Health curriculum, new pro soccer club president appointed, ex-law dean arrested
Plus: A new permanent CMHR exhibit looks at Black experiences in Canada

Maggie Macintosh:

Parents still in charge amid health curriculum overhaul: premier

Students still able to opt out of classes with sensitive lessons on sexuality, drug use Read More

Mike McIntyre:

New season, new digs

Jets land state-of-the-art dressing room after off-season of renovations Read More

Chris Kitching:

Health Canada suspends plasma collection at Grifols Taylor Avenue clinic

Company announced pause at facilities across country last month Read More

Grace Anne Paizen:

‘It’s our time’

Decorated business vet Spiring announced as NSL Winnipeg president Read More

Malak Abas:

Labour leaders, councillors urge Wyatt to reconsider re-election bid

Transcona incumbent, who faces sex assault charges, says he’s not surprised decision hasn’t been ‘universally embraced’ Read More

Chris Kitching:

Kinew ‘open to everything’ after Bell’s 911 failures

Premier Wab Kinew signalled Tuesday he’s open to all potential options, including switching 911 providers, if feasible, after a series of outages in Manitoba. Kinew, who’s spoken to Bell Canada CEO... Read More

Eva Wasney:

Lonely orphan wells landscape

Province’s small oil, gas sector lists 31 ownerless sites — far cry from thousands in Alberta, Saskatchewan Read More

Janine LeGal:

Bond with beastie besties beneficial for seniors

Animal and aging experts alike say little companions play huge role in promoting better health and well-being as we age Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Gillingham in lead with decided voters

More than 50 per cent undecided, poll shows Read More

Joshua A. Bickel And Annika Hammerschlag, The Associated Press:

Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Research scientist Ashish Rajurkar kneels in the dirt, lifting a large clod of soil tangled around a soybean plant. He knocks away pieces of earth from the plant's roots, which ... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Post-secondary leaders to discuss cross-campus collaborations

The artificial intelligence boom is inducing panic about the makeup of Manitoba’s future workforce and influencing new post-secondary application trends. What remains a constant, says the economist... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Relief, reproach from law school staff after disgraced ex-dean’s arrest in France

The overseas arrest of a disgraced former law dean who defrauded the University of Manitoba out of more than $600,000 is being met both with relief and renewed frustration in the local legal community. Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

‘Opportunity for us to grow’

RRC Polytech among 10 civilian schools selected by Ottawa to train RCAF aircraft technicians Read More

Josiah Neufeld:

Making chatter matter

CMU instructor uses camper audio studio to capture stories of human connection in a time of isolation, alienation Read More

Heather Hollingsworth And Nicky Forster, The Associated Press:

As the coding boom fades, computer science grads focus on AI skills in choppy job market

Computer science student Jack Zemke was getting nowhere despite sending out hundreds of job applications that mostly disappeared into the void — ignored. With his graduation from Tula... Read More

Scott Billeck:

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

Single mom says thief pretended to be her, passed credit union’s authentication process Read More

Nicole Buffie:

‘Wild, wild summer’: storms produce all-time number of damage claims at MPI

More than 40,000 storm-related claims have been opened with Manitoba Public Insurance stemming from summer storms, marking a historic high. Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Province applauds apprenticeship numbers

‘Early results are promising’ on first five projects under Manitoba Jobs Agreement, minister says; critics not so sure Read More

Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press:

Dollar breakfasts, used Billy bookcases: Ikea’s latest affordability pitch

From second-hand Billy bookcases to cheaper meals, Ikea is leaning into its low-cost roots as cash-strapped Canadians look for more affordable ways to furnish their homes and feed their families. T... Read More

Nicole Buffie:

No turning back

Manitobans mostly optimistic about time change Read More

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press:

Buy Canadian scanner apps have exploded online. How do you know which one is right?

