The Wrap: Police encounter, pipeline inspections, and a look at the upcoming jazz fest
Plus: Original Pancake house going up on Taylor

Charity Tom was in her North End home with her three children May 21 when police knocked on her door at around 4 a.m.

She was told they were responding to a call about a child left outdoors unsupervised, but Tom told them her children were indoors and shut the door.

Shortly after, she said multiple police knocked on her door again and “barged in,” twisted her arm, tore her shirt, swore at her and threatened to arrest her.

Tom shared video footage of the interaction on social media, hoping it contributes to holding police officers accountable.

Malak Abas spoke to Tom about the encounter — and to police about their response.

When Imperial Oil shut down Winnipeg’s main fuel supply pipeline for repairs in March, the Manitoba government said it regularly inspected the pipes.

Environmental reporter Julia-Simone Rutgers asked for several years of inspection reports.

Turns out — they don’t exist.

Rutgers reports on what that means for environmental safety.

The Royal Albert Arms will be a hub of community building, CanCon and culturally-inspired music during this year’s TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, which kicks off Friday.

This weekend, the Albert Street venue hosts the festival’s Pinoy Jazz Series, featuring local Filipino artists and bands playing original tunes and jazz standards.

It also hosts this year’s Canadian Jazz Showcase from June 20 to 22, which features contemporary jazz artists from across the country — many of whom also pull musical inspiration from their cultural backgrounds.

Eva Wasney talks to some of the musicians.

Syrup may soon be poured on pancakes in Grant Park — but first, the new Original Pancake House’s kitchen floor must be poured.

Construction is ongoing at 1170 Taylor Ave. If current timelines unfold, the restaurant will open by the end of July.

Gabrielle Piché talks to the local chain’s general manager.