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Artemis II returns, stalking response, Bear Clan settlement, surveillance society, Dear Nia, international rugby
Plus: See you later, alligator

Good evening. The Artemis II space mission is about to return to Earth, ending humanity’s first voyage to the moon in more than half a century.

We’ve added a live feed of NASA’s coverage of the splashdown, scheduled for just a few minutes from now, on our website — you can watch it here.

Here’s a look at what else our newsroom has had eyes on today:

 

 

'I had no idea… how far he would go'

Tyler Searle:

Stalked? Scared? Sorry

Winnipeg women left to navigate criminal justice system on their own for nearly a month until stranger harassing them arrested Read More

 
 
 

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'It’s sad, it’s really sad'

Kevin Rollason:

‘It was all untrue’: Bear Clan founder feels vindicated after defamation settlement

Organization in turmoil after losing charitable status Read More

 
 

'It’s kind of the Wild West out there'

Conrad Sweatman:

Who’s overseeing the seers?

Snowballing government and private surveillance awash in ethical shades of grey Read More

 
 

'Notice what endures and what will be lost'

Brent Bellamy:

Step into our city’s past

Hand-drawn 1884 map captures Winnipeg at moment when frontier hadn’t fully given way to a metropolis Read More

 
 

'I am in trouble'

Nia Vardalos:

From your lips to Nia’s ears

Actor/writer Vardalos offers readers a little sugar Read More

 
 

'An incredible opportunity to see this game played at the highest level'

Joshua Frey-Sam:

‘Glad for Winnipeg fans to get a taste’

Canadian men’s rugby squad returns to the ‘Peg for first time in 33 years Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Malak Abas: City crews cleaning up drug paraphernalia, weapons having some impact on inner-city life
Joyanne Pursaga: Trial project lauded in the fight against pollution
Erik Pindera: Men accused in commercial break-in spree were wearing ankle bracelets
Nicole Buffie: Liquor authority fines True North $12K after minors with fake ID served at Jets White Out party
Carol Sanders: Manitoba supports MAID delay: Asagwara
Zoe Pierce: U of M exhibition brings ancient Roman Egyptian documents to life
Scott Billeck: Officer who shot dog dead after it bit him won’t face charges
The Canadian Press: Manitoba’s largest hospital still working to recover from ransomware attack
Maggie Macintosh: Daycare, family centre addition will turn care home into intergenerational community hub
Scott Billeck: Manitoba man lied about abduction: N.D. police
 

Opinion

Editorial: New drug enforcement program a better approach, but not yet enough
Carina Blumgrund: Where paths cross
Free Press: Letters, Aug. 17
Dan Lett: First step in levelling government-contract playing field? Define ‘local’
Danae Tonge: What are we teaching children at the rodeo?
Laura Cameron: Churchill LNG: Lasting legacy or pining for a pipe dream?
Niigaan Sinclair: Indigenous peoples are deeply invested in Canada
Jerry Storie: Take advantage of hydroelectric potential
Hersh Seth: City hall and fairness for the future
Russell Wangersky: An elegy for the smalls
 

Arts & Life

Ben Waldman: Revered Broadway rail anchors Winnipeg’s resilient skateboarding scene
Reviewed by Candida Rifkind: Creepy, poignant graphic novel a small-town coming-of-age horror story
Conrad Sweatman: Opera group hits pub to stage shows for sophisticated palates
Denise Duguay: TV with kick, secrets, rebellion and green rings
Jen Zoratti: New exhibition offers up 125 different ways to look at Canada
Maureen Scurfield: Best to fess up about grandkid-sitting fatigue
The Canadian Press: Jann Arden celebrates wedding to Icelandic author Thordis Elva
Free Press: What's up: art show, Streat Feast, RWB Revealed, Burt Block Party, Bouchra
AV Kitching: City has plenty of frozen dessert oases to discover
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
 

Business

Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba honey industry buzzing as U.S. tariff clock ticks
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX down more than 50 points despite commodity gains, while U.S. markets slide
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: July’s inflation rebound not enough to sway the Bank of Canada: economists
Anne D'innocenzio, The Associated Press: From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread
David Sanderson: Trailblazing Western Scrap Metals heavy-equipment operator relishes role at massive crane’s control
Aaron Epp: Manitoba family finalist for cattle producers environmental award
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba prepares project pitches for investment summit
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets end the Friday trading day lower
Gabrielle Piché: City Lego seller continues to build up its business
Aaron Epp: Classic Scoop founder left lucrative job to start business offering treats on-site for parties, festivals
 

Sports

Taylor Allen: Bombers need all three phases to step up in second half: O’Shea
Mike McIntyre: Kuntz qualifies to join two other Winnipeggers at the Manitoba Open
Grace Penner: All sports in the line of fire as summer weather heats up
Taylor Allen: Hometown hero hits CEBL championship clinching shot
Mike McIntyre: Murphy helps Goldeyes battle back to beat Explorers
Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears finish on top
Taylor Allen: Oliveira shines in win over Redblacks, Collaros rocked again
Taylor Allen: Bombers manage to hand Redblacks another loss
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Quarterfinal upset; Wild win; Rapid still human
GEORGE WILLIAMS: All eyes on Brachetto ahead of Downs’ yearling sale
 

Canada

Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press: Judge orders temporary pause on Alberta separation referendum petition process
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Progressive Liberals welcome Gladu and other Conservative floor crossers
The Canadian Press: Carney says next governor general will ‘absolutely’ speak French and English
Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press: What’s in store for Canada’s 2026 wildfire season?
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Internal memo flags the promise and pitfalls of expanding CSIS’s foreign spy role
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Modest March jobs growth stems ‘bleeding’ in the labour market: economists
The Canadian Press: Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala to head to L.A. for treatment: mom
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Supreme Court upholds reversal of death declaration in case of man found to be alive
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press: Alberta’s access restrictions threaten privacy, democratic role of libraries: critics
Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press: Resolving softwood dispute mutually beneficial for Canada, U.S., B.C. premier says
 
 

World

Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press: Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage
Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick And Munir Ahmed, The Associated Press: US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
Amir-hussein Radjy, The Associated Press: Ceasefire deal brings relief to some in Iran, but Trump’s threat to end a civilization still echoes
Volodymyr Yurchuk And Hanna Arhirova, The Associated Press: Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
Wafaa Shurafa And Cara Anna, The Associated Press: Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war
Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press: Pope amplifies criticism of Iran war and says ‘God does not bless any conflict’
Mae Anderson And Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press: Federal court hears new case against Trump’s latest global tariffs
Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press: Pope’s Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges
Steve Peoples And Matt Brown, The Associated Press: ‘I am thinking about it,’ Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid
 

One last thing...

Michael Hill, The Associated Press:

A Buffalo-area man ends his fight to reclaim Albert, his 12-foot alligator seized in 2024

An upstate New York man who had his alligator seized after sharing a home for more than three decades has given up his court fight to get back the reptile he affectionately named Albert. Read More

 
 

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