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Workplace violence, wildfire lawsuit, ex-MP’s gun charges, fringe returns, Jets sign Bjorck
Plus: Sugar is found floating in space amid the stars

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

 

'The level of workforce violence in Manitoba seems daunting'

Maggie Macintosh:

Manitoba workplaces becoming increasingly violent

Report finds women disproportionately injured on the job; 240 per cent increase in violent injuries over last decade Read More

 
 
 

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Three Savour Manitoba magazine covers promoting a food, drink, and lifestyle publication.
 

'Real and foreseeable risk'

Erik Pindera:

Gold mine accused of sparking wildfire that caused evacuations

Alamos sued over 2025 blaze that torched 210,000 acres Read More

 
 

'Surprised and concerned'

Tyler Searle:

Former Manitoba MP charged with firearms offences

‘We are still investigating’: RCMP seize 439 weapons from home of longtime Dauphin politician Inky Mark Read More

 
 

Play on!

Ben Waldman:

Look who’s coming back: a sneak peek at fringe faves

It’s all in the game at this year’s Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. Though the majority of the indie performances at this year’s fest don’t have to do with video games, the “Play Hard” theme will surely yield dozens of critical hits for veterans and newbs alike. Read More

 
 

'An intriguing player'

Ken Wiebe:

Viggomania heats up

Bjorck inks three-year, entry-level contract with Jets Read More

 
 

News Quiz

We’ve got a new quiz for you! This week and next, test your knowledge of Manitoba.

The Manitoba Quiz Part 1

How well do you know our province? Part 1 of a two-part, 20-question quiz. Part 2 will come on Monday, July 20. Take the quiz

 
 
 

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Local

Morgan Modjeski: Flood relief extended to more Manitoba communities as bills mount
Tyler Searle: Lawsuit targets pontoon boat operator, Sea-Doo driver, owner in fatal Whitemud River crash
Tiago Resko: Cyclists shown Winnipeg’s warmer side
Scott Billeck: Landlord asks city to work with him over homeless camp after appeal option turfed
Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press: An eroding Winnipeg neighbourhood looks to new foundations
Carol Sanders: CMHR ‘fans flames of antisemitism,’ Asper says, ending support from family that led effort to create it
Malak Abas: Cash injection will help women’s centre grow
Nicole Buffie: Pricey bronze plaques pilfered from Steinbach parks, city hall
Chris Kitching: ‘Eight credible threats’ against Hydro employees: CEO
Nicole Buffie: Anishinaabe Days teepee poles vandalized
 

Opinion

Noah Schulz: Taking a stand on health care
Dan Lett: Troubling photo worth a significant number of words for coach who refuses to speak
Scott Forbes: Climate change? It’s already here
Jen Zoratti: Long may you scamper, sweet little Jimothy
Editorial: A small step among troubling signs
David Driedger: Take care of them; there is enough
Kyle Volpi Hiebert: Protests spur Ukraine military reshuffle
Danae Tonge: What are we teaching children at the rodeo?
Ben Sigurdson: Summer brews to while away dog days
Melissa Martin: While Osborne Village hub has transitioned from church to community space, entrenched issues persist
 

Arts & Life

Jen Zoratti: Cultural consultation gives Indigenous stories strength in Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie
David Sanderson: For unique Menno-centric take on Free Press, satirist mines her jibes between the lines
Maria Sherman, The Associated Press: Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, treated for skin cancer
AV Kitching: City has plenty of frozen dessert oases to discover
By Louise Dixon, The Associated Press: The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
Ben Waldman: Gimli Film Festival: Filmmaker’s new short tackles feelings around toplessness
Free Press: What's Up: Breweries party, Stellar, Ballet in the Park, Perlage: A Métis Voyage, the art of motorcycles, Fringin’
Reviewed by Riel Lynch: No simple answers in search for self-acceptance
Maureen Scurfield: Pre-lust logistics can help rein in randy racket
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
 

Business

Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba Innovates seeks to pump up in-person networking as artificial intelligence-created resumés become norm
Aaron Epp: Qualico celebrating 75 years of growth, success since its first development of 13 bungalows in River Heights
Kumutha Ramanathan, The Canadian Press: Maxed-out credit cards? Here are different options to dig out of the debt
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX rises nearly 200 points as oil prices fall and geopolitical tensions ease
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press: TD report predicts ‘meaningful’ GDP boost from West Coast pipeline
Gabrielle Piche: Vacant Bay store on road to redevelopment, St. Vital Centre owner says
Chris Kitching: Manitoba Hydro’s energy plan set to be scrutinized
Carol Sanders: Small business group says immigration cut makes it tough to hire workers
Malak Abas: Cab companies hailed for improved Indigenous relations
Scott Billeck: Human toll of drug crisis hurts everyday citizens, too: biz leader
 

Sports

The Canadian Press: Katzberg wins hammer throw, Canada claims six gymnastics medals at Commonwealth Games
Ken Wiebe: Bombers search for an offensive identity after Week 8 tailspin
Grace Penner: Trailblazer Kati Tabin brings PWHL championship trophy home to share success, inspire next generation
Cassidy Dankochik: Sultans one win away from MJBL three-peat
Joshua Frey-Sam: Ref ‘dominates’ game in Sea Bears loss to Honey Badgers, says coach
Taylor Allen: Bombers’ offence, defence, and special teams fail to show up against Stampeders
Grace Penner: Winnipegger Bairos-Novak medals at wheel gymnastics worlds
John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press: Five Things to Know: Where the Toronto Tempo stand after the WNBA all-star break
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Plush red dragon flies off toy store shelves after Blue Jays homer
Alanis Thames, The Associated Press: Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as mounting discord around the league looms over All-Star festivities
 

Canada

Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Carney shuffles PMO as aide leaves to run in B.C. byelection
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press: Alberta, Ottawa and oilsands companies reach Pathways agreement
Bill Graveland and Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press: Carney perfects flipping Stampede flapjacks as separatists host similar breakfast
Devin Stevens, The Canadian Press: Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm dead at age 88
Monique Kasonga, The Canadian Press: Toronto police chief seeks tough penalties for public attacks like festival shooting
Philip Marcelo And Rebecca Boone, The Associated Press: Feds turn over evidence in Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings to Minnesota after months of delay
The Canadian Press: Train cars derail into water in Calgary, no indication of leaks
Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press: B.C. nurses to halt picketing as mediation talks begin
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Chief says assembly will tackle effect of major projects push on First Nations rights
The Canadian Press: ‘Much better deal’: U.S. President Donald Trump confirms Gordie Howe bridge opening
 
 

World

Emma Carmichael And Illia Novikov, The Associated Press: Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
Jon Gambrell, Josh Boak, Konstantin Toropin And Will Weissert, The Associated Press: US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait
Will Weissert, The Associated Press: Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
Prosper Heri Ngorora, The Associated Press: Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses
Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press: Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press: McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Anton L. Delgado And Jintamas Saksornchai, The Associated Press: People killed in Bangkok music bar fire were found trapped in windowless bathrooms
Alex Turnbull, Oleg Cetinic And Suman Naishadham, The Associated Press: Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
The Associated Press: Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China
Matthew Brown And Savannah Peters, The Associated Press: Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management
 

One last thing...

Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Associated Press:

In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars

NEW YORK (AP) — The space between stars just got a little sweeter. Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that's also found in raspberries and self-tanners. The sugar, called erythrulos... Read More

 
 

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