The Wrap: Trump victory, Assiniboine Park bridge, ageless Stanley Bryant, and Giselle

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

'A magnificent victory'

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press:

Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as ‘envy of the world’

WASHINGTON - Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign and Canadian officials talked up the important relationship between neighbours in congratulatin... Read More

Tyler Searle:

Manitoba prepares for the Trump effect

Immigration experts, business leaders, women’s rights advocates voice concerns over new political landscape Read More

Chris Kitching:

Expat Manitobans, snowbirds weigh in on U.S. election result

Lorilee Craker was overcome with disappointment when — as key U.S. election results trickled in late Tuesday night — it looked like a second Donald Trump presidency was on the horizon. The former Winnipegger, who’s lived in the U.S. for 30 years is worried about what the next four years could bring, after Trump’s victory was confirmed. Read More

Aaron Epp:

Biz owners must keep calm and carry on: Doer

Canadian business owners need to remember not all economic decisions are made in Washington, D.C., as they prepare for a second Donald Trump presidency, says former Manitoba premier and former Canadian ambassador to the United States, Gary Doer. Read More

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'Not just an Assiniboine Park gem, it is an entire city gem'

Kevin Rollason:

Historic Assiniboine Park footbridge needs modern repairs: city

The Assiniboine Park footbridge has been the gateway to the popular green space for almost a century, the scene of countless walks, chats and selfies, and now the iconic structure is in need of some tender loving care. Read More

'I just go out there and do what I do'

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Bryant cornerstone of the Bombers

CFL’s best O-lineman set to appear in 21st post-season contest Read More

'You truly have to go mad on stage'

Jen Zoratti:

Spirited energy

With Giselle, Elizabeth Lamont is dancing the ethereal role of a lifetime Read More

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More on the U.S. Election

Chris Megerian, Darlene Superville And Matt Brown, The Associated Press: Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

David Baxter and Laura Osman, The Canadian Press: ‘Let’s be calm’: Canada’s cabinet ministers reflect on Donald Trump’s election win

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Trump’s victory sparks concerns over ripple effect on Canadian economy

Jill Lawless, The Associated Press: Global leaders congratulate Trump but his victory looks set to roil the world — again

Calvin Woodward, The Associated Press: Trump has vowed to shake some of democracy’s pillars

Will Weissert, The Associated Press: Donald Trump’s transition starts now. Here’s how it will work

Lori Hinnant And Yehor Konovalov, The Associated Press: On Ukraine’s front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump’s election

Maryclaire Dale And Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press: With Trump’s win, some women wonder: Will the US ever see a female president?

Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press: Dow up 3.6% after Trump’s election win, Canadian markets also rise

Maura Forrest, The Canadian Press: Quebec premier warns of a possible influx of migrants following Trump’s election

Eric Tucker And Alanna Durkin Richer, The Associated Press: Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win

Photography by The Associated Press: Photo gallery: U.S. election 2024

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Local

Photos by John Woods: 55th Folklorama kicks off

Malak Abas: 240 WestJet flight attendants picket in Winnipeg

Malak Abas: Pimicikamak lockdown lifted after fatal shooting

Nicole Buffie: Giant Tiger to close downtown, area residents bemoan dwindling grocery options

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Minister says changes to Nutrition North program set to roll out in the fall

Carol Sanders: Government wants public input on use of AI

Tiago Resko: Embarking on backyard photo expedition benefits science, conservancy says

Tiago Resko: Reclaiming Icelandic ancestors, one photo at a time

Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press: Bill Wilson, one of Canada’s last Second World War veterans, dies at 101

Zoe Pierce: Long journey to home ownership for Eritrean couple

Opinion

Tom Brodbeck: City’s crisis-response proposal makes too much sense for province to ignore

Cordella Friesen and Noëlle DePape: Keep free youth transit simple

By Melissa Martin: When it comes to our city’s tree canopy, Winnipeggers stand tall

