The Wrap: Provincial poll, memorials and lunch menus

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

The fortunes of Progressive Conservatives are rising in Manitoba, with a recent Free Press-Probe Research Inc. poll showing the governing Tories and the NDP tied at 41 per cent.

The community of Dauphin will come together to honour the 15 victims of last week’s fiery bus collision near Carberry with a memorial on Thursday, as Mounties prepare to publicly identify the seniors who died.

Staff at Nucci’s Gelati on the Corydon strip have been swapping ice cream scoops for pots and pans as they serve up a lunch menu which includes a variety of soups, salads, pasta, meat dishes and paninis.

'Quite startling'

Kevin Rollason:

NDP, Tories tied in provincewide voter support: poll

Both the mercury and the fortunes of Progressive Conservatives are rising in Manitoba. After being mired in second place in polls for 2 1/2 years, the Stefanson government has pulled into a reporte... Read More

Dan Lett:

NDP slip shows long way to go before possible victory party

There has always been a profound defining line in the political punditry that has accompanied the lead-up to the 2023 Manitoba general election: there are pundits who talk about “when” the NDP wins th... Read More

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Savour Manitoba Spring issue cover featuring colourful mixed drinks on a table.

'A chance to remember these people'

Kevin Rollason:

Dauphin to grieve as a community for collision victims

Residents of Dauphin will come together to honour the 15 victims of last week’s fiery bus collision near Carberry at a memorial on Thursday, after Mounties hold a briefing to publicly identify the sen... Read More

'I want people to be happy'

Eva Wasney:

Pass the pasta!

Nucci’s Gelati is luring lunchtime regulars with authentic Italian cuisine Read More

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Local

Scott Billeck: Indigenous Winnipeggers undercounted, underserved: report

Morgan Modjeski: Premier insists teacher commissioner was turfed and didn’t resign

Julia-Simone Rutgers: Manitoba puts up $4-million to protect Seal River watershed

Scott Billeck: Supervised drug consumption site will be grounded in culture, compassion: facility’s leader

Malak Abas: Councillors propose freeze on water, sewer rates if Ottawa, province pony up sewage plant funds

Kevin Rollason: Cold temps stall flooding, give Interlake communities time to set up defences

Joyanne Pursaga: Winnipeg to test industry-accepted contracts for four projects

Jeff Hamilton: Tory MLA Nesbitt vowed to pay $1M to bail out niece convicted of sex crimes

Gabrielle Piché: Dozens protest outside legislature over expiring federal work permits

Gabrielle Piché: Boeing commits $36M for Winnipeg projects

Opinion

Dan Lett: Kinew stars in untidy bit of ‘he said, she said’ political theatre

Tom Brodbeck: Supervised consumption site can be delayed no longer

Jerrad Peters: Arsenal sputtering? There’s a joke for that

Editorial: Politicians and religion: a bad mix

Niigaan Sinclair: Threat hits close to home with fear, helplessness and, finally, relief

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

Lisa Abram: My friend Tannis chased knowledge and adventure

Gwynne Dyer: Climate change: Keeping a sense of proportion

Krista Carr: We can’t leave Canadians behind

Tom Brodbeck: Poilievre, aggrieved Tory critics could benefit from taking a political science course

Arts & Life

Aaron Epp: Iconic Thunderbird restaurant set to take flight once more

Eva Wasney: Opera season finale offers a fresh take on Figaro

Alison Gillmor: Dramedy Mile End Kicks captures 20-something angst, confusion

Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press: What to know about singer D4vd’s arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s killing

Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: Scott Griffin addresses backlash over poetry prize changes, seeks community input

David Sanderson: Our locally elected leaders single out their top listens

Maria Sherman, The Associated Press: Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as ‘The Gambler,’ dies at 73

Eva Wasney: False information, misleading images rife in Manitoba-based AI-driven 'news' service

Reviewed by Susan Huebert: Murderers’ spouses become amateur sleuths after rash of killings in 1960s California

Reviewed by Andrea Geary: Women’s plight in later years examined

Sports

Greg Beacham, The Associated Press: San Diego Padres are nearing a whopping sale, AP source says

Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe: No shortage of storylines as NHL playoffs kick off

Mike McIntyre: Hellebuyck fires shots at club following Jets season exit

Ken Wiebe: Toews mum on hanging up blades

Ken Wiebe: Winnipeg Jets Scheifele, DeMelo to wear Maple Leaf at men’s worlds

Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press: WNBA’s Tempo to have practice facility built at Exhibition Place, set to open in 2028

David Brandt, The Associated Press: NFL Draft Guide: Fernando Mendoza is likely No. 1 pick, after that things get interesting

Taylor Allen: Pincott joins partner Dunstone in Winnipeg as she takes up with new team

Taylor Allen: Bombers sign rookie QB Elgersma

Ken Wiebe: Jets’ disappointing season ends with 6-1 loss to Sharks

Business

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Canadian travellers may face higher airfares for months even if oil flows resume soon

The Canadian Press: Federal government puts timeline in place for Port of Churchill project: Kinew

Aaron Epp: AI-driven app like a grain market ‘analyst in your pocket’

Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Anthropic’s Mythos shows need to ‘come to grips’ with AI risks: BoC governor

Ben Waldman: Wooden elevator reduced to rubble after towering over Austin for 75 years

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Canadian, U.S. markets rally and oil prices sink as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open

Malak Abas: Marlborough Hotel owner clears hurdle for lane purchase tied to redevelopment

Kelly Taylor: Grand enhancement for Jeep

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite slides more than 100 points, U.S. markets hit new highs

The Canadian Press: RBC, Scotiabank pull back on climate goals

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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