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The fact that EVERYONE involved declined interviews on this is yet another example of an increasing trend of emailed statements and “no comment.” It’s a bad look, but I also don’t understand the play. If you want media to understand the nuances of a subject, talk to us!

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When Gwen Hoebig takes the stage at the Centennial Concert Hall this weekend, it will be for the last time as the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s concertmaster.

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“What is Emily in Paris going to be if she’s not in Paris? Emily in Paris, Idaho?” ACTRA Manitoba president Alan Wong pointing out the absurdity of Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign film production.

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'Twas a Lululemon bag that once said "do one thing a day that scares you." Last week, I tried standup comedy. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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This is a very important and timely read!

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A scary must-read.

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It's Canadian Independent Bookstore Day. Support indies like @jenzoratti.bsky.social does: www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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Great in-depth look by @jenzoratti.bsky.social on the effects of AI deepfakes in the current federal election campaign: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

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Disinformation is getting harder and harder to avoid, and generative AI is like the final boss in a game no one wants to be playing. Before you head to the polls on Monday, I hope you read my piece. www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

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Disinformation is getting harder and harder to avoid, and generative AI is like the final boss in a game no one wants to be playing. Before you head to the polls on Monday, I hope you read my piece. www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

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In honour of Game One AND BTO’s show this weekend, let’s revisit the time when Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet was re-recorded as an ode to Alexei Zhamnov called That’s One Hot Russian Jet for this incredible Winnipeg artifact. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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My god, can’t a woman leave Earth for 11 minutes without “putting on her face”? www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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This concert has been bumped to Sunday to accommodate the first round of the NHL playoffs. In a late announcement last night, Randy Bachman said he was thrilled to see the Jets leading the league and plans to attend Saturday's game against the St. Louis Blues.

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Here’s an interview I did about the public art funding model that will go to city council later this month. I know there are lots of financial challenges out there but I’ve seen firsthand the community-building impact this program can have. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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Winnipeg moms: Eva wants to hear your birth stories! Horror, joyful, funny — all genres welcome. Eva is a compassionate storyteller and is one of the only reporters I'd ever spill to!

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Story callout: Ahead of mother's day, I'm looking to speak with Winnipeggers about their childbirth experiences — good, bad and expectations vs reality. This is for a @winnipegfreepress.com article. Participation means being quoted in the paper and possibly photographed. DMs open, email in bio.

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“Maybe I will only find uncanny valleys. Maybe there will just be a sense of unreality, like standing in front of the apartment on Bedford and Grove. Like the America I thought I knew — the America I miss — only ever existed on a sound stage in Burbank.” www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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Land of the flee: Winnipeg-born physician Dr. Jen Gunter moving back to Canada after ‘rank misogyny’ drives devolution of women’s rights, by @jenzoratti.bsky.social www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif... via @winnipegfreepress.com @drjengunter.bsky.social #infodemic #abortion #ReproRights

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Tourism Winnipeg was just being playful with its April Fools’ blog post that dubbed Winnipeg the “middle child” of Canada.

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How I feel about April Fool's Day, from 2022: "Brands and news media also occasionally get in on April 1 shenanigans with fake products and articles in an attempt to… actually, I have no idea. Erode the trust of your supporters? Lol?" www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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Today’s column: let’s review some basic group-chat ground rules for no reason in particular!!!! No. 1: you should know who is in your group chat. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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Today’s column: let’s review some basic group-chat ground rules for no reason in particular!!!! No. 1: you should know who is in your group chat. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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Police to announce Ashlee Shingoose is Buffalo Woman, serial killer’s only unidentified victim www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews... May Ashley's family finally seek some peace and closure after years of unknowns. Rest in peace.

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On Thursday March 27 at 7pm, join Georgia Toews for the Winnipeg launch of Nobody Asked for This, hosted by @jenzoratti.bsky.social - mailchi.mp/grant/georgi...

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Very proud to see our childcare project recognized by the National Newspaper Awards! Congratulations to all the incredible finalists. www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

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Made in Manitoba: your guide to buying local by @evawasney.bsky.social www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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Finally he drew me like one of his comics girls!

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This week's newsletter: some thoughts on turning the big 4-0. www.winnipegfreepress.com/briefings/th...

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An excellent obituary for a legendary Winnipeg enigma by @jenzoratti.bsky.social.

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I loved writing this one ❤️

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Derek was a real one. Back in the day I did publicity for the MayWorks festival and I thought I already had the job when I showed up guns blazing to what was, it turned out, just the interview. But Derek liked my moxie I guess and I got the job I thought I had! Rest well.

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Two fantastic, highly relatable columns in today's Freep. Ever thankful for local, independent news 💕 www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/colu... by @metismamamb.bsky.social and www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif... by @jenzoratti.bsky.social

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A small, slightly unhinged column in which I humiliatingly reveal I do not know what tf is going on but I do know we’re gonna get tired. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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WINNIPEG – RCMP say remains found in a Winnipeg-area landfill have been identified as belonging to the victim of a serial killer.

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You still have a few more chances to see this ink-black ballet based on Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 Gothic horror novella. I saw it last night and it's jaw-dropping. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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“Carole is the reason we have a film industry in Manitoba.” Remembering a lion in our city, the singular Carole Vivier. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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This is a great 🇨🇦 show - just the distraction we need right now #cbcgem #cbc

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'The anglerfish is a creature of a place so deep it’s called the “midnight zone.” Why on earth would her final wish be to see the sun?' My column from Saturday: on the viral anglerfish, human hubris and our desperate search for light in dark times. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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University of Manitoba grad Eloge Butera can lay claim to inspiring one of the characters in the Oscar-winning #ARealPain. @benwaldman.bsky.social talks to the survivor of the Rwandan genocide about his conversion to Judaism and meeting Jesse Eisenberg. www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

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