Mall makeover, fossilized vomit, revitalizing Point Douglas
Plus: How students in Elmwood are creating community pride

Nicole Buffie:

Pick a lane — just not a back lane

Residential food truck brought crowds, garbage to Tyndall Park for months, neighbour says Read More

Malak Abas:

Kildonan Place’s $30M food court redevelopment to add seats, vendors, new mall entryway

A long-awaited, $30-million renovation of Kildonan Place’s food court has finally begun. Read More

Tyler Searle:

Former CAO was in ‘dark period’

Sheegl abused alcohol amid police HQ allegations, inquiry told Read More

Svjetlana Mlinarevic:

Mother says son, 11, bullied, beaten for being Indigenous

The mother of an 11-year-old Indigenous boy says he was the victim of a racially motivated beating by two boys from his class at Stonybrook Middle School in Steinbach. Read More

Ariel Gordon:

Freeze, please

Relationship with city’s icy waterways warms many a Winnipegger’s heart Read More

Eva Wasney:

By design

Elmwood students’ clothing venture instils pride, breaks down stereotypes in blue-collar neighbourhood Read More

Fossilized vomit provides insight on predator that lived 290 million years ago

BRANDON — A Brandon University paleontologist has helped identify prehistoric barf that’s nearly 290 million years old — and could be the oldest known example of fossilized vomit from a land-dwelling ... Read More

Julia-Simone Rutgers:

U of M partners with firm behind proposed sand mine to study Manitoba groundwater

University of Manitoba researchers will soon have a new, non-invasive tool to study the province’s vast groundwater resources after inking a partnership with Alberta-based mining company Sio Silica. ... Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Wesmen drop Dinos, advance to men’s basketball semifinal

The Winnipeg Wesmen were one of the best teams in the country on home court this season, and while a late surge threatened that trend in the biggest game of the year, the nationally ranked No. 3 progr... Read More

Kevin Rollason:

Mice infestation leads to closure of food establishments

Five food service establishments — including three restaurants and a meat market — in a single block on Portage Avenue were closed by health inspectors for several days after a rodent infestation was discovered. Read More

Chris Kitching:

From eyesore to eye-catching

New homes, businesses and parks anchor plan for revitalized Point Douglas Read More

Nicole Buffie:

City library visits up 28 per cent from 2022

Despite rebound, change in use could prevent return to pre-COVID-19 numbers Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Province to power up smart thermostat program, rebates

Manitobans may get cash for turning down the thermostat during peak energy-use periods next winter. Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Parents of late Humboldt hockey player go green for organ donor campaign

Even Mick E. Moose traded his Winnipeg Jets jersey for a green shirt. The beloved team mascot was part of a crowd that gathered at the Manitoba legislature Wednesday to mark the annual launch of th... Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Main Street Project basement becoming donation-based ‘store’

Soon, Winnipeg’s homeless population will have their own store to shop for clothing and hygiene products, free of charge. The basement of Main Street Project’s Main Street shelter is being transfor... Read More

Aaron Epp:

‘Anti-social’ dancer fell in love with metal, ‘community’ at WECC

Dammecia Hall is an artist, and for her that means spending a lot of time by herself. “I’m extremely anti-social,” says the dancer, choreographer and educator. “But as soon as you put me in a socia... Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Time for action now as Manitobans with addictions continue to suffer

The numbers in Manitoba’s latest auditor general’s report aren’t just statistics — they are a mirror reflecting a government that’s falling dangerously short in protecting some of the most vulnerable people in the province. Read More

Jen Zoratti:

‘Looksmaxxing’ hammers home a new standard of attractiveness

‘Pain is beauty” is not a new concept. Guys hitting themselves in the face with hammers? That’s new. Read More

Michael Benarroch:

Canada’s university funding system is broken

For decades, Canadian universities have delivered a world-class education at a remarkably accessible cost. Nationally, Manitoba has among the lowest tuition fees in the country. However, like many universities across Canada, the University of Manitoba is facing a new reality that can no longer be ignored. Read More

Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press:

Purchase scanned at the wrong price? This policy may help you get it for free

Next time you're at a cash register and a product scans up at the wrong price, an often-forgotten policy could help you get it for free or at a discount. Here's everything you need to know about ho... Read More

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press:

Side hustle starting to drain you? When to throw in the towel on your side business

Spending endless hours building something you're passionate about takes perseverance, but sometimes, it doesn't turn out how you expected. Experts say taking an analytical approach can help determine if it's time to throw in the towel.  Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Value of Valentine’s Day money chat

Affairs of heart inevitably require less romantic finance talk sooner or later — so why not today? Read More

Malak Abas:

‘Neighbourhood staple’ Oakwood Cafe to shutter

Post-pandemic financial struggles lead to ‘really, really terrible’ decision to close March 8: owner Read More

David Sanderson:

It’s all relative

When it comes to naming local eateries, proprietors keep it in the family Read More

Craig Lord, The Canadian Press:

Food inflation expected to jump in January amid tax changes: economists

OTTAWA - Economists expect tax changes from a year ago will result in a year-over-year surge in food prices when Statistics Canada reports January inflation figures later this week. StatCan will pu... Read More

Free Press Arts & Life staff:

What’s up: Shrugging Doctor, Adèle M. Wilding, BPM at WAG, The Trews, Sue Gordon & Aliana Au

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Jen Zoratti:

New Royal Winnipeg Ballet artistic director takes big leap with new season

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s forthcoming 2026/27 season will mark the start of a new chapter for the company: it’s the first to be entirely programmed by newly minted artistic director Christopher Stow... Read More

Ben Waldman:

Consolidation plan

Actor takes on challenge of multiple roles in one-man show Read More

Ben Waldman:

Carol Shields’ airport vignettes set to take off again

The first play by one of Manitoba’s finest writers is scheduled for a return flight to local stages this weekend, with the Shoestring Players bringing Carol Shields’ Departures and Arrivals to the Forrest Nickerson Theatre. Read More

The week that was: Feb. 9-16

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