B.C. shooting, U of W sued, WestJet suspends routes
Plus: Five things to check out during Festival du Voyageur

Brenna Owen, The Canadian Press:

Shy smiles and braces: RCMP release names, photos of 8 Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

TUMBLER RIDGE - The names and photos of eight children and adults shot to death in a small British Columbia town were released by police Thursday in a sombre visual rollcall of chubby cheeks,... Read More

Scott Billeck:

Tories say third patient death in weeks cries out for public inquiry

Critical incident probe launched into infant’s death following procedure Read More

Dean Pritchard:

Winnipeg couple who tortured, killed animals on dark web sentenced to 12 years

Animal advocates cheer judge’s decision inside jam-packed court Read More

Dean Pritchard:

$5 annuities paid to Treaty 1 members worthless, lawyer tells court

First Nations seek billions in compensation in relation to 1871 agreement Read More

Melissa Martin:

In it fur better or worse

Tell-tail dedication, instinct for compassion drive staff at the Winnipeg Humane Society Read More

Julia-Simone Rutgers:

Energy sector’s interest in Churchill heating up: Kinew

Several companies, including at least one Canadian energy giant, are “kicking the tires” on a long-touted vision to export oil, gas, minerals and agricultural products through Churchill, bringing the dream of a trade corridor to the Hudson Bay coast closer to reality, Premier Wab Kinew says. Read More

Melissa Martin:

Safety in numbers

Reliable United Way funding bolsters family programs in the community Read More

Erik Pindera:

U of W sued over president’s ‘callous, humiliating’ termination

The University of Winnipeg is being sued by its former president over his sudden removal in late November. Todd Mondor alleges university officials breached his employment agreement, didn’t act in ... Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Bisons, Wesmen set for playoffs to tip off

Winnipeg men await Canada West opponent, while Manitoba teams battle for play-in Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

From the ‘Hardwood’ to ‘The O-Show’

Left side Weekes making the most of time with the Herd before move to Division 1 Read More

AV Kitching:

Fresh flowers

Non-botanical bouquets offer twist on Valentine’s Day florals Read More

Kevin Rollason:

WestJet dumps direct flights from Winnipeg to Atlanta, Nashville

WestJet has confirmed it is suspending direct flights from Winnipeg to Atlanta and Nashville as well as its seasonal flights to Orlando. It blames the drop in the number of customers who were flyin... Read More

Malak Abas:

‘Just wasn’t enough business’: East Exchange grocer Ashdown Market closes doors

The owners of the East Exchange District’s only independent grocer have closed up shop, saying rising crime and a declining customer base were too much to bear. Read More

Mike McIntyre:

The boys will be back in town

Buddies of Winnipeg’s Jarvis on their way to Milan Read More

Aaron Epp:

OK computer: IT professionals unleash inner rock star

Warren Massey makes his living in IT but for one night a year, he’s a rock star. The 52-year-old drummer is one of more than 30 musicians involved with Techapalooza, an annual fundraising concert f... Read More

Ben Waldman:

Live wires

Public-access talk show parody offers comedic look at masculinity Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Republican backlash against Trump’s racist post comes down to politics

There is, it turns out, a line — however faint and grudgingly acknowledged — that even Donald Trump’s brand of racist, dehumanizing rhetoric cannot cross. Read More

Niigaan Sinclair:

Comparing the fatal shootings of Eishia Hudson and Renée Good

It’s very hard not to see very specific similarities. In Minneapolis on Jan. 7, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Jonathon Ross shot and killed Renée Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, ... Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Catherine O’Hara flipped tropes, brought humanity to every role

Like many kids growing up in the ’90s, I first encountered Catherine O’Hara as Kevin’s mom in Home Alone. Read More

Melissa Martin:

Washington Post just a plaything for pandering billionaire Bezos

Why these particular cuts, at a once highly esteemed paper? Why so deep, why so sudden? On these questions, most who have observed the Post’s struggles and sharp decline over the last few years point a finger squarely at the newspaper’s owner, Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos. Read More

Malak Abas:

Process of elimination

Small businesses weigh cost of carrying credit card fees, possibility of cash-only crime Read More

Cathy Miyagi, The Canadian Press:

Old-school financial advice that no longer applies to modern day life

As younger Canadians continue to face high housing costs, slowing wage growth and other challenges, age-old financial adages have become outdated, forcing a rethink of what smart money management looks like today. Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

To contribute last-minute or not?

It’s RRSP season again — leaving many to decide if it’s worth additions amid other ways to save Read More

Nicole Buffie and John Longhurst:

Hampers help spread ‘Ramadan warmth’

In a small building on St. Anne’s Road, packages of dried chickpeas, dates and rose water are stuffed into cardboard boxes. The boxes are neatly packed along an assembly line with about a dozen ite... Read More

David Sanderson:

Slush fun

Couple’s chill skills conjure up unique fruity, freeze-dried flavours Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Medal-worthy drinks to enjoy during Olympics

Here are a half-dozen podium-worthy drinks from Winter Olympics nations that stick the landing — enjoy while tuning in to the goings on in Milano Cortina. Read More

Marcus Samuelsson, The Associated Press:

Marcus Samuelsson shares his recipe for oxtail pepperpot with dumplings

Oxtail is one of my favorite meats, and I like it best when it has been slow-cooked for hours, so I recommend cooking it the day before and letting it sit overnight. What makes this dish from... Read More

Ben Waldman and Eva Wasney and Jen Zoratti and Ben Sigurdson:

Festival fun

Five things to check out during Winnipeg’s annual winter party Festival du Voyageur Read More

Arts & Life staff :

What’s Up: Snow restaurant, comedy, Heated Rivalry watch party, CKUW Fundrive, Love is Blank/Yours Truly

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Aileen Goos:

Always working

Fame a fickle flame for comedian who moves from screen to stage with ease Read More

The Week That Was: Feb. 2 to Feb. 7

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