The Wrap: Where’s Pallister, parents’ rights and Perfetti

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

'It is odd how he has so distinctly faded into the background'

Most Manitobans last saw or heard from Brian Pallister on Aug. 10, 2021, in Brandon, after he fell victim to a silent leadership coup. Legislative reporter Carol Sanders went looking for the former premier.

Carol Sanders:

Disappearing act

Former Manitoba premier Brian Pallister vanished from public life two years ago, but friends say the once-outspoken politician ‘has not become a ghost’ Read More

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'Parents want to have better knowledge of what’s going on'

Premier Heather Stefanson and Tory MLAs and candidates announced they’d formalize and enhance rights for parents and guardians in the Public Schools Act. Her political opponents accused the party of blowing a “dog whistle” over LGBTTQ+ issues and tapping into “moral panic” whipped up by the spread of false information.

Carol Sanders:

Tories promise parental rights; critics call it ‘dog whistle’

Premier Heather Stefanson was accused of blowing a “dog whistle” over LGBTTQ+ issues after her party announced it would provide new rights to parents whose children attend public schools. The Progr... Read More

'I’m ready. I’m really ready'

Cole Perfetti hasn’t tasted NHL action since way back in February when he was sidelined by an upper-body injury. By the time he had recovered, the Winnipeg Jets had been eliminated from the playoffs.

Sports columnist Mike McIntyre chats with the winger about coming back from injuries, his views on the team’s new roster — and a juicy job opening on the second line.

Mike McIntyre:

Perfetti ready to pounce

Dynamic young Jets forward healthy, can’t wait for camp Read More

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Local

Scott Billeck: U.S. man charged with luring Manitoba girl, 10, online

Maggie Macintosh: Winnipeg School Division creates network between four inner-city schools

Dean Pritchard: Judge delivers six-year sentence to ex-hockey coach who lured, sexually assaulted teen girl

Maggie Macintosh: Students compete to be ‘Reality Champion’

Joyanne Pursaga: City flushing water mains

Gabrielle Piché: Visits to addictions clinics spike

Morgan Modjeski: Activists, union, call on province to match Transit funding

Dean Pritchard: Accused cop’s actions were ‘stupid, but not criminal,’ defence argues

Morgan Modjeski: Animal control develops softer touch

Chris Kitching: Manitoban in Iran expresses fear for future

Opinion

Dan Lett: Health, social crises worsen despite NDP’s undeniable efforts to address them

Kelly Higginson: Small towns and temporary foreign workers

Editorial: Manitoba is leading, in some very bad ways

Tory McNally: Rural employers competing harder than ever for talent

Tanya Palson: Ahead of the curve: Manitoba’s workforce model

Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd: Bridging the chasm of hatred

Gwynne Dyer: The plight of three very poor countries

Niigaan Sinclair: Someone call the PM: next governor general doesn’t speak a single Indigenous language

Christopher J. Schneider: The pitfalls of increased use of AI in policing

Scott Forbes: What to do with inconvenient wildlife

Arts & Life

Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Cineplex CEO applauds longer theatrical windows for new releases, downplays sale talk

Charlotte Glorieux, The Canadian Press: Bell Media deal allows Québécois dubbing of ‘The Simpsons’ to continue

Ben Waldman: 'Kimberly Akimbo' takes on mortality with heart and humour

Ben Waldman: Inclusive, integrated musical theatre company in Winnipeg first of its kind in Canada

John Longhurst: Weston-area church seeking financial help to fix leaky roof

Jen Zoratti: Heated Rivalry parody going full steam ahead in NYC

Maureen Scurfield: In seeking bio-family, consider adoptive mom’s feelings

John Longhurst: Retired local spiritual care practitioner given award

Ben Sigurdson: Canadian scribe lands lucrative poetry prize

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Sports

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press: ‘Final touches’ underway at FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver, Toronto

Jordan Stoopler, The Canadian Press: Sabres point to lack of discipline, consistency in back-to-back losses to Canadiens

George Williams: Assiniboia Downs racing season opens Tuesday, and follows in the hoofbeats of record-setting 68th season

Joshua Frey-Sam: Hutter not afraid to step up in lead role as team prepares for Western Women’s Canadian Football League season kickoff

Taylor Allen: Blue Bombers training camp begins with excitement

Joshua Frey-Sam: Homegrown guard gives Sea Bears spark in season opening win

Mike McIntyre: Powerhouse Griffins put Moose down

Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Rise falling, Boychuk’s beauty of a boot, Roses remain flawless

Taylor Allen: Bombers’ rookie linesman Elsbury looking to stick around this season

Patrick Nolan: Angling for cost-effective fishing trip straightforward

Business

Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: BoC report estimates U.S. counter-tariffs pushed prices up about 6% last year

The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also climb higher

Chris Kitching: Province to make non-profit thrift stores eligible for security rebate

Aaron Epp: Venetian Nail Spa adds third link in local chain, preps for grand opening at CF Polo Park

Malak Abas: Travel Manitoba’s new marketing campaign puts focus on resilience in wake of wildfire-stricken 2025

Joyanne Pursaga: Developers selling some land slated for delayed ‘complete community’ near Polo Park

Aaron Epp: AI-driven app like a grain market ‘analyst in your pocket’

Malak Abas: IGM Financial caps big year with first steps toward another

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Canada, U.S. stock markets rise amid jobs reports from both countries

Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Canada loses 18,000 jobs in April, unemployment rate rises to 6.9%

Canada and World

Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press: Gunshots ring out at B.C. ostrich farm as cull moves ahead

Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press: Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

The Canadian Press: Canadian judokas Gauthier-Drapeau, Reyes win bronze at Tokyo Grand Slam

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Sweeping tariffs could be 3% hit to Canadian economy, even with carve-outs: report

Charlotte Kramon And Jeff Martin, The Associated Press: Shooter attacked CDC headquarters to protest COVID-19 vaccines

Matthew Scace, The Canadian Press: Canadian ice climbers bring thriving, nascent sport to world championship in Edmonton

The Canadian Press: Woman faces more charges in Taylor Swift ticket scam, 2nd person charged: police

Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press: Heightened security for Manitoba politicians appears to be a sign of the times

Giada Zampano And Sylvia Hui, The Associated Press: Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nears

The Canadian Press: Emir of Qatar to visit Ottawa on what will be his first official trip to Canada

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