Manitoba’s oldest senior, Date my Mate, iconic steakhouse shut
Plus: What's open, what's closed, and what's up for Victoria Day

Carol Sanders:

Bell MTS connects NDP minister, Tory critic, union leader… in anger over 911 outage

More than 50 people were unable to get through to 911 because of a Bell MTS service outage last month, a report to the national broadcast regulator reveals. Read More

Erik Pindera:

Ottawa, province breached First Nations’ constitutional rights, Manitoba judge says in ‘historic’ ruling

The federal and provincial governments have managed First Nations child welfare in Manitoba in a way that breached the communities’ constitutionally protected right to self-governance, the chief justi... Read More

Chris Kitching:

‘Steeped in history’: Fort Garry Hotel up for sale

Real estate firms say downtown landmark could fetch as much as $70M Read More

Chris Kitching:

Rae and Jerry’s ordered closed after sewer backup

Owner says restaurant awaiting inspection after thorough cleanup Read More

Free Press staff:

What’s open, what’s closed in Winnipeg this Victoria Day

While the May long weekend often marks the unofficial start of summer for Manitobans, Victoria Day recognizes the birthday of Queen Victoria and Canada’s connection with the British monarchy. Read More

Julia-Simone Rutgers:

The green economic machine

Nature is a big part of the Canadian economy — but how big? We crunched the numbers. Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Downtown’s heart and soul

Community safety partnership’s green-clad foot soldiers hit the street to help — not to harass — whenever, however they can Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Free condoms save money on health care: med students

UNIVERSITY medical students want the province to provide free condoms and better sex education as Manitoba contends with a public health emergency owing to escalating rates of HIV infection. Kyla G... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Université de Saint‑Boniface adds nursing spots thanks to provincial funding boost

Université de Saint‑Boniface is expanding its nursing training program — the only one of its kind delivered entirely in French in Western Canada — by 30 seats this fall. Read More

Josiah Neufeld:

Exhibit helps tell story of Sikh immigrant who put life on line

A Sikh Century of Service is on display Friday at the University of Winnipeg. Read More

Rianna Lim, The Canadian Press:

Mass cybersecurity breach of learning platform hits Canadian post-secondary schools

Multiple post-secondary institutions across Canada say they've been impacted by a cyberattack targeting an education system used by thousands of schools globally. Technology company Instructure sai... Read More

Devin Stevens, The Canadian Press:

Halifax’s oldest cemetery offers student researchers a glimpse into buried history

HALIFAX -  The gravestones in Halifax's oldest cemetery mark the final resting place of judges, privateers and even the British commander who had the White House set on fire two centuries ago. Now,... Read More

Erik Pindera:

Dry, windy conditions generate wildfire warnings across province

The leader of a Manitoba municipality devastated last year by a deadly wildfire is reflecting on how his community has rebuilt — and is preparing for what’s next — as dry, windy conditions spark conce... Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

Pan Am Pool closing in January, major repairs expected to take 16 months

The Pan Am Pool will close to the public for more than a year to allow for major repairs, beginning next January, which could force some athletes to travel for training. A city document seeks a con... Read More

Scott Billeck:

Slow down, exercise patience around workers, road-safety committee urges drivers

A Manitoba committee focused on roadway worker safety is calling on drivers to slow down and stay alert following a recent surge in collisions involving workers. SAFE Roads says transportation-rela... Read More

Denise Duguay:

TV that brings you home, whether you like it or not

Divorce is hard. Divorce with children is monstrous. For Paula (Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black), newly divorced from Karl (Jake Johnson, New Girl), those challenges pale after she witnesses what she thinks is a crime and falls down a rabbit hole of violence, blackmail, possibly murder and … youth soccer? Read More

Melissa Martin:

A bright, sunny, happy 110th birthday party for Manitoba’s most senior citizen

She was born the year women won the right to vote in Manitoba. She was married just days before the beginning of the Second World War. For 77 years, she built a life on her own as a widow, scraping to... Read More

Carol Sanders:

Pallister, Harris, Kreviazuk among 12 ‘exceptional’ Manitobans honoured

Order of Manitoba recipients for 2026 announced Read More

AV Kitching:

Voracious volunteer trades stethoscope for choirbook

Retired nurse Helen Cooper has spent the last 20-plus years volunteering at arts organizations and festivals throughout the city. Her longest ongoing role is with the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festiv... Read More

Morgan Modjeski:

Animal control develops softer touch

‘Guns ablazing’ approach changes to education, support and resources Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Heated Rivalry parody going full steam ahead in NYC

Alan Kliffer is bringing The Cottage to off-Broadway. The New York-based, Winnipeg-born and -raised impresario is directing and producing Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, which opens May 12 for an eight-week run at the 6th Floor Theater. Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Legislature language ban doesn’t make sense, doesn’t solve problem

Speaker Tom Lindsey’s recent ruling prohibiting MLAs from using certain words was undoubtedly well-intentioned. But there’s a growing problem with applying decades-old parliamentary rules to modern political realities. Read More

Niigaan Sinclair:

Someone call the PM: next governor general doesn’t speak a single Indigenous language

This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney selected former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour as the country’s 31st governor general. Read More

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press:

Young people are facing another tough summer labour market. Here’s how to land a job

It's shaping up to be another tough year for summer job seekers. Competition is still high as fewer companies open up entry-level or seasonal roles amid ongoing economic uncertainties... Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Investment pros’ dos and don’ts

New book examines how world’s leading stock pickers may only be right half the time but still get exceptional returns over long run Read More

AV Kitching:

Three Winnipeg restaurants among Canada’s best

Deer + Almond, Nola and Peacock make list of country’s top eateries Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Hermanos steakhouse to shutter, relocate in Exchange

Winnipeggers have three weeks to get a Baby Cabrera at Hermanos before the longtime South American steakhouse closes its doors — for now. Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Grocery, convenience store PST relief unfair to restaurants, industry advocates argue

Restaurant advocates are warning of layoffs and a strain on Manitoba’s economy if proposed legislation moves forward. On Monday, Restaurants Canada renewed calls for the provincial government to ax... Read More

What’s up

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AV Kitching:

Secrets & survival

Exhibition takes Canadian history of Chinese oppression from the archives into the light Read More

Ben Waldman:

Old for her age

'Kimberly Akimbo' takes on mortality with heart and humour Read More

AV Kitching:

The play’s the thing

New craft exhibition gives artists licence to lighten up Read More

Ben Waldman:

Theatre review: Musical examines romance through lens of reality TV

A new musical from mother-daughter team Sara and Reena Kreindler sets out to observe whether it always takes a fool to rush in. Anita Stephen (Carlyn Graff-Czehryn) is an emerging Winnipeg anthropo... Read More

AV Kitching:

Perfect pitch

Latest dating trend sees people hyping attributes of friend in front of crowd Read More

The Week That Was: May 3 to May 9

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