AI tattoos, tuition hikes, Parlour Coffee closes
Plus: Jesus Christ Superstar takes Rainbow Stage

Scott Billeck, Gabrielle Piché and Morgan Modjeski:

Red River Co-op to open grocery store, pharmacy at Portage Place redevelopment

‘We believe downtown matters,’ company’s CEO says Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

Overhauled Transit system rollout ‘a nightmare,’ public works chair says

Report details first-year problems leading to drop in ridership, expected revenue Read More

Chris Kitching:

CMHR board member resigns over upcoming ‘one-sided’ exhibit on Palestinian displacement

International human rights lawyer Mark Berlin believes “Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present” will present an uncritical narrative about the Arab-Israeli War of 1948 and current conflict, which he said could create more hostility toward Jews. Read More

Carol Sanders:

‘Unjust and downright silly’

Bakery owner irked tax exemption won’t apply to his customers Read More

Eva Wasney:

Hip-hop heavyweights share top billing at sold-out show

Ne-Yo and Ako delivered a setlist packed with 2000s club hits celebrating the height of bottle popping and booty shaking. Read More

Ken Wiebe:

The who’s who of Hellebuyck’s potential suitors

Blockbuster Tkachuk trade adds fuel to star players’ taking the reins to move markets Read More

Morgan Modjeski:

Tunnel vision

Few Winnipeggers knew a remote-controlled robot was digging a passage under the Red River; the $26.5-M project is a big deal for the city, excited engineers say Read More

Free Press staff:

In pictures: Runners participate in the 48th annual Manitoba Marathon

Photographers John Woods and Brook Jones have captured moments from race day. Read More

Abiola Odutola:

BU tuition hikes ‘major increase’ for struggling students

Brandon University’s board of governors has approved increases in tuition fees for both domestic and international students for the upcoming academic year. Read More

Nicole Buffie:

U of M advanced pharmacy program shows promise

An advance pharmacy micro-certificate at the University of Manitoba is expected to become more popular as Manitoba considers expanding the scope of pharmacists’ practice. “We’re trying to offer pro... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Knocking down education’s ivory tower

Booth University College continues program for emergency shelter residents Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Tachinski returns to his flag football roots

Former Bison impressing on national team with Olympic bid on the mind Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

Checking in: Airbnb-type rentals on rise in Winnipeg

City enforcement leads to more licences, fewer wild parties, report shows Read More

Ben Waldman:

Tattoo artists beset by requests for unworkable AI pieces

As a professional tattooist with eight years of ink on her fingers, Justine Proulx is used to getting all sorts of requests from clients looking to decorate their bodies with memories, tributes and reminders. But over the past six months, the Winnipeg artist has noticed some troublesome trends. Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

City crosses out scramble crossing

Winnipeg’s experiment with a pedestrian scramble crossing is coming to an end. Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Summer debut of Open Corydon

‘We have a lot to offer’: street-closure Sundays put pedestrians at heart of local BIZ initiative Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

From homeless mom to valedictorian

Mother of five, 44, loses home to pests, finds new life with high school graduation Read More

Morgan Modjeski:

Thousands celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

Drums and song filled Winnipeg’s downtown Sunday as thousands gathered at The Forks to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day and while festivities continued late into the evening, some in attendance said t... Read More

AV Kitching:

Many hands feed many mouths at Siloam Mission

It takes many willing hands to prepare the quantities of food required to serve community members accessing Siloam Mission’s meal services. One of these hands belong to Kishwar Mirza, a recently re... Read More

Denise Duguay:

Cutting comedy, frilly diversions

A look at five notable new productions on your TV screen or streaming apps Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Winnipeg-raised artist having pinch-me moment in U.K.

As an artist, Joel Nichols has spent a lot of time in London’s National Portrait Gallery, looking for inspiration. Read More

Niigaan Sinclair:

Ryle perfect choice for Manitoba’s first associate chief judge for reconciliation

Judge Jerilee Ryle is more qualified than the majority of Manitoba judges on the issue of how to best serve Indigenous peoples in Manitoba’s justice system. Read More

Dan Lett:

PMO issued communique on proposed Manitoba project without doing its homework

Premier Wab Kinew was so upset, he got his European cities mixed up. Kinew was asked last week on a Winnipeg radio show about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to include Sio Silica — an Albert... Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Kinew’s political brand appears unstoppable

If Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives were hoping Premier Wab Kinew’s popularity would fade midway through his first term, the latest polling numbers offer little encouragement. In fact, there ar... Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Pill, bills, budgetary aches

National pharmacare given terminal diagnosis — leaving Canadians with patchwork of partial support, paying billions out of pocket Read More

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press:

Condo maintenance fees: How to know whether they’re too high — or not high enough

Condos are a popular choice for many first-time homebuyers owing to their lower price point and access to amenities such as gyms and pools. But as well as a mortgage, condo owners are... Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Drink global

International beer options for World Cup fans Read More

Aaron Epp:

Parlour Coffee closes, clearing way for Passage

Two-and-a-half years after purchasing Parlour Coffee, Connor Vogt is closing the Exchange District business to make way for a new venture next door. Read More

Tiago Resko:

Fifty years of gelato at Nucci’s

Not everyone wants to take over the family business, but for Maria Pepe, it’s been an honour to carry on the legacy her family started with Nucci’s Gelati. The Italian restaurant will celebrate 50 ... Read More

Free Press staff:

What’s up

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Ben Waldman:

Passion play

Rainbow Stage takes biblical rock opera to its outdoor stage Read More

Eva Wasney:

Rockin’ the country

Dauphin festival continues to grow beyond its core Read More

Tiago Resko:

Finding confidence on canvas

Art show features paintings created as therapy Read More

The Week That Was: June 15 to June 21

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