monday, after two children were attacked in less than a week in a north Winnipeg neighbourhood. The sear... Read More

“We are not just a pancake house, but more like a pancake home”

David Sanderson:

Original Pancake House a Winnipeg fave for 65 years

The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Ore., in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke. Brothers Wallace and Monty Guberman brought the brand to Winnipeg five years later when they establish... Read More

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Local

Scott Billeck: ‘Just staggering’: city’s homelessness crisis worsening, new data reveals

Chris Kitching: Snow forecast has Peguis on edge

Joyanne Pursaga: City could freeze water rates if high usage continues

Jeff Hamilton: ‘Experience and stability’: veteran educator named interim teacher commissioner

Kevin Rollason: Every day is garbage pickup day in Winnipeg when the snow melts

Tyler Searle: Non-profit accuses former financial director of misappropriating millions

Dean Pritchard: Accused killer responded to punch in the face with bullet in victim’s chest, murder trial told

Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press: Northern trade corridor top of mind as Manitoba premier plans meeting with PM

Kevin Rollason: Help arrives in Peguis to help gird for expected flood

Erik Pindera: Not responsible for senior’s death, WRHA claims in court papers

Opinion

Niigaan Sinclair: Governments change, priorities change… and genocide goes on

Tom Brodbeck: Oblivious Conservatives fiddling while Poilievre burns

Brent Bellamy: Finding a fitting way to build in the Exchange District

Andrew Lodge: The need for regulation in a digital age

Editorial: A horror movie, starring you and your money

Free Press: Letters, April 13

Jen Zoratti: Moon mission Earth photo could change your worldview

Russell Wangersky: It’s green for go on spring-loaded imaginings

Editorial: Ground squirrels and city sports fields

David McLaughlin: Donald in Wonderland — apologies to Lewis Carroll

Arts & Life

Ben Waldman: Venerable local music venue celebrates 25 years with changes that stay true to its roots

Craig Macrae, The Canadian Press: ‘Saturday Night Live’ moving to CTV/Crave in Canada after decades on Global

Ben Sigurdson: Two plights unfold, two stories told in new Yann Martel novel

Maureen Scurfield: Many strong women around, if you look a bit harder

Ben Sigurdson: Writing community rallies to relaunch book awards

Nia Vardalos: Actor/writer Vardalos offers readers a little sugar

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Ben Waldman: Laser’s blue light gives green light to enter world of pure imagination

Reviewed by Jordan Ross: Late teen’s dealings with London’s criminal underworld unpacked in riveting, remarkable account

Sports

Taylor Allen: Sweeting lands on her feet

Ken Wiebe: High-end Jets’ prospect to make NHL debut against Golden Knights

Joshua Frey-Sam: FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour brings dreams to our doorstep

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press: With Montreal already qualified, Edmonton and Ottawa closing in on NHL playoff spots

Mike McIntyre: Sudarshan Yellamaraju used to swing a club inside Winnipeg’s Golf Dome — now he's a big deal on the PGA Tour

Joshua Frey-Sam: Canadian men’s rugby squad returns to the ‘Peg for first time in 33 years

Mike McIntyre: ‘It’s been a lot of fun for me’: Jets’ Vilardi honoured by team nomination for humanitarian award

Ken Wiebe: Jets’ season on the brink

Taylor Allen: Njegovan forms new Manitoba rink

Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press: Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead at halfway mark

Business

Alia Wong, The Associated Press: Millions in the US never finished college. With targeted help, reenrollments are ticking up

Josh Funk, The Associated Press: Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

The Associated Press: China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty

Gabrielle Piché: Province creating resource-focused website for tech sector startups

Samy Magdy, Julia Frankel And Mike Corder, The Associated Press: Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

Aaron Epp: Crop-enhancement firm eyes potato prosperity

Olga R. Rodriguez, Juan Lozano And Lekan Oyekanmi, The Associated Press: Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO’s home charged with attempted murder

Eric Ferkenhoff/lee Enterprises And Josh Kelety/ap, The Associated Press: Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

The Canadian Press: Yukon mine in 2024 failure will discharge treated water in preparation for snow melt

Nono Shen, Wolfgang Depner and Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes is back as interim CEO, replacing Irina Novoselsky

Canada and World

Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press: Gunshots ring out at B.C. ostrich farm as cull moves ahead

Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press: Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

The Canadian Press: Canadian judokas Gauthier-Drapeau, Reyes win bronze at Tokyo Grand Slam

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Sweeping tariffs could be 3% hit to Canadian economy, even with carve-outs: report

Charlotte Kramon And Jeff Martin, The Associated Press: Shooter attacked CDC headquarters to protest COVID-19 vaccines

Matthew Scace, The Canadian Press: Canadian ice climbers bring thriving, nascent sport to world championship in Edmonton

The Canadian Press: Woman faces more charges in Taylor Swift ticket scam, 2nd person charged: police

Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press: Heightened security for Manitoba politicians appears to be a sign of the times

Giada Zampano And Sylvia Hui, The Associated Press: Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nears

The Canadian Press: Emir of Qatar to visit Ottawa on what will be his first official trip to Canada

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