One app tells you a bottle of Heinz tomato ketchup is prepared in Canada, another deems it partially Canadian, while a third calls it "not Canadian-owned." For consumers scouring the grocery store ... Read More

Morgan Modjeski:

Mayor honours pair who rescued little girl, father from Red River in August

A “proud and thankful” Mayor Scott Gillingham honoured two Winnipeggers Friday who rescued a young girl who fell into the Red River last month. Read More

Sheldon Birnie:

Writer’s got a type

Winnipeg author relies on typewriter collection to punch out manuscripts Read More

AV Kitching:

Dream collection

Winnipegger’s attic boutique bucks fast-fashion habits Read More

David Sanderson:

Blossoms on wheels

Vintage ride revs up rainbow-hued appeal of fresh-cut-flower venture Read More

Jonathan Szo and Joy Chikezie:

Students and rising tuition

Students in Manitoba are facing additional costs at a time when many are already struggling with the rising cost of living, despite repeated promises from the provincial government to make life more affordable. Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Not falling back means time loop remains unclosed

That hour you sacrificed to the sun gods in the spring? Gone. Not coming back. We’ve sprung forward and we shan’t be falling back — not in November, and (possibly) not ever. The scale shall remain unbalanced and the loop shall remain unclosed as Manitoba has adopted permanent daylight time. Read More

Rebecca Chambers:

Police response makes a difference in West Broadway

When Winnipeg police executed a major drug bust in West Broadway at the end of July, the effects were immediately felt in the neighbourhood, but not in the form of an immediate sense of calm. Instead, it was like someone had kicked a wasp nest. Read More

Dan Lett:

Kinew delivered what most of us wanted; now we’ll have to deal with the consequences

Premier Wab Kinew has decided to adopt permanent daylight savings time, which means a permanent end to the spring forward, fall back tradition of adjusting our clocks. And absolutely no one is surprised. Read More

Carol Sanders:

Unspent public funds raise questions

Budget reveals province underspent on crucial departments related to justice, public safety Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Insurance who’s who

Life, disability coverage confusingly diverse ecosystem for most Canadians seeking to balance protection with affordability Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

Seniors, consumers seek promises from council candidates to transfer water, sewer rate decisions to PUB

Groups representing seniors, consumers and people living in poverty say a provincial oversight agency should gain the power to set Winnipeg water and sewer rates, partly to ensure future fees are affordable. Read More

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press:

Big banks exploring Canadian dollar-based digital money with tokenized deposits

TORONTO - Canada's big banks are exploring the development of Canadian dollar-based digital money, starting with a tokenized deposits initiative. Tokenized deposits are traditional ba... Read More

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press:

‘Hard to navigate’: Flair CEO says budget airlines strained by sky-high fuel costs

Flair Airlines chief executive Len Corrado is feeling the heat from high jet fuel prices as he steers the budget carrier away from a recent strategy targeting business travellers and destinat... Read More

What’s up

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Conrad Sweatman:

History lessons

Permanent exhibition at human rights museum looks at Black experience in Canada Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Lost & found

Winnipeg artist’s solo exhibition invites viewers on a disorienting, rewarding journey Read More

Jen Zoratti:

A more intimate dance

RWB’s Studio Series offers up-close ballet experience Read More

Holly Harris:

Don’t miss these 10 concerts during a jam-packed season

Shorter days and dipping temperatures also trumpet the launch of another jam-packed arts season, with a full slate of world-class concerts. Read More

AV Kitching:

Happily guiding others through city’s art world

The last Saturday in September is fast approaching and Ed Benjamin, 69, is gearing up for his regular volunteer stint at Nuit Blanche. While he hasn’t grabbed this year’s T-shirt yet — he’ll only b... Read More

Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press:

Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million

Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” gave the North American box office a shot in the arm in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony Pictures release earned $60 million in ticket sales from 3,684 l... Read More

Randall King:

Captive crew

American Hostage stars recall warmth of Winnipeggers during brutal winter Read More

The Week That Was: Sept. 14 to 19

This week's news quiz topics include: Household travel survey, wireless alerts, the Winnipeg Jets and daylight time Take the quiz