The Wrap: Kinew controversy, Jets training camp preview, and Eastern cuisine out west

Premier Wab Kinew defended his caucus’ decision to oust Fort Garry MLA Mark Wasyliw Tuesday while the official opposition demanded an investigation into allegations of workplace bullying and harassment by the premier.

Reporter Carol Sanders has the full story while columnist Tom Brodbeck and Free Press court reporter Dean Pritchard offer their insights on the day’s events.

It’s a new year of Winnipeg Jets hockey.

With fresh ice, a bunch of new faces and a clean slate for a club with raised expectations after a terrific 2023-24 regular-season – and something to prove after crashing and burning in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs – training camp is about to get underway.

Sports writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe have a full breakdown of the storylines and questions surrounding the Jets as they embark on a new season.

Wang Dao Bistro isn’t the only Chinese restaurant in Morden but it’s certainly the only one in town with a Nigerian chef at its helm.

Ganiyat Oyesomi-Daibu took ownership of the eatery last November, six months after she emigrated to Canada from Nigeria.

Her plan was to continue serving Chinese food, even though it was a cuisine she wasn’t particularly familiar with in the beginning.

AV Kitching has the full story while food writer Eva Wasney drops by Raw Bar Oyster Company, a fresh seafood concept that brings briny morsels to the prairies through pop-up events.