The Wrap: Post-election remorse, tearing down walls and speed limits… for bikes

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

'People have different ideas'

Negative advertisements that ran during the Progressive Conservative’s election campaign garnered criticism among voters. Now, current and past party candidates are speaking out against the ads which have opened the door to internal party bickering about campaign strategy.

Carol Sanders:

Tory defeat prompts internal finger-pointing

The Progressive Conservatives’ electoral defeat has opened the door to internal bickering about campaign strategy that has senior members of the party pointing fingers at each other. Outgoing justi... Read More

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'Our top priority is to make sure the site continues to be used and valuable'

Nearly five months after a platform at Fort Gibraltar collapsed sending a group of 17 schoolchildren and one teacher to hospital, plans have been announced to tear down the fort’s walls and walkways.

Tyler Searle:

Collapsed walkway at Fort Gibraltar will be dismantled

Festival du Voyageur will dismantle and reconfigure parts of the Fort Gibraltar historic site, in the wake of the dramatic collapse of an elevated platform in May that injured a group of schoolchildre... Read More

'We can’t turn them (the pathways) into raceways'

As bikes, e-bikes and scooter usage gains popularity on Winnipeg pathways, Coun. Shawn Dobson (St. James) is proposing speed limits could help keep riders and other path users safe. But how would those speeds be enforced?

Chris Kitching:

Speed limit proposed for active transportation routes

A Winnipeg councillor’s bid to create a speed limit for bicycles, electric bikes and scooters on active-transportation pathways is raising questions of whether such a restriction would be adequately e... Read More

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Local

Free Press: Arrest made in threat to Brandon high school

Free Press staff: Large Manitoba construction sites to require hot-water handwashing stations

Nicole Buffie: Lorette Avenue resident fed up with garbage, abandoned porta-potty behind unfinished home

Scott Billeck: ‘Just staggering’: city’s homelessness crisis worsening, new data reveals

Chris Kitching: Snow forecast has Peguis on edge

Joyanne Pursaga: City could freeze water rates if high usage continues

Jeff Hamilton: ‘Experience and stability’: veteran educator named interim teacher commissioner

Kevin Rollason: Every day is garbage pickup day in Winnipeg when the snow melts

Tyler Searle: Non-profit accuses former financial director of misappropriating millions

Dean Pritchard: Accused killer responded to punch in the face with bullet in victim’s chest, murder trial told

Opinion

Editorial: A war without goals or successes

Rayna Masterton and Neil Kraemer: Changes to rent regulation needed to protect tenants

Gwynne Dyer: On not draining the swamp

Deveryn Ross: Premier’s claims don’t match the facts

Niigaan Sinclair: Governments change, priorities change… and genocide goes on

Free Press: Letters, April 14

Tom Brodbeck: Oblivious Conservatives fiddling while Poilievre burns

Brent Bellamy: Finding a fitting way to build in the Exchange District

Andrew Lodge: The need for regulation in a digital age

Editorial: A horror movie, starring you and your money

Arts & Life

Ben Sigurdson: Two plights unfold, two stories told in new Yann Martel novel

Conrad Sweatman: YouTube doc archive collects Manitoba films on topics from hockey to local haunts

Denise Duguay: New series offer comfort of escapist fare

Maureen Scurfield: Focus on own plans and don’t stress about ex

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Ben Waldman: Venerable local music venue celebrates 25 years with changes that stay true to its roots

Craig Macrae, The Canadian Press: ‘Saturday Night Live’ moving to CTV/Crave in Canada after decades on Global

Maureen Scurfield: Many strong women around, if you look a bit harder

Ben Sigurdson: Writing community rallies to relaunch book awards

Nia Vardalos: Actor/writer Vardalos offers readers a little sugar

Sports

Ken Wiebe: Jets fall to Vegas 6-2 and get eliminated from playoff contention

Taylor Allen: Sweeting lands on her feet

Ken Wiebe: High-end Jets’ prospect to make NHL debut against Golden Knights

Joshua Frey-Sam: FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour brings dreams to our doorstep

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press: With Montreal already qualified, Edmonton and Ottawa closing in on NHL playoff spots

Mike McIntyre: Sudarshan Yellamaraju used to swing a club inside Winnipeg’s Golf Dome — now he's a big deal on the PGA Tour

Joshua Frey-Sam: Canadian men’s rugby squad returns to the ‘Peg for first time in 33 years

Mike McIntyre: ‘It’s been a lot of fun for me’: Jets’ Vilardi honoured by team nomination for humanitarian award

Ken Wiebe: Jets’ season on the brink

Taylor Allen: Njegovan forms new Manitoba rink

Business

Gabrielle Piché: Province creating resource-focused website for tech sector startups

Aaron Epp: Crop-enhancement firm eyes potato prosperity

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Canadian, U.S. stock markets rise as oil pares gains from earlier in the day

The Canadian Press: GFL Environmental signs deal to buy Secure Waste Infrastructure

Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press: Northern trade corridor top of mind as Manitoba premier plans meeting with PM

Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press: Statistics Canada reports wealth and income gaps grew in 2025

Aaron Epp: Board game inspires business name

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX rises more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid focus on Middle East

Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press: Manitoba premier works on grocery tax-cut pledge as business group calls for more

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: High diesel prices could hit consumers harder than gas costs — for months

Canada and World

Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press: Gunshots ring out at B.C. ostrich farm as cull moves ahead

Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press: Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

The Canadian Press: Canadian judokas Gauthier-Drapeau, Reyes win bronze at Tokyo Grand Slam

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Sweeping tariffs could be 3% hit to Canadian economy, even with carve-outs: report

Charlotte Kramon And Jeff Martin, The Associated Press: Shooter attacked CDC headquarters to protest COVID-19 vaccines

Matthew Scace, The Canadian Press: Canadian ice climbers bring thriving, nascent sport to world championship in Edmonton

The Canadian Press: Woman faces more charges in Taylor Swift ticket scam, 2nd person charged: police

Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press: Heightened security for Manitoba politicians appears to be a sign of the times

Giada Zampano And Sylvia Hui, The Associated Press: Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nears

The Canadian Press: Emir of Qatar to visit Ottawa on what will be his first official trip to Canada

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