The Wrap: Election round-up, Olive Garden attacker sentenced, and a wealth of collector cars

Good evening. Here’s a look at what our newsroom has been working on today:

Election round-up

Carol Sanders:

Tories promise tax deferral for seniors who own homes

The Progressive Conservatives have promised to create a program to allow Manitoba seniors to defer all or some of their yearly property taxes. Read More

Danielle Da Silva:

Shape up or ship out: Kinew

NDP leader promises sanctions for ineffective health care managers, new incentives for nurses Read More

The Canadian Press:

Manitoba Nurses Union endorses NDP health plan

WINNIPEG - Manitoba's largest nurses union is endorsing the provincial NDP's health-care plan ahead of the Oct. 3 election. The Manitoba Nurses Union says the plan works to remove barriers and prom... Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Tory rally in park draws 100

A wave of blue immersed Kirkbridge Park, as the Progressive Conservative party played host to an election campaign rally Wednesday evening in south Winnipeg. “We’re gonna bring this home for Manito... Read More

Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press:

Manitoba Tories make another promise of financial aid without their leader

WINNIPEG - Manitoba Progressive Conservatives made another campaign promise of financial aid Thursday. And, for the second straight day, leader Heather Stefanson was not part of the event. Scott Jo... Read More

Stefanson goes North on campaign trail

The Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader and candidate for Tuxedo is taking her campaign to far-flung regions beyond her constituency ahead of the weekend. Read More

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'I wish you chose not to stab someone... but I’m thankful you chose me'

A man who randomly targeted a waitress at an Olive Garden in Winnipeg has been sentenced to six years in prison.

In an emotional impact statement, the victim detailed the traumatic effect of the crime on her health, her family and her community.

By Tyler Searle:

‘My entire life meant nothing’

Olive Garden server confronts man who stabbed her Read More

'You’ll see the best of every level here'

If you ever wanted a chance to be behind the wheel of an ’89 Jag or ’69 El Camino on cruise night, this could be your chance.

Or maybe you want to get way out there with a ’53 Dodge Powerwagon Ambulance, or a classic ’78 Corvette Stingray or a rare ’99 Plymouth Prowler. Or go very classic with a 1935 Ford Hot Rod Pickup.

They’re all going to be on the block this week as Associated Auto Auctions in Headingley holds the largest collector car auction in Manitoba’s history.

Martin Cash:

Collector car auction largest in province’s history

Long-time collector car enthusiast, Bryne McKay, has a six-car garage with one empty stall that’s been driving him crazy. He may be able to get that fixed over the course of the next eight days as ... Read More

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Local

Nicole Buffie: Serious crash at West Kildonan intersection known for collisions

Nicole Buffie: Gillingham in lead with decided voters

Gabrielle Piché: Elmwood–East Kildonan candidate promises to tackle ‘inefficiency’ in government

Maggie Macintosh: New health curriculum puts emphasis on harm reduction

Gabrielle Piché: National Black Canadians Summit celebrates culture, combats racism

Scott Billeck: Steinbach Credit Union member warns others after scammer steals $10K

Janine LeGal: A life’s story: activist, educator, organizer knew the true meaning of community

Dean Pritchard: ‘She was looking to destroy me’: convicted harasser faces new charges

Janine LeGal: Experts say small companions play huge role in well-being as we age

Eva Wasney: Northern First Nation calls for voluntary ban of moose hunting as numbers dwindle

Opinion

Tory McNally: Back to routine, sharp as a new pencil

Editorial: Canadian politicians speaking with one voice

Ben Sigurdson: Cabernet Sauvignon star of wine festival

Free Press: Letters, Sept. 19

Joel Schlesinger: Life, disability coverage confusingly diverse ecosystem for most Canadians

David Matas: Canada must not accept another Iranian autocracy

Peter McKenna: Can Brazil’s Lula best Bolsonaro’s backers?

Ron Thiessen: Where is the rest of the plan?

Laura Rance-Unger: Prickly relationship with EU farm policies

Jen Zoratti: Not falling back means time loop remains unclosed

Arts & Life

Grace Anne Paizen: Botterill’s memoir Why Not You is sure to inspire future rosters in women’s sports

Conrad Sweatman: Permanent exhibition at human rights museum looks at Black experience in Canada

David Sanderson: Vintage ride revs up rainbow-hued appeal of fresh-cut-flower venture

Randall King: TV review: locally shot American Hostage smooths over tricky tonal shifts

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Harriet Zaidman: Grieving child builds backyard rocket ship

Reviewed by Kathryne Cardwell: Give-and-take relationship of Roman leaders takes centre stage in Harris’s historical fiction

Reviewed by Zilla Jones: Family account spiced with magic realism, geopolitical intrigue and a ghost story

Reviewed by Morley Walker: Near-future U.S. the setting for surreal dual-world storyline

Sports

Mike McIntyre: Jets up against the clock

Mike McIntyre: New Jets show promise despite loss to experienced Oilers

Taylor Allen: Former Winnipeg Jet doing his part for future of funded deaf athletes

Taylor Allen: Former Bombers linebacker Gauthier enjoying career as electrician

GEORGE WILLIAMS: Gunnn comes out blazing to claim Gold Cup

Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Keilty-Dilling’s hot hands; Rise rumble standings; Tides in must-win territory

Mike McIntyre: Hellebuyck standoff caused by… Nathan MacKinnon?

Ken Wiebe: Jets’ Niederreiter looks for bounce-back season after return to full health

Kaitlyn McGrath, The Canadian Press: Former figure skater Tessa Virtue, PWHL player Sarah Nurse to launch YouTube shows

Joshua Frey-Sam: Big time roster turnovers reflected in Rifles play

Business

Aaron Epp: Sod turned on new apartment complex for Old Kildonan

Gabrielle Piché: Province applauds apprenticeship numbers

Gabrielle Piché: Winnipeg chamber chair seeks to connect local biz with arts industry, prioritize ‘high-quality public space’

Gabrielle Piché: Gerdau recycling workers on strike

Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press: Dollar breakfasts, used Billy bookcases: Ikea’s latest affordability pitch

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX edges lower on broad losses to finish the week, U.S. stocks post mixed results

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Corus must ‘take some risks’ after recapitalization approval grants lifeline: expert

Josh Funk And Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press: Warren Buffett gives up chairman title at Berkshire Hathaway in the next step of his succession plan

Gabrielle Piché: ‘Wealth of experience, energy’: Buhse set for Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce board chair role

Gabrielle Piché: Opaskwayak Cree Nation tabs up to $20 million to get into aerospace, defence manufacturing

Canada and World

Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press: Gunshots ring out at B.C. ostrich farm as cull moves ahead

Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press: Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

The Canadian Press: Canadian judokas Gauthier-Drapeau, Reyes win bronze at Tokyo Grand Slam

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Sweeping tariffs could be 3% hit to Canadian economy, even with carve-outs: report

Charlotte Kramon And Jeff Martin, The Associated Press: Shooter attacked CDC headquarters to protest COVID-19 vaccines

Matthew Scace, The Canadian Press: Canadian ice climbers bring thriving, nascent sport to world championship in Edmonton

The Canadian Press: Woman faces more charges in Taylor Swift ticket scam, 2nd person charged: police

Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press: Heightened security for Manitoba politicians appears to be a sign of the times

Giada Zampano And Sylvia Hui, The Associated Press: Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around the globe as Oct. 7 anniversary nears

The Canadian Press: Emir of Qatar to visit Ottawa on what will be his first official trip to Canada

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