The Manitoba government has put forward a new bill that will prohibit liquor sales at convenience stores and gas stations in urban centers like Winnipeg. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe cited safety concerns,

The family of 83-year-old elder Victoria Comeau want to see more effective measures to address the root causes of violence within the province, after their loved one was seriously assaulted walking in Winnipeg’s north end last month.

Goalies_Winnipeg, Comrie 7-8-1 (22 shots-21 saves). Philadelphia, Ersson 18-11-4 (27-23). A_18,619 (19,543). T_2:16.

"We are living in an era that is increasingly cruel, mean, and rigid," says director Matthew Rankin, but "art still has the power to create proximity, to create this closeness."

Earlier Thursday, the Jets announced the signing of forward Jacob Julien to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old was Winnipeg’s fifth-round draft pick in 2023. He has 10 goals, 35 assists, in 58 games in his final season of junior hockey, with London of the Ontario League.

Juuse Saros made 23 saves and the Nashville Predators ended NHL-leading Winnipeg’s franchise-record winning streak at 11 games, beating the weary Jets 2-1 on Thursday night.

TSN: Chris Johnston said that the Boston Bruins have a lot going on, and defenseman Brandon Carlo could be one player they moved. They’ve got some pending UFA and should be active.