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Trucker arrested, retail theft, FASD court, byelection blackout, Toews recovery, SATC wrap
Plus: Read to the end for a bear-y sweet birthday bash

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

 

'Reforms must begin now'

Scott Billeck:

Trucker who fled after 2024 crash that killed Manitoba mother, child arrested at Toronto airport

Family of mother, girl who died near Altona urges Canada to crack down on ‘unqualified’ truck drivers Read More

 
 
 

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'Akin to Bonnie and Clyde'

Dean Pritchard:

Grocery gangster saved by the cell

Drug-addicted mother who stole thousands of dollars worth of items from supermarkets turns life around in jail Read More

 

Erik Pindera:

When the prices spike, so do the thefts, grocers say

Local retailers say laundry products have long been among the targets of shoplifters looking to resell what they steal for a quick buck. Read More

 
 

'You can’t be afraid to try things'

Erik Pindera:

Breaking the cycle of FASD-related crime and punishment

Specialized court helps Manitobans with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, but stigma and scarce resources remain barriers Read More

 
 

'This premier is not above the law'

Carol Sanders:

Tories accuse Kinew of breaking byelection blackout rules

The opposition Progressive Conservatives filed a complaint with the Manitoba Commissioner of Elections Friday, accusing NDP Premier Wab Kinew of making a new government promise despite a byelection blackout. Read More

 
 

'Hats off to Ayurveda'

Mike McIntyre:

Long road to rejuvenation

Jets centre Toews regains balance on, off NHL ice via Indian holistic system Ayurveda Read More

 
 

'Neither mirror nor window, but a closed door'

Jen Zoratti:

And Just Like That… gave menopause a big pass

Watching the third and final season of And Just Like That…, I couldn’t help but wonder: why isn’t Carrie Bradshaw writing about menopause? Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Carol Sanders: Tory health critic ‘disappointed’ after being rebuffed by health officials
Morgan Modjeski: Drug recovery centre opens office in ‘heart of the city’
Scott Billeck: Pokemon thieves clear out collectibles shop
Malak Abas: Mayoral contenders focus on recreation funding, 911, littered streets
Joyanne Pursaga: Downtown no place to be after dark, huge majority of Winnipeggers say in survey
Nicole Buffie: Citizen reports help highlight connectivity issues across southwest Manitoba
Zoe Pierce: Rural residents ‘outraged’ property owner charged after shots fired during confrontation with alleged thieves: MLA
Carol Sanders: Legal aid underfunding violates Charter, lawsuit claims
Joyanne Pursaga: Wolseley residents put down roots to save elms
Aaron Epp: A life's story: ‘Ivor the Driver’ found his calling in the ranching life
 

Opinion

Laura Rance-Unger: Multiple factors add up to difficult harvest
Niigaan Sinclair: AI poses threat to Indigenous culture, knowledge, creativity
Laura Reimer: What do we elect a school trustee to do?
Editorial: Is ‘tornado alley’ moving north?
Tory McNally: 9 to 5: workplace wake-up call still has something to say
Free Press: Letters, Sept. 12
Jen Zoratti: Goodness alive, well in N.L.-set musical
Editorial: The port of Churchill — but done right
Mac Horsburgh: Evaluating the athletic complaint process
Peter McKenna: Is Trump about to poke Quebec’s political beehive?
 

Arts & Life

Ben Waldman: Stage tells only half the story in marvellously meta show
Conrad Sweatman: Artist’s inspired work brings Red River Métis story back to Portage and Main
Maureen Scurfield: Nifty neighbours also jonesing for geniality
Reviewed by Anita Daher: Debut adult novel proves a twisty, satisfying cozy mystery
Reviewed by Jenna Boholij: Moriarty brings back Pirriwee gang in follow-up to smash hit Big Little Lies
Reviewed by Susan Huebert: Resilience of Afghan women put to the test
Reviewed by Sheilla Jones: Residental school denialism tackled head on in valuable new collection of essays
Free Press: On the Night Table: Sean Burns
Reviewed by Matt Henderson: Links between video games, violence pale in comparison to their miseducative nature
Ben Sigurdson: Book awards back Sept. 19 with six prizes
 

