The Wrap: Inquest report, university attack, Central Park, report from Chernobyl, NHL neck guards
PLUS: 80 years of Moxley's Rentals

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

'Sending the right team to the right call'

Kevin Rollason:

Inquest judge recommends creation of specialized police-paramedic unit response in mental-health, addictions crises

64-page report contains seven recommendations Read More

Marsha McLeod:

The Inquest Files

A four-part investigation into judicial oversight of fatal shootings by Manitoba police Read More

Three Savour Manitoba magazine covers promoting a food, drink, and lifestyle publication.

'A very random occurrence'

Tyler Searle:

U of M student attacked while sleeping in residence

Police ask for help to ID intruder, university increases security on campus Read More

'We are mixed, we are from any country'

Conrad Sweatman:

Raising their voices

Central Park, home to a multitude of languages and cultures, offers a lesson in neighbourhood self-determination Read More

'You divide your life between before and after'

Melissa Martin:

Existential echoes

Russian invasion stirs up ghosts of Chornobyl nuclear disaster that forever changed Ukrainians’ lives Read More

'Sometimes we forget that we have knives at the end of our skates'

Mike McIntyre:

Razor-sharp risk

The tragic end to Adam Johnson’s life in a U.K. rink shocked the hockey world last fall, but the vast majority of NHLers still choose to play without neck protection Read More

'I’ll still be here tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that'

David Sanderson:

Driven by demand

Osborne Village rental biz founded nearly 80 years ago has thrived by catering to public’s shifting needs Read More

'I think some of them were kind of loved to death'

Eva Wasney:

Mending all the marbles

Orbital outdoor artworks have rolled back to their creator for tender loving restoration Read More

World

Mike Corder, The Associated Press: One of 3 judges weighing request for ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and others is replaced

The Associated Press: Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Gaza leave dozens dead

Jim Gomez And Hau Dinh, The Associated Press: Storm blows away from northern Philippines leaving 82 dead but forecasters warn it may do a U-turn

The Associated Press: The Latest: Trump sits down with Joe Rogan, Harris rallies with Beyoncé

Alanna Durkin Richer, The Associated Press: AI-generated child sexual abuse images are spreading. Law enforcement is racing to stop them

Claire Galofaro And Kim Tong-hyung, The Associated Press: Thousands of children adopted by Americans are without citizenship. Congress is unwilling to act

Samy Magdy, The Associated Press: UN official calls for more attention to Sudan’s ‘forgotten’ war amid fresh atrocities

Mark Stevenson, The Associated Press: A violent start to the term of Mexico’s new president raises questions about strategy, the army

Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press: NASA astronaut remains in the hospital after returning from an extended stay in space

Stefanie Dazio, Jaimie Ding And Christopher Weber, The Associated Press: Erik and Lyle Menendez are a step closer to leaving prison, but freedom won’t come quickly

Terry Spencer, The Associated Press: In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart’s last ‘Blue Light Specials’ flicker

Canada

David Baxter, The Canadian Press: New regulations allow Canada Post to ship prohibited firearms returned in gun buyback

Laura Osman, The Canadian Press: Canadian consensus on immigration under threat, but not gone: immigration minister

Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press: ‘Shock-prone world’ highlights need for productivity: Bank of Canada governor

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Majority of Canadians would vote for Kamala Harris in U.S. election: poll

Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press: How has climate change shifted the odds of extreme cold? A new tool seeks the answer

Liam Casey, The Canadian Press: Ontario plans to bar international students from medical schools starting in 2026

Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press: Hundreds of votes to count in tightest British Columbia election races

Nono Shen, The Canadian Press: 50 tonnes of ‘fatbergs’ removed from Richmond, B.C., sewers, Metro Vancouver says

Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press: With listeria top of mind, manufacturers are upping testing protocols: food experts

Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press: Bottcher to make Team Gushue debut for Canada at Pan Continental curling playdowns

Iced drink with lime on a wooden surface beside the Savour Manitoba magazine cover.

