The Wrap: Solitary confinement, Easterville killing, basketball hardwood and MTYP fundraising
Plus: what happens to your gift card when a company goes out of business?

A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed over the use of solitary confinement in Manitoba jails, seeking compensation for negligence, breach of charter rights and punitive relief.

The lawsuit alleges inmates are placed into preventive segregation for weeks, months and years, in some cases — and claims the province’s corrections officials often provide no reason when an inmate is placed in preventive segregation and that the process is not subject to an independent review.

Two girls, aged 13 and 14, have been charged with second-degree murder after a woman was killed in Easterville, Man.

Chemamawin Cree Nation’s chief said the killing has rocked the tiny northern Manitoba community.

Reporter Nicole Buffie talks to the chief, police and a criminal justice expert about the unusual charges.

If you have a gift card and the company goes out of business, will you get your money back?

Business reporter Gabrielle Piché looks at your legal rights and options in Manitoba when you’re holding a gift card and facing a “closed” sign.

The court used by the Winnipeg Sea Bears during their inaugural season is being semi-retired.

The team and Basketball Manitoba have purchased a new hardwood that was briefly used for practice purposes at last month’s NCAA Women’s Final Four in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sports reporter Taylor Allen looks at the history of the old floor — and where it’s headed next.

Manitoba Theatre for Young People is looking to raise $9 million.

Most of the money will be spent on improvements to its 25-year-old facility at The Forks — such as window, roofing, studio, classroom and accessibility upgrades — with the remainder divided between debt-elimination projects and an endowment fund earmarked for new productions.