Child protection centre, secret CIA experiments, prof lawsuit, AI strategy
Plus: a $46-million lottery win

Dean Pritchard:

Man shot dead by police during hostage incident turned to drugs, crime after dad’s slaying

Drug, weapon, driving, property offences among long criminal record Read More

Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press:

Manitoba Premier Kinew says no to hyperscale AI data centre south of Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he wants a "people-first" approach to artificial intelligence as he announced that a massive data centre southeast of Winnipeg will not go ahead. Kinew sa... Read More

Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe:

Potential Jets homecoming in the works for Doan

Talks with club’s 1995 draft first-rounder could signal hockey operations move Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Uniform decision takes military out of Pride march

Pride Winnipeg’s president says 17 Wing Winnipeg’s decision not to send a military contingent to this year’s pride parade because of a ban on uniforms shows the military’s true colours. Ahead of Su... Read More

Marsha McLeod:

Guardians on the prairies

Winnipeg-based organization resolute in its global mission — protecting children from online pedophiles Read More

Scott Billeck:

Finding his way home

After years of living in encampments, Lawrence is slowly adjusting to life with a roof, instead of a tarp, over his head Read More

Conrad Sweatman:

The birds & the beef

What feathered creatures signify for the health of the herd Read More

Erik Pindera:

U of W prof sues social media giants Meta, X

A University of Winnipeg professor is suing two social media companies in an attempt to determine who was behind online accounts used to crudely impersonate him and make vulgar comments he calls defamatory. Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Early childhood educators discuss First Nations students’ needs

Early childhood educators traded tips to improve attendance and well-being among First Nations students and their families at a first-of-its-kind event in Winnipeg. The University of Winnipeg hoste... Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Another ace for Wesmen’s Voth

Volleyball bench boss named to coaching staff for men’s national squad tourney Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Schroeder Foundation links up with Seven Oaks division, as WSD stops partnership

The Schroeder Foundation is parting ways with Manitoba’s largest school division after a multi-year, multimillion-dollar partnership and has decided to join forces with another city division. The S... Read More

Sharon Chisvin:

CMU choir brings community together to raise voices for peace

Decades have passed since We Shall Overcome was deemed the unofficial anthem of the American civil rights and anti-war movements, but the folk song — originally a gospel spiritual — remains as relevan... Read More

Mike McIntyre:

Vigfusson a student of the game

Nighthawks captain enters St. Cloud State career on heels of Centennial Cup win Read More

Claire Rafford/mirror Indy, The Associated Press:

Inside the financial problems that led to Martin University’s closure

Jennifer Anderson thought her job at Martin University was secure. In October, employees said they were told that the college had enrolled enough students to stay open through spring ... Read More

Collin Binkley, The Associated Press:

Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they’re rewriting the rules for all of academia

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year ago, the White House was unleashing a blitz on higher education. At one campus after another, Trump officials opened investigations and cut federal funding unless sch... Read More

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press:

Set up guardrails before dipping toes in sports betting ahead of FIFA games

As you don your favourite soccer player's jersey and head to the nearest pub with your friends to watch a World Cup match later this month, you might also be tempted to bet money on the prospects of your team. Read More

David Baxter, The Canadian Press:

5 things you need to know about Canada’s new AI strategy

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Canada's long-promised updated strategy on artificial intelligence Thursday -- a technology his government says is quickly changing how the world works. Read More

Little things to make June joyous

In this monthly feature, the Free Press collects some small actions that can have big results. Read More

Chris Kitching:

‘I’ve dreamt about this’: semi-retired truck driver from Manitoba emotional in announcing $46-M lotto win

Earl Giesbrecht was thrilled when he checked his lottery tickets at a local grocery store and initially thought he was $46,000 richer. Read More

Zoe Pierce:

Far-flung buddies celebrate four decades of annual golf trips in the city their friendships were forged

A group of lifelong friends from Winnipeg are reuniting for their 40th annual golf trip. Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Room service for transitional housing

Fairmont Hotel to donate beds, chairs, tables, lamps ahead of renovations Read More

Dan Lett:

Poilievre might want to tone down glee over slumping economy

The constant rush to assign political blame to every problem is not just bad for public debate, it’s ultimately bad for the Conservative party. Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Teaching, learning are unrealistic expectations in intolerably hot classrooms

There is something fundamentally wrong with a province that can find room for tax cuts yet still sends thousands of children and teachers into classrooms that feel more like saunas than places of learning. Read More

Jen Zoratti:

It seems cigarettes are having a moment — again

Even just a few years ago, it was jarring to see someone smoking a cigarette — like a real honest-to-goodness cigarette, from a package, that you have to manually light — in the wild. Read More

Bryan Oborne:

Considering a unified prairie time zone

With Alberta staying on daylight time, and Saskatchewan having not utilized daylight time since 1966, Manitoba has an opportunity to forge deeper connections with our neighbours by staying on standard time year-round, resulting in the creation of a single, unified time zone across the prairies. Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Science fact or fiction investing?

From flying cars to AI to space exploration, investors can roll dice on emerging technologies that may or may not shape future, portfolios’ net worth Read More

Carol Sanders:

PST shift sparks confusion for retailers

Grocer says he’s ‘still waiting’ for clarification on new tax law Read More

AV Kitching:

A soda, barkeep — and make it dirty

Forks business brings trendy, sweet, cream-topped concoctions to customers Read More

Aaron Epp:

Little Sister coffee chain adds new link in Exchange District

New shop will seat around 45 people Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Nice wines to drink when you’re feeling in the pink

Trends in pink wine come and go. In the 1980s and ’90s, California’s cheap, cheerful and somewhat-sweet White Zinfandel was seemingly everywhere. In the 2000s, sales of the pale pink wines of France’s... Read More

Dee-ann Durbin, The Associated Press:

What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers’ growing interest in global flavors. Mondelez, Oreo’s parent company, said Tuesday that BT... Read More

What’s up: Brian Goldman, Stephanie Ballard, WUFF, Pride, MayWorks book launch

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Ben Waldman:

Shakespeare takes a spa day

Director looks to White Lotus for inspiration in musical comedy As You Like It Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Ripple effects

Artist’s House on Fire chronicles fallout of grandmother’s MK Ultra experience Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Minuscule masterworks

Robert Pasternak's show offers big inspiration in small packages Read More

Ben Waldman:

Finding family, finding truth

New play unfolds in the shadow of ’60s Scoop Read More

The week that was: May 24 to 30

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