Sports

Taylor Allen: Bombers exact revenge in Banjo Bowl, lose Collaros to injury
Mike McIntyre: Blown save sees Goldeyes season slip away
Ryan Desjarlais: Roblin links a hidden gem
Taylor Allen: DAZN hires former Bombers QB Streveler as CFL, NFL analyst
Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press: Blue Jays fall to Orioles in opener of critical three-game series
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Record broken; standings rocked; Calgary a wild watch
George Williams: Mechanic Susie helps turn jockey standings around at Assiniboia Downs
Taylor Allen: It all comes down to the Banjo Bowl
Joshua Frey-Sam: American takes men’s senior title, Manitoban Fanning finishes third
David Sanderson: What it means to be green… in a city beholden to the blue and gold
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Winnipeg-produced podcast Careers Under Construction keeps rolling for Pederson Group
Gabrielle Piché: Mining, mineral exploration projects ramp up, First Nations training lags
Aaron Epp: Denim-focused firm Duer sets up Winnipeg shop
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Stellantis signs MOU on Brampton, Ont., plant as talks with union break down
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX rises on tech strength, U.S. stock markets also climb
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Roots reports Q2 loss, sets date for shareholder vote on privatization deal
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba-Canada Defence Alliance unveiled
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba’s economic growth this year dogged by ‘uncertainty’: report
Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press: Canada’s economic growth expected to rebound, but risks remain on the horizon: report
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: CRTC moves forward with changes to make it easier to compare internet plans
 

Canada

Kyle Duggan and Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Carney announces that Canada is dropping many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Carney says he will travel to Europe next week to deepen ties
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: With U.S. pressure, concern emerging about fate of online streaming, news bills
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Canada joins call to protect Gaza journalists, allow foreign media
Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press: Health Canada approves updated Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for fall
Keith Doucette and Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press: Police court documents provide detail on Nova Scotia missing children case
The Canadian Press: Hurricane to pass offshore of Atlantic region, but could complicate firefighting
Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press: B.C. chiefs say Cowichan title ruling ‘monumental,’ not meant to threaten homeowners
Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press: Legal arguments heard in fitness hearing for Vancouver festival attack suspect
Ashley Joannou and Nono Shen, The Canadian Press: Supporters head for B.C. ostrich farm as it plans top court appeal to stop cull
The Canadian Press: Tariffs: Quebec will donate rather than destroy expiring U.S. alcohol, minister says
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Tribunal orders Ottawa, First Nations to resume negotiations on child welfare reforms
 
 

World

Aamer Madhani And Dasha Litvinova, The Associated Press: Trump frustrated after thinking he made headway on Russia-Ukraine talks only to see Putin balk
Wafaa Shurafa And Sam Metz, The Associated Press: Israeli defense minister warns of Gaza City’s destruction unless Hamas yields to his country’s terms
Sam Mednick And Wafaa Shurafa, The Associated Press: For the first time, the world’s food crises authority announces a famine in Gaza
Laura Ungar And Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press: What is a famine and who declares one?
The Canadian Press: Hurricane to pass offshore of Atlantic region, but could complicate firefighting
Bharatha Mallawarachi, The Associated Press: Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe arrested on allegations of misusing state funds
Associated Press, The Associated Press: Court orders stray dogs in New Delhi released, easing its order to move them all to shelters
Eric Tucker, The Associated Press: FBI searches home and office of ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton
Colleen Slevin, Matthew Brown And Jesse Bedayn, The Associated Press: Colorado judge rejects plea deal for funeral director who acknowledged abusing 191 corpses
By Fernanda Figueroa, The Associated Press: Green spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communities
Graham Lee Brewer, The Associated Press: US releases Emmett Till investigation records ahead of 70th anniversary of his killing
Christine Fernando, John O'connor And Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press: ‘Stay out of our city’: Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target the city
 

One last thing...

The Associated Press:

Berlin’s newest panda twins, Leni and Lotti, celebrate their 1st birthday

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin's newest panda twins have celebrated their first birthday with frozen vegetable treats and a candle made out of bamboo shoots. The two female cubs were born at the Berlin Zoo o... Read More

 
 

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