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By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press
WINNIPEG — Jacob Trouba hopes recent history will repeat itself for the Winnipeg Jets.
The Jets face elimination from the playoffs in Saturday’s Game 6 in St. Louis, but the veteran defenceman and his teammates are drawing confidence from a pair of victories at Enterprise Center over the last week.
By The Canadian Press
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A private cargo ship brought the makings of an Easter feast — as well as some Canadian-made treats — to the International Space Station on Friday, along with mice and little flying robots.
American astronaut Anne McClain and Canada’s David Saint-Jacques used the station’s robotic arm, Canadarm 2, to capture Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus capsule as they soared 415 kilometres above France.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Neepawa Banner & Press
NEEPAWA, Man. — What would our communities be like without volunteers? It’s a timely question to ask, especially since last week was National Volunteer Week. How would our lives be worse off without the 12.7 million Canadians who give their time?
Working for a newspaper, I feel like I have a front row seat to just how much work volunteers are doing in our communities. On almost every page of the paper, there’s evidence of those giving their time. Many of the stories we cover are about vital work being undertaken by individual volunteers and volunteer-run boards. Many of our ads are for events and initiatives put on by volunteers. We print thank you messages from those whose family members were helped and those whose lives were made a little more comfortable because of people who went out of their way to give their time. I’m always happy when we can share these stories.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes signed right-handed pitcher Eric Carter on Friday.
The Utah native pitched in the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization last season, splitting time with the High-A Florida State League’s Palm Beach Cardinals and the Double-A Texas League’s Springfield Cardinals.
By The Canadian Press
OTTAWA — Belmont Meat Products is recalling its Kirkland Signature brand Harvest Burger – Gourmet Blend – Veggie Burgers due to the possible presence of pieces of metal in the products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the burgers were sold in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and possibly other provinces.
Winnipeg police are investigating a robbery, vandalism and assault at a Corydon Avenue café as a hate crime.
Police were called to the BerMax Caffé + Bistro in the 1800 block of Corydon at around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday.
WINNIPEG — A man has died after being shot near a rail line in the 1000 block of Selkirk Avenue early Thursday.
Police responded just after 3 a.m. and found the man unresponsive. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and pronounced deceased.
By Scott Taylor
WINNIPEG — Darren Dunn is, generally, a happy guy. This spring, however, with the 2019 Live Racing Season right around the corner, the CEO of Assiniboia Downs has an extra reason to smile.
Despite the fact veterans such as Rohan Singh, Adolofo Morales and Prayven Badrie will not be returning to the Downs this summer, Dunn can assure punters and racing fans that there will be a huge jockey colony at the track this season.
