The Wrap: Strike averted, violent offenders, downtown safety, Jets coach
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A tentative agreement was reached in the early morning hours Tuesday to avert a strike by 25,000 health-care support workers in Manitoba.

The workers were set to walk off the job at 6 a.m. while continuing to provide essential services, but negotiators for the two unions involved and the provincial government reached a deal about 90 minutes beforehand.

Chris Kitching reports, while columnist Tom Brodbeck writes about what the tentative deal means for the provincial government’s finances.

A specialized police unit tasked with locating and arresting a list of criminals loose in Manitoba has apprehended a new suspect nearly every day since it launched, placing hundreds of violent offenders behind bars.

The unit, which pairs officers from the Winnipeg Police Service and Manitoba RCMP, targets violent and prolific offenders, including suspects in serious and violent crimes and people wanted on outstanding warrants.

Tyler Searle files this report.

Kate Fenske, chief executive of the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and chair of the International Downtown Association Canada, is on Parliament Hill this week seeking help in addressing the stark declines observed in the health and safety of central business neighbourhoods across the country.

The lobby groups gathered in Ottawa — representing nearly every province — are looking for bail reform, and support to address homelessness, mental health and addictions.

Gabrielle Piché reports.

Sports writer Ken Wiebe sits down for a one-on-one interview with Scott Arniel as he embarks on his first season as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets.

Arniel reflects on the coaches who influenced him and how he caught the coaching bug.

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