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Downtown development: A report obtained by the Free Press warns downtown residential development could become stagnant unless government incentives are introduced to replace ones that expired a year ago. Mayor Brian Bowman would not say whether the city is willing to offer more incentives. Murray McNeill reports. READ MORE
Your forecast: This morning will be mainly sunny, with wind from the northeast at 30 km/h gusting to 50. It will be increasingly cloudy starting around noon, with a high of 18 C and showers beginning late this afternoon. There is a risk of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon.
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RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSFamily members of Congolese refugees, who waited 9 years to come to Canada, arrive in Winnipeg at the James Richardson Airport Wednesday. The family was privately sponsored.
Waiting game: Jim Mair, chairman of Winnipeg’s North End Sponsorship Team (NEST), says overseas refugee applicants are frustrated by long delays, especially when asylum seekers are taking a much faster approach by walking into Canada from the U.S. “It’s a crime and a shame that the government has made them wait all these years,” Mair says. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Kinew’s shadow cabinet: Newly elected NDP leader Wab Kinew unveiled his shadow cabinet Thursday after his first caucus meeting since his win last weekend. Kinew acknowledged some caucus members didn’t show up for the meeting, including a key supporter of his leadership rival. Larry Kusch reports. READ MORE
Increase in hateful incidents: Shahina Siddiqui, president of the Islamic Social Services Association, says incidents targeting Muslims are on the rise. Police said Thursday they are investigating recent threats and vandalism at the homes of Syrian refugee families on Dufferin Avenue. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Up next
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin TangWinnipeg Blue Bombers’ Chris Randle makes his way past Ottawa Redblacks’ to score a touchdown during first half of a CFL football game in Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017.
Black and Blue (and red and gold): The Blue Bombers, who have won six of their last seven games, will face the Ottawa Redblacks at 7 p.m. at Investors Group Field. Jeff Hamilton takes a look at some of the storylines for tonight’s game. READ MORE
Really big show: The Winnipeg Art Gallery’s largest-ever exhibit of contemporary Indigenous art opens tonight. Jen Zoratti has a preview of Insurgence/Resurgence, which features 29 artists. The free public opening is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight, and there’s a free family gathering event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. READ MORE
Around the water cooler
(Jeff Wheeler/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)The Minnesota Wild’s Marcus Foligno tries to shove the puck between the pads of Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck in the first period of their pre-season game on Thursday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn.
Getting in the groove: Winnipeg Jets left-winger Kyle Connor saw more playing time in Thursday’s pre-season road loss to the Minnesota Wild and says he’s starting to get into a groove after nearly a week of training camp. The fates of several other young players might hinge on whether he makes the opening-night roster, as he did last season. Jason Bell reports. READ MORE
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Prince Harry: Prince Harry, the royal founder of the Invictus Games, is slated to kick off the games in Toronto today. READ MORE
On this date
On Sept. 22, 1961: The admission of Communist China to the United Nations was debated, with Soviet Russia proposing China be admitted and the United States proposing China continue to be excluded. Meanwhile, the UN beat down Soviet opposition to a measure that would introduce a debate on a nuclear test ban treaty. Free Press foreign editor F.S. Manor was in West Germany and preparing a full analysis of the potential for a “war over Berlin.” READ MORE
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