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The Wrap: Health-spending cuts, hospital assault, St. Mary’s traffic, Jets missing Ehlers

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

 

'They must find savings'

Carol Sanders:

Health-care budget cuts on the way, nurses union warns

The Manitoba Nurses Union has warned that its members who work in two health regions were told to brace for budgetary belt-tightening. Read More

 
 
 

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'Unpredictable and random'

Erik Pindera:

Suspect in assault on senior convicted of 2023 sex crime involving teen girl

The man accused of a recent unprovoked assault on a senior outside a Winnipeg hospital was convicted earlier this year for sexual interference, after he randomly grabbed and attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl on her way to school. Read More

 
 

'We can’t find the place'

Gabrielle Piché:

Confusion crossing

New interchange at St. Mary’s Road, Perimeter Highway leaves longtime garden centres seeking signage amid customer disorientation Read More

 
 

'A chance he might be skating this week'

Mike McIntyre:

Jets struggle without Ehlers

Results while dynamic winger injured make case for re-signing pending UFA Read More

 
 

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Local

Gabrielle Piché: Trucking firm linked to fatal crash failed to comply with safety laws: province
Nicole Buffie: Room service for transitional housing
Dean Pritchard: Sentencing of man who killed Ukrainian newcomer delayed for psych report
Joyanne Pursaga: City mulls future of its ‘rainy day’ fund
Dean Pritchard: Man gets year in jail for sex assault of hospital worker
Free Press staff: Some Norway House residents forced to evacuate as wildfire nears
The Canadian Press: Winnipeg nurse loses licence after complaints of bullying and discrimination
Tyler Searle: Security in spotlight after random stabbing outside HSC
Chris Kitching: Heat dome shatters weather records across province
Malak Abas: Dozens of U.K. paramedics, doctors show interest in Manitoba: minister
 

Opinion

Jerrad Peters: Arsenal must keep things boring against PSG
Rebecca Chambers: Impulsive kids easy prey for addictive-by-design content
Tom Brodbeck: Inability to compromise dooms political career in Canada’s democracy
Gregory Mason: Unintended consequences of bike-safety policy
Jessica Scott-Reid: Bear hunting and conservation questions
Free Press: Letters, May 29
Amanda Le Rougetel: Canada, how do I love thee? Asking the questions
Editorial: Danielle Smith’s confusing referendum rhetoric
Daniel Ajiroba: The invisible lifeguards of public health
Editorial: Time-change survey tilts a certain way
 

Arts & Life

Conrad Sweatman: Three political leaders weigh in on western alienation and the spectre of a fall independence referendum in Alberta
David Sanderson: A cache to crow about: Collector feathers nest with just about anything related to Robin’s Donuts
Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: ‘My soul is happy again’: ‘Hudson & Rex’ fans claim victory as John Reardon returns
Janine LeGal: With neurodegenerative disorders, compassion is vital — for those afflicted, their loved ones and caregivers
Free Press Arts & Life staff: What's up: Flatlander’s Beer Fest, RWB's On the Edge, Josiah Koppanyi, Prairie Spirit and Detective! and more
Josiah Neufeld: New space cleared for prayer at city’s airport
Jen Zoratti: Winnipeg author explores a child’s grief in latest picture book
Jen Zoratti: Even after decades in standup, comedy legend Rita Rudner never stops writing new jokes
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Maureen Scurfield: Don’t be charmed into violent relationship
 

Sports

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press: CP NewsAlert: Canada names Alphonso Davies to 23-player World Cup roster
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
Ken Wiebe: Bombers’ Williams looks to ride momentum onto roster
Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press: CFL signs six-year broadcast agreement with Bell Media, DAZN and YouTube
The Associated Press: Celebrini and Crosby score as Canada beats US to advance to semifinals of ice hockey worlds
 

Business

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
Malak Abas: Manitoba Construction Career Expo draws students from across province with goal of ‘AI-resilient’ career options
Aaron Epp: Founding CentrePort CEO Gray honoured with Footprint Award
 

Canada

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be ‘a little more challenging’ than last time
David Baxter, The Canadian Press: Liberal government survives third Conservative non-confidence vote
Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press: Finance minister says government’s fiscal update coming Dec. 16
The Canadian Press: Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press: Some cancer patients may forgo care due to high treatment-related costs: report
Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press: GST break would cost Ottawa $2.7B if provinces with HST asked for compensation
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers
Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press: FIFA vice-president says Canada’s drone-spying at Olympics was ‘completely stupid’
Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: Pamela Anderson’s Hollywood comeback nets Golden Globe nom for best drama actress
Maria Sherman, The Associated Press: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar says
 
 

World

Sarah El Deeb, Bassem Mroue And Tia Goldenberg, The Associated Press: Syrian government services come to a ‘complete halt’ as state workers stay home after rebel takeover
Lee Keath And Abby Sewell, The Associated Press: A long road ahead to decide Syria’s future after rapid end to Assad’s rule
The Associated Press: Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine
Michael R. Sisak, Mark Scolforo And Cedar Attanasio, The Associated Press: New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show
Chris Megerian, The Associated Press: In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own
Jacques Billeaud And Anita Snow, The Associated Press: Polygamous sect leader gets 50 years in prison in scheme to orchestrate sex involving children
Hyung-jin Kim And Kim Tong-hyung, The Associated Press: South Korea’s Justice Ministry imposes a travel ban on President Yoon over martial law
Evens Sanon And Dánica Coto, The Associated Press: A gang leader in Haiti is accused of massacring older people to avenge his son’s death
Stephen Mcgrath And Andreea Alexandru, The Associated Press: Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains
Ronald Blum, The Associated Press: Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says
 

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