The Wrap: Coyote killed, Point Douglas blaze, and the search for French teachers

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An adult coyote has been located and euthanized after two children were attacked in the North Kildonan area in recent weeks. But: provincial officials did not say if the coyote was believed to be responsible for any of the attacks. It has been sent for testing and patrols are continuing.

A massive fire at an industrial site in Winnipeg’s Point Douglas neighbourhood could take days to extinguish — and neighbourhood residents are worried about air-quality concerns.

And: Manitoba has launched a new strategy to recruit and retain French language teachers amid a chronic shortage.

'Remain vigilant, exercise caution'

Chris Kitching:

Coyote euthanized after attacks on children

An adult coyote has been located and “humanely” euthanized after two children were attacked less than a week apart in a north Winnipeg neighbourhood, the province announced Tuesday. Read More

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“What will be left?”

Cierra Bettens and Chris Kitching:

Industrial blaze in Point Douglas sparks health concerns

A fire at a large multi-use industrial building in Point Douglas could take days to extinguish and has raised area residents’ concern about air quality due to unidentified chemicals stored inside. ... Read More

'Building through the draft'

Maggie Macintosh:

Manitoba ramps up efforts to recruit French-speaking teachers

Manitoba’s new “all hands on deck” approach to staffing French classrooms with fluent and trained teachers — which is not always possible at present due to a chronic shortage of professionals — will r... Read More

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