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Premier on police HQ, Grifols reopens, rent control changes, Alberta referendum, the Barron brothers
Plus: What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas

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

 

'That’s crazy'

Joyanne Pursaga:

Police HQ report ‘outrageous’: Kinew

Premier promises to implement recommendations from inquiry after city leaders ‘ripped all of us off’

 
 
 

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'They can’t ever rely on remote inspections'

Chris Kitching:

Grifols plasma collection centre reopens

Innovation Drive location back in business after inspection from Health Canada

 
 

'We have to act to help Manitobans'

Scott Billeck:

Policy change gives Manitoba renters a break from proposed hikes

Increases must be approved by Residential Tenancies Branch before taking effect, province says

 
 

'A resounding endorsement of Confederation'

Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press:

Alberta’s Smith makes it clear separation now dead issue as long as she is premier

EDMONTON - Danielle Smith says Albertans have spoken in Monday's referendum and that as long as she is premier, separation is a dead issue.

 

Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press:

Alberta’s Smith to pursue immigration reforms, hints changes could take time

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will be moving ahead with sweeping changes to immigration after Monday's referendum.

 

Scott Billeck:

‘Canada is the best.’ Kinew applauds separatists’ failure in Alberta

Manitoba's Premier threw both hands in the air Tuesday, celebrating Albertans’ rejection of separation from Canada in a referendum one day earlier.

 

Tom Brodbeck:

Separation is dead, now Canada must unite

The overwhelming majority of Albertans sent a message that should put any serious campaign to break up the country on the back burner for a very long time.

 
 

'It’s always fun'

Ken Wiebe:

Barrons clash for eighth NHL dogfight

Brothers insist most matchups board battles rather than friendly fire

 
 
 

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Local

Maggie Macintosh: Researchers: lights at Henderson crossing ‘long overdue’
Malak Abas: Klein, Gillingham trade jabs over megaproject
Free Press staff: Arson probe launched in 3 separate fires at homes under construction
Joyanne Pursaga: Gillingham says Portage and Main underground should stay open
Matthew Frank: Three vying to unseat Allard in St. Boniface
Chris Kitching: Limited visibility, radio communication among safety issues cited in mid-air collision
Joyanne Pursaga: Mayoral candidates snipe over safety during radio debate
Malak Abas: Only two contenders for one seat in three city wards — Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood, Point Douglas, Daniel McIntyre
Dean Pritchard: Suspect with lighter, torch arrested, released four days before accused charged with murder in fatal arson, trial told
Free Press staff: E.K. resident able to get away after confrontation with knife-wielding thief who broke into his truck
 

Opinion

Free Press: Letters, Oct. 22
Shannon D. M. Moore and Melanie Janzen: A vote for public education
Editorial: Outbreak should never have happened
Mel Marginet: Can’t have our cake and eat it, too
Kyle Volpi Hiebert: Ukraine and Russia’s other war
Dan Lett: Rich get richer as NDP policy shifts leave opponents in dust
Kate Kehler and Molly McCracken: Addressing homelessness and toxic drug use
John R. Wiens: Reviving democracy requires engagement
Alison Conrad: Trees, birds and climate change matter in this election
Editorial: MPI gambles with low rate request
 

Arts & Life

Randall King: Winnipeg-shot biopic as daring as its subject
Sheldon Birnie: Tall Shadows brings original compositions to Faust screening
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Maureen Scurfield: Living a lie takes a toll on whole family
Ben Waldman: Play asks the cutting questions
Josiah Neufeld: Church members join synagogue congregation for interfaith exchange
Jen Zoratti: Exchange welcomes new gallery
Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman, The Canadian Press: Publisher cuts ties with Quebec author after saying it found evidence of AI use
Ben Waldman: Theatre preview: pointy-eared actors to stage Shakespeare tragedy in Goblin:Macbeth
Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: Angine de Poitrine announce 2027 world tour, including 2 Winnipeg dates
 

Business

Free Press staff: Winnipeg business closure scare leads Hydro to reschedule planned outage
Gabrielle Piché: Hydro eyes EV charging mitigation amid electricity shortfall forecast
Aaron Epp: Thompson terminal ‘will help unlock’ North
The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite rises more than 200 points, while U.S. markets also gain ground
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba Women in Trades Conference groundwork prepped
Gabrielle Piché: Assini Group seeks to bring more mining opportunities to 10 participating First Nations
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: ‘We’re not hurting them’: Trump walks back threat to ban Bombardier sales in U.S.
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Liberals will table 2026 federal budget on Nov. 5, finance minister says
Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman, The Canadian Press: Researcher who became sick after pesticide exposure asks government to follow science
The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite rises on broad gains, U.S. stock markets see mixed results
 

Sports

Ken Wiebe: Jets hit first patch of early-season turbulence
Taylor Allen: Bombers look to write one more post-season chapter with veteran core
Laurie Nealin: Winnipeg pair wins first senior international ahead of Skate Canada debut
Joshua Frey-Sam: Wesmen setter Tristan Arnold ready to meet the challenge
Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press: Opening night in the NBA provided some hints of what may be to come this season
Ken Wiebe: Jets out of tune against Blues
Taylor Allen: Playoff run for Bombers would mean longer stretch away for some
John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press: Raptors try to ignore expectations ahead of promising 2026-27 season
Stephen Wade, The Associated Press: Infantino set to take his FIFA reelection campaign to Japan to court Asian soccer federations
Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press: Small-ball Rays and their low payroll are four wins from their first World Series title
 

Canada

The Canadian Press: The 4 soldiers killed in fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
Sharif Hassan, The Canadian Press: ‘Perfect storm’: Extreme weather fuelled Wainwright military base fire, expert says
Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press: Skin grafts and surgeries: Reservist among critically injured in military base fire
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: New lawsuit filed challenging Trump’s tariffs on Canada
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press: Alberta NDP says referendum could leave Premier Smith battling internal divisions
The Canadian Press: PBO trims economic forecast for 2026 and 2027 amid new U.S. tariffs
Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press: Measles outbreak over after 2 years, thousands infected in Canada: PHAC
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: McDonald’s drone drop at Quebec maximum-security prison highlights contraband risks
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Canada’s Culture Minister touts commercial deals with creative sector in China
 
 

World

Lorne Cook, The Associated Press: EU unveils a new Arctic push as global warming and security threats reshape the region
Hanna Arhirova And Barry Hatton, The Associated Press: Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes following call with Rubio
Danica Kirka, The Associated Press: Sultan of Oman begins state visit to Britain as Gulf state plays pivotal role in Strait of Hormuz
James Pollard And Wyatte Grantham-philips, The Associated Press: Ahead of massive IPOs, AI companies are sketching plans to share their wealth
Josh Funk And Rio Yamat, The Associated Press: FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
The Associated Press: Trucker protest leaves supermarket shelves and gas pumps empty in southern Italy
The Associated Press: Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father
Darlene Superville, The Associated Press: Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud
Estefanía Pinto Ruiz/enlace Latino Nc, The Associated Press: Reports of scam losses topped $1 billion in North Carolina over five years
Tom Nouvian, The Associated Press: France announces nightly curfews ‘for as long as necessary’ in Paris and other big cities
 

One last thing...

Jessica Hill, The Associated Press:

Man who snatched Peachy the flamingo from Las Vegas hotel exhibit found guilty of animal cruelty

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Canadian man was convicted of animal cruelty charges Monday for snatching a flamingo named Peachy from its enclosure at an iconic Las Vegas hotel.

 
 

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