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Essential reads for June 7, 2022
Lack of Gimli-area ambulance service draws questions
2:56 PM CDT Tuesday, Jun. 7, 2022
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Persevering ink - Free Press has been on the beat for a century and a half, and counting
Keeyask completion fails to generate excitement - Tories ignore project started by NDP; chief says partnership ‘shafted us’
U of M opens research doors to Ukrainian scholars fleeing war
In ducking debate, Poilievre speaks volumes about his integrity
Papal visit puts reconciliation in global spotlight
Putting down roots - At Rainbow Community Garden, newcomers to Canada grow food and forge relationships
Spiring key part of Bombers’ success - Past chair of club’s board of directors a trailblazer for women in sports
Opposition seeks all-party look into Manitoba inflation drivers
City mulls potential price tag pivot in sewage plant overhaul
Alberta group buys Brandon’s Cando rail company
U of W Indigenous course requirement changing student attitudes: study
Mayor’s chair power shift would suit Winnipeg
Feeling the heat - Science seized by culture wars of ‘us’ and ‘them’ as temperatures keep climbing
The odder, the better - Committed CFL collector in it for the cachet, not the cash
Endangered language gets playful revitalization - Kids fringe show performed entirely in southern Michif
Sautner excited to join Jets - Career reboot for Flin Flon-born blue-liner
Sagkeeng woman a ‘thriver,’ not a survivor - First court date of residential school priest accused of abuse brings out community
‘I can’t bring him home’: bureaucratic delay leaves body of man who died on U.S. flight in Winnipeg for month - Bureaucratic delay leaves body of man who died on U.S. flight in Winnipeg for month
No trial date, no comment: family accused of staged hate crime left Canada in 2020
Ghosting voters cardinal sin for politicians
Home-field advantage - An all-local lineup at Ballpark Brewfest will have fans trading RBIs for IPAs
Beach chairs, popcorn buckets and great cinema - Gimli’s film festival returns with slate of classic and cutting edge cinema
Grace under pressure - From refugee camp to the ring, nothing can keep local boxer down
Health minister sofa tour plan soft on details
New training for Manitoba health aides ‘lip service’
Manitoba seeks K-12 curriculum evaluation consultant
Cereals Canada celebrates milestone - 50 years of developing the grain-based recipes that feed the world
City needs solution to police budget numbers puzzle
Ellingson proves doubters wrong - Bombers off-season signing leading CFL in receptions, yards
Taking a health concern to the soccer pitch - ‘The ability to see people from all parts of Africa is one of my greatest joys,’ says MACN founder Gode Katembo
City physician censured over anti-vaccine advice to youngster
Ex-staffer sues Headingley jail over alleged sexual assault
Manitoba urged to stop playing politics with power rates
Getting connected: northern schools switch to Musk’s internet technology
Spotlight on catalytic converters seeks to erase black market
Soaring sisters drawn to dirt - Meet Manitoba’s adrenaline-fuelled first family of motocross
Have the donation conversation - Have the conversation about organ donation
Sprouting like weeds - Competition rises as number of licensed cannabis shops in province grows
New right-wing provincial party to focus on grassroots concerns: Keystone leader
Off to the races - First-timers with something to prove run for city council
Winnipeg mayoral candidates living in a dream world
Governments in ‘a real pickle’ - Solutions to deal with inflation from both sides of the political spectrum
Changing lanes - Artist hopes to transform Winnipeg’s back lanes, one mural at a time
Sound and vision - Winnipeg engineer’s vinyl protection sleeves sought by record collectors the world over
Premier denies criticism of police chief akin to meddling
Parents relieved to learn COVID shots on the way for young children - Health Canada approves Moderna vaccine for kids between ages of six months and five years
After weeks of ‘zero answers’ Piney highway rest stop to reopen
Squeezed by escalating prices, more people turn to city food banks
Close Company closes - Adam Donnelly, former owner of Segovia, plans to re-open tiny spot as Petit Socco next month
Spiky comedy by way of Japan - Fringe fest shows Are You Lovin’ It? and Pretty Beast bring satire and social commentary
Battle of the best - Undefeated Bombers, Stamps set to clash
Steinbach teacher accused of sexually assaulting students - RCMP release job history, expect other complainants to come forward
Trail of shocking, bloody violence ends in mall parking lot days after carjacking horror - Trail of shocking, bloody violence ends in mall parking lot
‘Victimization of children spanned the globe’: Crown seeks 22 years for internet luring, child porn
Got milk(ed)? - Dairy, other food suppliers warn of higher prices as ingredient costs skyrocket
Big brush strokes - New Van Gogh exhibition uses animation to immerse viewers
Jets stuck in holding pattern - Free agency produces a whole lot of nothing so far
Teen nearly dies after gruesome stabbing at bush party on city’s edge - Vicious attack early Saturday morning followed argument with uninvited group
Everyone wins at summer camp for Ukrainian newcomers
No place for politics behind wheel of crime of opportunity
Play on - Your guide to getting the best out of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
‘Dirty’ low hit ‘embarrassing’ for CFL, Collaros says - Bombers react to serious injury, suspension: ‘Everybody knows that hit is not allowed’
Police union slams top cop’s take on violent crime wave - ‘It continues to spiral out of control,’ says WPA leader after more random, bloody weekend mayhem
RV owner has terrible gas pain after theft drains $500 in fuel, damages tank
Health minister accused of brain freeze for promoting Slurpees
Late to the party - Travel woes keep premier from timely arrival at B.C. summit
A star for a superstar - Olympic legend Klassen returns to Peg for hometown hootenanny
Natural beauty - Kildonan Park’s lush landscape and ample recreation options provide respite whatever the season
Reassurance from police chief - Smyth calls spate of violence alarming, but cautions against overreaction
