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Tribune Media TNSShoplifting will only get worse if left unchecked says one retail industry expert.
Stopping store thieves: A University of Winnipeg criminal justice professor says stores may have to confront thieves to discourage such crimes. Michael Weinrath tells the Free Press targeted efforts by police might also reduce the problem. Larry Kusch reports. READ MORE
Radio stars: Fired radio DJ Dave Wheeler’s lawsuit against his former employer, which states his base annual salary was $335,000, had tongues wagging last week. Industry experts say stations have to pay for top talent for their morning shows or they could see their ratings drop. Kevin Rollason reports. READ MORE
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Your forecast: Today will be cloudy with a high of 11 C and a 60 per cent chance of showers or drizzle this morning.
What’s happening today
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSMayoral candidate Jenny Motkaluk speaks at a rally of her supporters at CanadInns Monday.
Discussion on downtown: Mayoral candidates will be at a forum organized by the Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone at Manitoba Hydro Place at 6:30 p.m. At a campaign rally last night, candidate Jenny Motkaluk blasted Mayor Brian Bowman’s record on crime. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
In case you missed it
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‘Working on making amends’: A Thompson mayoral candidate who posted racist and anti-Semitic statements on a white nationalist website nearly a decade ago says he’s a different man now. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Carol’s coming: Brad Oswald spoke with legendary comedian Carol Burnett, who will be at the Centennial Concert Hall on Thursday night. READ MORE
Near-tie in N.B. vote: The Tories won the most seats in New Brunswick’s provincial election, but incumbent Premier Brian Gallant says he’ll meet with the lieutenant-governor today in a bid for the Liberals to remain in government. Two smaller parties, the Greens and the right-of-centre People’s Alliance, won three seats each and hold the balance of power. READ MORE
On this date
On Sept. 25, 1912: The Manitoba Free Press reported that tensions in the Balkans had risen to such a degree that the Austrian foreign minister feared the outbreak of war. In Manitoba, despite an overnight frost, crops were generally in good shape and threshing was in full swing in the southern part of the province.
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