The Wrap: Street racing aftermath, election roundup, Jets camp preview and an opera on the Nonsuch

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

'Why do they have to wait until someone is killed to make laws'

Linda Rudnicki died in a crash blamed on street racing on a Sunday night in June 2005. Memories of the crash were evoked by a serious collision Sunday, allegedly caused by street racers on the same busy stretch of Portage Avenue. Two people were injured.

Ruth Rudnicki, Linda’s mother, was both disappointed and concerned after learning about Sunday’s incident. Some of the circumstances were similar to the crash that claimed her daughter’s life.

Chris Kitching:

Weekend street-racing crash disgusts mother of innocent victim in 2005 fatality

Linda Rudnicki was on her way to buy milk when she was killed in a crash blamed on street racing on a Sunday night in June 2005. The tragedy left a family devastated and led to a crackdown on stree... Read More

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

Election roundup

Gabrielle Piché:

Kinew seasons business breakfast with litany of campaign promises

New Democrat Leader Wab Kinew unleashed a wide range of promises Tuesday aimed at driving Manitoba’s “economic horse” forward. Cutting the provincial sales tax from rental builds, reducing elementa... Read More

Carol Sanders:

Tories turn page to health care for first time in campaign

With the provincial election just two weeks away, Manitoba Tories changed the channel Monday, focusing for the first time on health care after two weeks of promises to make life more affordable. Us... Read More

Danielle Da Silva:

Tories pledge expanded role for pharmacists

Manitoba pharmacists will be able to dole out medication for minor ailments such as strep throat and pink eye without a doctor’s prescription if the Progressive Conservatives win the Oct. 3 election. Read More

Carol Sanders:

NDP seek to make Lorette rink centre of rural election faceoff

LORETTE — Manitoba New Democrats made their first official campaign announcement outside city limits Tuesday, pledging millions for a new rural recreation complex in an effort to win a riding currentl... Read More

'There’s opportunity for guys to step up'

Ahead of the Jets training camp, sports writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe explore key storylines, job openings, players to watch in the team.

Ken Wiebe and Mike McIntyre:

Opportunity knocks

Plenty of competition for roster spots as Jets take win-now approach into training camp Read More

'It just lends so much realism and excitement to be on that ship'

The Manitoba Underground Opera company has taken over the Nonsuch at the Manitoba Museum for four sold-out shows starting Wednesday night. The show is The Corsair, by Giuseppe Verdi, which is about pirates in the Mediterranean Sea.

The Nonsuch is a replica of the 17th-century fur-trading ship that has been the Manitoba Museum’s centrepiece since it docked there in 1974.

Alan Small:

A high-C’s adventure

Opera company boards the Nonsuch for maiden voyage Read More