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Wrapping the news for May 23, 2023

Good evening from our newsroom. Today we look at the decision on an inquiry into foreign interference in elections, a new episode of Niigaan and the Lone Ranger, and a trip to Snowflake, Man.

 

No inquiry into foreign interference

Special rapporteur David Johnston says a formal inquiry into foreign interference is not needed, but he will hold his own public hearings about the issue sometime this year.

Niigaan Sinclair:

Inquiry into Chinese interference necessary, no matter where lumps land

The Globe and Mail published a column by an unnamed national security official Friday headlined “Why I blew the whistle on Chinese interference in Canada’s elections.” Read More

 

Editorial:

Trudeau puts rapporteur in no-win situation

Over his years leading the Liberal party and the government of Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shown a remarkable capacity for making bad situations worse. Read More

 
 
 

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Niigaan and the Lone Ranger

In today’s new episode, Niigaan and Dan plan the 2023 Manitoba Pow Wow road trip. Spoiler alert: there are silly t-shirts. Plus, a conversation with local urban planner and professor Jino Distasio about the True North proposal to reimagine Portage Place mall.

Dan Lett:

Niigaan and the Lone Ranger podcast rides for first time

First off, if you don’t like the name of the podcast, it’s Niigaan’s fault. Read More

 
 

Free Press Field Trip

And: The Free Press is hitting the road this summer — back roads, primarily — in search of little gems of stories from small-town Manitoba. This week: Alan Small visits the town of Snowflake.

Alan Small:

You live, you learn

Indie-folk band shifts gears for debut Read More

 
 

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Local

Alex Lambert: AI fears voiced during public consultation in Brandon
Dean Pritchard: Fraudster gets six years in Shoppers Drug Mart case
Joyanne Pursaga: City emergency crews to administer drug that stops opioid withdrawal symptoms
Zoe Pierce: Ex-Winnipegger taking second shot at Grand Beach-to-Gimli fundraising swim
Erik Pindera: Former Selkirk teacher convicted of sexual assault denies latest abuse claim
Free Press staff: Suspension upheld for teen hockey player involved in hazing
Aaron Epp: Main Street restaurant Boujee burns for the second time in one week
Zoe Pierce: Graham Avenue street art gets a refresh
Maggie Macintosh: Experiential course hailed as ‘a made-in-Manitoba triumph’
Maggie Macintosh: Province allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control; more services coming, Asagwara says
 

Arts & Life

Maureen Scurfield: Deflated over mate’s hate for renovated pate
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Free Press: The view from here: Phyllis Green. Boob Tree, 1975
Ben Sigurdson: Blues Brother bringing sci-fi debut this fall
Reviewed by Bill Rambo: Survival guide offers a frightening perspective on life in U.S. prisons
Reviewed by Matt Henderson: Rise of computer program Lean has changed the field of mathematics — and how we assess the truth
Reviewed by Keith Cadieux: Sisters’ retreat to haunted island lighthouse comes with a catch — a deal with the devil
Reviewed by Julie Carl: Struggling Sri Lankan refugees swindled
Reviewed by Douglas J. Johnston: Comic book legend Frank Miller shares insights on life, myth, the creative process and more
 

Sports

Joshua Frey-Sam: Cinderella story continues, Sea Bears bounce Bandits in Conference Final
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: A brace of braces; Rapid rule; Jostling in the standings
George Williams: Western Warrior’s win should have come as no surprise
Joshua Frey-Sam: Best of the West in Conference final clash
Mike McIntyre: Countdown to tee off at the Manitoba Open begins
Taylor Allen: Goldeyes match record with 11th consecutive win
Taylor Allen: Home-run haircuts
Joshua Frey-Sam: Canadian centre adds size to Sea Bears playoff push
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
 

Business

Gabrielle Piché: Minago mining project under review with First Nation seeking funding options
Aaron Epp: Shovels hit the dirt in North Kildonan
Aaron Epp: California tech company sees Manitoba as strategic gateway to dairy market
Gabrielle Piché: New Liquor Mart lets you window shop
Gabrielle Piché: Asian supermarket T&T to open at Polo Park
Gabrielle Piché: Storm left $840M of insured losses across Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Aaron Epp: Water-bus service relaunches with bigger boat
Free Press staff: Downtown Keg closes… to reopen nearby
Free Press staff: Province picks CancerCare facility construction manager
Gabrielle Piché: IG Wealth Management to sell longtime Portage Avenue HQ
 

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