Local

Tyler Searle: Charges stayed against men accused in bike chop shop

Alex Lambert: Would-be Turtle Mountain candidate ‘not surprised’ PC party won’t let him run

Joyanne Pursaga: Pandemic, system overhaul blamed for delayed transit master plan

Morgan Modjeski: City has ignored dangerous median opening for more than a year, frustrated residents complain

Scott Billeck: Nursing job yet to be filled, but supervised consumption site will open this month: Kinew

Joyanne Pursaga: Transit fare evasion crackdown results in more than 11,000 trips denied

Nicole Buffie: Manitoba pharmacists seek dose of new powers

Chris Kitching: ‘I’ve dreamt about this’: semi-retired truck driver from Manitoba emotional in announcing $46-M lotto win

Marsha McLeod: Even residential school couldn’t erase who Christina Henderson was

Zoe Pierce: Far-flung buddies celebrate four decades of annual golf trips in the city their friendships were forged

Opinion

Bryan Oborne: Considering a unified prairie time zone

Joel Trenaman: Data centres and Manitoba: a cautionary tale

Tom Brodbeck: Teaching, learning are unrealistic expectations in intolerably hot classrooms

Free Press: Letters, June 4

Editorial: School zones and speed: a bad mix

Rafiq Andani: Treating the fever while ignoring the infection

Jerry Storie: Seize control of drug supply, rather than seizing drugs

Joel Schlesinger: Investors can roll dice on emerging technologies that may or may not shape future, portfolios’ net worth

Kyle Volpi Hiebert: Putin’s imperial dream is crumbling

Niigaan Sinclair: Peace, justice and bringing this country together

Arts & Life

Free Press: What’s up: Brian Goldman, Stephanie Ballard, WUFF, Pride, MayWorks book launch

Ben Waldman: Shakespeare in the Ruins director looks to White Lotus for inspiration in musical comedy As You Like It

Free Press: Little things to make June joyous

Ben Waldman: Plug In gallery’s new executive director happy to be leading ‘amazing institution’

Craig Macrae, The Canadian Press: Bell Media to revive ‘Big Brother Canada,’ Seth Rogen’s take on ‘The Littlest Hobo’

Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: Nelly Furtado, Tragically Hip join Boi-1da for Canada’s ‘competitive’ World Cup album

The Canadian Press: UFC ending pay-per-view model in Canada with Paramount Plus streaming deal

Maureen Scurfield: Enlist tech tactics to get at troubling truth

Josiah Neufeld: Exhibit helps tell story of Sikh immigrant who put life on line

Jen Zoratti: Winnipeg artist’s House on Fire chronicles fallout of grandmother’s MK Ultra experience

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: Allen shines in Sea Bears ‘most complete effort’

Taylor Allen: Bombers will need vintage Zach back

Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press: Maxime Crépeau named Canada’s starting goalkeeper for World Cup

Mike McIntyre: Cockerill elected to repair torn labrum mid-season that was impeding backswing

Rianna Lim, The Canadian Press: Toronto officials, advocates criticize FIFA reusable bottle ban in World Cup stadiums

Grace Penner: Goldeyes hosted second school game of the season Wednesday

Joshua Frey-Sam: ‘Knows what it takes to win’: Fan favourite Scott back with the Sea Bears

Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press: Jalen Brunson scores 30 and Knicks finish on 11-0 run, steal Game 1 from Spurs with 105-95 win

Taylor Allen: Iowa rookie at the centre of it all for Bombers

Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press: TV deal, new rules, playoff expansion define CFL commissioner Johnston’s first year

Business

Gabrielle Piché: SCO-led app Miikahnah Connect links Indigenous workers to labour demand

Aaron Epp: New eatery marks First Friday

Aaron Epp: Premier pulls plug on proposed AI data centre

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX rises more than 400 points to set a new record, U.S. markets post mixed results

Free Press staff: Feds seek comments on Lynn Lake gold mine changes

Aaron Epp: Wellington-Altus Financial again tops annual Brokerage Report Card

Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba trade delegation makes D.C. case

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Canadian and U.S. stock markets slide from record highs amid rising oil prices

Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Zellers plays with toys, food as retailer’s relaunch reaches Ontario

Gabrielle Piché: Key construction at new Lynn Lake gold mine begins after fire-driven delay

The Wrap

The Wrap: Inquest report, university attack, Central Park, report from Chernobyl, NHL neck guards PLUS: 80 years of Moxley's Rentals