Rogers outage affects 911 calls, debit transactions and sends droves to coffee shops - Rogers outage affects 911, debit transactions
Shaky foundations - Leaked documents reveal police HQ project wasn't financially sound when construction began
Manitoba’s lieutenant governor left out in the cold - Trudeau’s refusal to find a replacement for Janice Filmon a disgrace
Jamming up illegal drug traffic is her job - WPS Sgt. discusses retooling of drug enforcement unit
Motorin’ past the gas station - E-bikes, scooters take the pain out of high gas prices
Shaping the future - Replacing Queen Victoria statue a chance to change perspective
Eight years later, key “non-existent” police HQ meeting minutes magically appear - Free Press obtains copies of revealing oversight committee records long after city staff threw auditors off troubling trail
Health-care transfers at heart of premiers meeting: Stefanson
Playing it safe - MPs take precautions as agitated minority grows angrier
Worked up - Looking for staff a full-time job for employers in hospitality sector
Man ‘without supervision’ when child attacked in park: witness
Meeting place marred - City must take care not to overreact after spate of violence at The Forks
Well-done and rare - Rae and Jerry’s emerges from pandemic challenges in time to celebrate its 65th birthday
‘System is under extreme stress’: WFPS sick days, OT this year top entire 2021
Manitoba’s doctors watchdog headed to image rehab - Caught between disciplinary and support roles, regulator’s new identity will focus on commitment to quality of care
Hospital CEO paid $615K in year she quit
MPI, repair shops buried under avalanche of repair claims - Weather, potholes, parts delays and hard-to-find rentals conspiring to keep some waiting as long as five months to get back on the road
Century-old tunnel repair milestone for legislative building future
Glenboro grieves after retired couple killed in highway crash
Big skies, full hearts, can’t lose - Folk festival mainstage ready to welcome locals, legends alike
Passport-processing turbulence grounds family’s Euro trip - Six months proves insufficient to renew son’s expired document
Attack on Ukrainian refugee puts The Forks safety in spotlight
There’s room for workers - Manitoba hoteliers launch campaign to seek staff
Tight-fisted Tories stand pat as Winnipeg ER, urgent-care wait times soar - Hospital consolidation, inadequate funding drive staffing crisis
Change of key - Music will sound as sweet, but folk fest fans should be ready for changes
Hawerchuk legend looms large - Son of late Jets star enthusiastic about club’s future as statue unveiling draws near
Ukrainian refugees plan to flee city after life-threatening attack at The Forks - National historic site ground zero for week of bloody violence; ‘it just makes you question if you should be going downtown,’ says traumatized witness to stabbing horror
Homicide investigation rattles St. Norbert neighbourhood
Winnipeg rainy day fund dips low under pressure
ER wait times continue to rise, patients continue to give up
Bowness jumps into deep end - Make no Bones about it, new Jets coach might have to work miracles
Building character - Corydon cannabis shop offers feminine approach to industry
Pieces of the past - Interlake artists’ Slo-Toons are whimsical little works on wood
Class action - How should Manitoba close the learning gap?
Grand chief sexually harassed female colleague, probe finds
Legislature security concerns in spotlight
Can you hear them? - It's critical to hear from women who chose abortion
Gallery: Hockey takes centre stage at Rainbow Stage production
Paddlewheel dreams - Lively stories in new memoir from Queen, Princess riverboats owner
Rebranded ‘freedom convoy’ allowed to occupy legislature property
New Concordia OR hits snag in effort to cut surgery backlog
No parole for 20 years for 2020 torture, murder
Shoppers pinch baskets after retail chain bans plastic bags
Fully automated parkade raises profile of Osborne Street development
Sweet and sour - Fond memories, family connection found in pungent Polish soup
Rourke taking CFL by storm - B.C.’s rookie Canadian quarterback turning heads with outstanding play
HSC forced to redeploy nurses with less training to ER
Off the hook - Sex convictions quashed: judge finds man entrapped by police
Council gears up for road safety strategic action plan decision
‘The world needs more people like her’ - Retired Winnipegger opens home, donates necessities to those in need
Canada Day for all, from all perspectives
Louis Riel deserves to be front and centre at legislature
Come on and get some - Musicians and organizers fired up for return of Dauphin’s Countryfest
Filmon forging his own path - NHL prospect Filmon comes from long line of hoopsters
Paramedics asked to take on HSC emergency room duties
Drivers paying the price - Catalytic converter thefts hitting motorists hard
Tapped out - Soaring fuel prices, pandemic make market untenable for TappCar
Business community gathers at climate concern rally point
Life-saving sounds of summer - Winnipeg health centre provides naloxone training for festival attendees
Fast friends - Winnipeg performer part of dynamic duo on Amazing Race Canada
Email trail intertwines city, real estate company on police HQ project
Deferred care, immediate pain - Patients’ lives on hold as backlogs for medical procedures, diagnoses continue to mount
Let abortion decision radicalize you
Trotz passes on Jets - Free-agent coach has decided to take the next season off
Dreams take flight - Meet the inaugural class of Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway
Reframing rot as high art - Film finds the beauty in mould, decay, ooze and desiccation
Drum roll please… - Bill McMahon has been keeping the beat in venues and bands for 65 years
Police reveal 11-year-old boy second victim of Red River Ex shooting
Friesen weighs down current Hydro profit buzz with talk of future woes
Embracing Manitoba - Rural communities safe haven for Ukrainian refugees
So… why do you want this job, Mr. Murray?
A roof but hardly a home - A voice from within the shelter
Inflatapark bounces into town - The Big Bounce Park nearly blown up, ready to open
Big rematch with Cats - Bombers tackle big rematch with Cats
