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winnipegfreepress.com > sports > football > nfl > 04/02/2026 > two-time-all-pro-cornerback-stephon-gilmore-announces-his-retirement

Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announces his retirement

2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (325+ words) Two-time All-Pro cornerback and 2019 NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore, who last played in 2024, has announced his retirement. | Gilmore issued an Instagram post Thursday that showed video highlights of his career and closed with the message, "The…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 04/02/2026 > the-ones-with-the-buns

In photos: Winnipeg bakers prepare for Easter

3+ hour, 49+ min ago  (206+ words) The bakers at Harvest Bakery have been busy this week in preparation of the Holy weekend. The staff made more than 2,000 hot cross buns on Wednesday to get ready for the Easter demand. The baked good, which is decorated with…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > briefings > winnipeg-jets-at-dallas-stars-4

Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars

4+ hour, 44+ min ago  (1769+ words) Greetings from Dallas, where the Winnipeg Jets" playoff hopes face another stiff test with the fourth and final meeting of the season series with the Stars. The Jets have won consecutive games and took four of the past five to…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > sports > football > cfl > 04/02/2026 > veteran-quarterback-chad-kelly-ready-to-return-as-toronto-argonauts-starter

Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly ready to return as Toronto Argonauts starter

2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (887+ words) Chad Kelly feels like he's ready to resume being the Toronto Argonauts' starting quarterback. Kelly missed all of last season recovering from a leg injury suffered in the 2024 East Division final. Toronto will open training camp next month and the…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > arts-and-life > 04/02/2026 > this-years-jazz-festival-trumpeted-as-worldly-journey-of-discovery

This year’s jazz festival trumpeted as worldly journey of discovery

3+ hour, 53+ min ago  (719+ words) Jazz Winnipeg knows how to cast (and bask in) the spotlight. After teasing audiences with headliner announcements since late last year, Jazz Winnipeg announced the full lineup " including 50 artists from eight countries " for the 2026 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, which…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > arts-and-life > entertainment > celebrities > 04/02/2026 > shen-yun-shows-cancelled-in-toronto-after-unfounded-threats

Shen Yun shows cancelled in Toronto after ‘unfounded’ threats

4+ hour, 56+ min ago  (165+ words) TORONTO " The presenter of Shen Yun's run in Toronto says the venue hosting the dance troupe's shows has cancelled the performances after receiving bomb threats." The Falun Dafa Association of Toronto says the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > canada > 04/02/2026 > vancouver-police-used-pokemon-card-sting-it-was-super-effective

Vancouver police used Pokémon card sting. It was super effective!

3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (340+ words) VANCOUVER " Up until someone started using bear spray on unsuspecting victims trying to sell their Pok'mon trading cards online, Vancouver police say they weren't aware of the resurgent collectible trend." Sgt. Ryan Campbell says thefts occurred on five consecutive days…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > arts-and-life > 04/02/2026 > wieners-and-buns

Dachshund playgroup in Winnipeg completes a social circle

4+ hour ago  (1099+ words) It's just before 7 p.m. on a sunny Tuesday evening in March, and dachshunds are descending upon Earl Grey Community Centre from every direction, straining at their leashes to get inside. These pups know what's up. It's time for the wiener dog…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > arts-and-life > entertainment > tv > 04/02/2026 > vic-rauter-the-voice-of-tsns-curling-coverage-to-retire-after-53-year-career

"Oh My! Oh My!" Longtime TSN curling broadcaster Vic Rauter to retire

9+ hour, 39+ min ago  (881+ words) Brad Gushue still gets chills every time he watches the clip " with TSN's Vic Rauter on the call " of his famous shot to win his first Canadian men's curling championship in 2017. "He really did a very good job of explaining…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > briefings > minimum-wage-up-moon-mission-boy-kibble

Minimum wage up, moon mission, boy kibble

7+ hour, 44+ min ago  (972+ words) We're back with the Scoop, to keep you in the loop. " University of Manitoba students are facing the highest tuition hike in years. " The Winnipeg Goldeyes have revealed a single-game, alternate name change. " Whether you are embarking on an Easter…...