Joel Schlesinger: Sports gambling marketing during World Cup raises concerns about negative influence on susceptible audiences

Editorial: Making water safety a priority

Niigaan Sinclair: Giant Tiger decision creates giant void for desperate population

Jen Zoratti: Climate change threatens events we wait for all year

Russell Wangersky: Measure twice… and try not to hurt yourself

Joel Schlesinger: Insurance inevitably

Tim Kist: Thinking is competitive advantage

Arts & Life

Conrad Sweatman: Get a little culture: Folklorama celebrates 55 years

Mitch Calvert: Stretching the limits of our flexibility

Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press: Alberta lets the dogs out, recruits more canine muscle in fight against mussels

John Longhurst: Canada experiencing religious decline

Mitch Calvert: Plot an effective ‘retirement plan’ for your body

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

David Sanderson: Stampeding to Starlette’s

Jen Zoratti: Cultural consultation gives Indigenous stories strength in Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie

Sharon Chisvin: Mini documentary focuses on religious unity

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: ‘Definitely a tough one’: Travel delays drag down Sea Bears in 114-90 loss to Vancouver Bandits

Grace Penner: Excited Goldeyes fans buzz over Manitoba Mosquitoes’ name change

Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears relish winning feeling heading into biggest game of the season

Mike McIntyre: Goldeyes, err, Mosquitoes on a serious roll

Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Roaring Rapid; Mighty Maroons motoring; Wild still looking for first win

GEORGE WILLIAMS: Plenty of good money to be made at Manitoba Derby

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press: Schneider: Toronto Blue Jays’ next moves ‘murky’ ahead of MLB trade deadline

Joshua Frey-Sam: Brighter days ahead after Camp Arnes

Ken Wiebe: Bombers defence still holds hope season can be turned around

Taylor Allen: Fatigue no excuse for Bombers’ dismal play

Business

Free Press staff: Apartment rents continue to climb in Manitoba

Matt O'brien And Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press: News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: Shoppers flock to the frozen aisle as fresh vegetable prices soar: Loblaw

Aaron Epp: Kids Market ringing up joy at Victoria Beach

The Canadian Press: Bell rolling out new tool to detect and flag spoofed phone calls using AI

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: ‘Drive day and night’: TFI plans to roll out driverless trucks in U.S.

Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba Innovates seeks to pump up in-person networking as artificial intelligence-created resumés become norm

Free Press staff: Downtown Keg closes… to reopen nearby

Gabrielle Piché: ‘Good deal of synergy’ brewing in South Osborne

The Canadian Press: Alberta RCMP charge man with theft, forging documents in cattle rustling case

Canada

Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press: BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable

Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press: No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout

Joe Bongiorno, The Canadian Press: Quebec ‘ready to use’ notwithstanding clause to force doctors to practise in province

Rianna Lim, The Canadian Press: Ontario cities consider bylaws to prohibit protests near schools, places of worship

Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok survives confidence vote after effort to oust him

Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Cineplex to make online purchase fee more obvious amid tribunal case

The Canadian Press: Canada’s Gushue remains undefeated at Grand Slam of Curling’s Co-op Canadian Open

World

Lori Hinnant And Yehor Konovalov, The Associated Press: On Ukraine’s front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump’s election

The Associated Press: Russia ratifies North Korea pact after US says up to 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Kursk

Fadi Tawil, The Associated Press: Rescuers pull 30 bodies from a building in central Lebanon hit in an Israeli strike

The Associated Press: Kashmir legislature passes resolution asking India to restore its partial autonomy

Aaron Favila And Jim Gomez, The Associated Press: Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China’s navy watches

The Associated Press: Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan’s cultural capital of Lahore

Andrea Rodríguez, The Associated Press: Hurricane Rafael plows across Cuba as a Category 3 storm after knocking out power on the island

Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press: It’s not official yet but Mount Fuji gets its trademark snowcap after the longest delay in 130 years

David Brandt, The Associated Press: Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury

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