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The Wrap: Schools now high risk industry, premier insists search ‘too risky,’ side-hustles and serving up pickleball

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

Last summer, the department of workplace safety and health added school divisions to its list of “high-risk industries” — a distinction that has historically been reserved for professions in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Maggie Macintosh has the story.

Heather Stefanson remained steadfast Friday on her government’s decision not to support a search of the Prairie Green Landfill for suspected serial-killer victims Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, following a feasibility study by an Indigenous-led committee.

Have you started a side-hustle to improve your financial situation? A survey from H&R Block Canada revealed 28 per cent of Canadian adults — around 8.7 million people — have side jobs to supplement their incomes. Gabrielle Piché writes on the most popular side gigs in Canada and Manitoba.

And, a couple with a love for pickleball have opened Winnipeg’s first and only store devoted entirely to the ever-growing activity. David Sanderson spoke with Don and Gloria Kropla about the shop.

 

'Not surprising'

Maggie Macintosh:

One school year, 350 safety violations: Manitoba divisions added to index of ‘high-risk industries’

Manitoba public schools were reprimanded for shoddy electrical work, missing first aid kits and allowing asbestos to become airborne, among unsafe conditions provincial investigators uncovered in 2022... Read More

 
 
 

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‘Very concerned’

Chris Kitching:

‘Very difficult decision’: premier insists landfill search too risky despite experts’ assurances

HEADINGLEY — Manitoba’s premier wasn’t swayed when specialists insisted a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill can be done safely with a good chance of recovering the remains of two slain Indigenous wom... Read More

 
 

'It’s always about being able to have the financial freedom'

Gabrielle Piché:

Side-hustle success

Many turn to extra gig jobs to improve financial fortunes amid rising costs, with some using it as step to new full-time work Read More

 
 

Pickle-wha…?

David Sanderson:

Courting success

Couple’s home-based shop serves up gear for the burgeoning pickleball set Read More

 
 
 

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