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‘Ghost teacher,’ corrupt cop sentenced, lobbying registry, Lindsay Wong, Aisin Wing Winnipeggers
Plus: Five centuries war, scandal and secrecy in the pages of love letters

Good evening. Here’s a look at what our newsroom has been working on today:

 

'How many more of these ghost teachers exist?'

Jeff Hamilton:

The case of the invisible teacher

Steinbach educator slipped through the system without proper credentials until sex-related charges surfaced Read More

 
 
 

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'He has lost all sense of humanity'

Erik Pindera:

Corrupt former WPS officer sentenced to seven years for ‘staggering’ breach of trust

Elston Bostock, 49, was an officer on the city’s police force for more than two decades before he was investigated, charged in 2024 and again in 2025 and, ultimately, fired. Read More

 

Kevin Rollason:

Ex-cop convicted on corruption charges gets to keep his pension

Even though disgraced former Winnipeg Police Service officer Elston Bostock pleaded guilty to a list of corruption-related crimes he’ll receive a pension funded partially by taxpayers. Read More

 
 

'Not all lobbyists have the same political clout'

Julia-Simone Rutgers:

Playing the influence game

A deep dive into how lobbyists work Manitoba’s corridors of power Read More

 
 

'I call this book my Frankenstein’s monster'

Jen Zoratti:

Corpse bride

Chinese superstition fuels latest horror novel from Winnipeg author Read More

 
 

'Our roots being Winnipeggers just immediately connects us'

Taylor Allen:

Big in Japan

A tale of two Winnipeggers in the women’s basketball league Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Erik Pindera: Somali refugee admits he helped to smuggle African migrants into Manitoba for money
Erik Pindera: Man pleads guilty to shotgun slaying
Nicole Buffie: Liquor authority fines True North $12K after minors with fake ID served at Jets White Out party
Carol Sanders: Elections Alberta asks Elections Manitoba staffers to help during referendum
Carol Sanders: Premier presses Bell Canada about ‘unacceptable’ 911 outages
Nicole Buffie: Sisters among 137 to begin doctor journey at U of M
Malak Abas: Low-income residents of 114-year-old downtown block staggered by proposed rent hikes
Morgan Modjeski: ‘Frustrated’ Selkirk nurses plead for help
Joyanne Pursaga: Planned Elmwood Hub project combines 115 mixed-income housing units, social supports, programs
Maggie Macintosh: ‘Useful starting point’: Manitoba teacher commissioner received 94 complaints in 15 months, report reveals
 

Opinion

Editorial: Ramifications of the high cost of pet care
Free Press: Letters, Aug. 20
Britney Morrish and Bonnie Bricker: Build the resources to help children with speech
Stephen Borys: Broadway Social: when public art gets it right
Jerry Storie: Take advantage of hydroelectric potential
Dan Lett: Adding emergency doctors, nurses and support staff is great, but it won’t break the wait-time logjam
Tom Brodbeck: Presumption of innocence important when politicians criminally charged, but so is public confidence
Russell Wangersky: An elegy for the smalls
Jen Zoratti: Don’t delete organ concert tickets when scrubbing digital life
Gage Haubrich: Bracket creep: A stealthy tax increase
 

Arts & Life

Free Press: What's Up: Party at the Ballark, Wienerfest, Mocktail Week, Bonsai, Head to the library, MCO’s Concert on the Veranda
Maureen Scurfield: Kids need some sense of split parents’ situation
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Sheldon Birnie: Mole Mobile on move for your dermatological needs
Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman, The Canadian Press: Montrealers pay tribute to legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones at city hall
The Canadian Press: Nova Scotia musician Ashley MacIsaac pulls Google defamation lawsuit
Eva Wasney: New Bannatyne eatery brings feast of Asian flavours
Eva Wasney: Rural councils work hard, plan big to build local arts scenes
Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: Melissa Grelo departs ‘The Social’ as CTV daytime show becomes a video podcast
Danica Kirka, The Associated Press: Jason Arday’s death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism after media ‘frenzy’
 

Sports

Taylor Allen: Edmonton not the same old Elks as Bombers get ready for road clash
Grace Penner: Selkirk physiotherapist Pachal looks to finish strong at Natural Strongman Worlds
Joshua Frey-Sam: Tachinski helps punch men’s flag football ticket to Los Angeles Games
John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press: Markham Indy race president apologizes after botched opening day disappoints fans
Mike McIntyre: Dream season for Ponder who has yet to miss a cut on PGA Tour Americas
Grace Penner: All sports in the line of fire as summer weather heats up
Taylor Allen: Rookie defensive lineman’s history hits just as hard
Mike McIntyre: Kuntz qualifies to join two other Winnipeggers at the Manitoba Open
Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press: Venus Williams gets a US Open singles wild card at 46, with maybe a spot being held for Serena
Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears finish on top
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Pre-owned sets seller Romo’s Bricks seeks to click with Winnipeg’s Lego community
Gabrielle Piché: U.S. tariffs pause elicits relief, frustration in Manitoba
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX sees slight gains amid delay in U.S. tariffs, U.S. stock markets also higher
Aaron Epp: Manitoba family finalist for cattle producers environmental award
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: ‘Drive day and night’: TFI plans to roll out driverless trucks in U.S.
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba prepares project pitches for investment summit
Gabrielle Piché: Costco breaks ground on new West St. Paul store
The Canadian Press: Here’s the (long) list of items facing possible tariffs from the United States
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite down nearly 300 points as deadline for 50% tariffs from U.S. nears
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba Innovates seeks to pump up in-person networking as artificial intelligence-created resumés become norm
 

Canada

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Liberals wrap two days of cabinet meetings focused on affordability, security
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to ‘Board of Peace’
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Conservatives prepare for national convention, anniversary of Harper’s historic win
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Almost 10,000 federal workers were told this week they may be laid off: unions
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Ministers defend ‘great sacrifices’ after Trump downplays NATO role in Afghanistan
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism, calls Alberta ‘natural partner for the U.S.’
Aaron Sousa and Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press: Autopsy says dingoes likely didn’t kill Canadian, but there were ‘pre-mortem’ bites
Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press: As Trump menaces Greenland, Inuit leader fears homeland in Canada is next
Devin Stevens, The Canadian Press: No evidence of mystery brain disease in New Brunswick, says government report
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Assembly of First Nations warns members to be cautious in U.S. following ICE actions
Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press: Canadian ex-Olympian and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding arrested in Mexico: FBI
 
 

World

The Associated Press: Envoys travel the globe to push a US plan for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine
Julia Frankel, The Associated Press: Kushner’s vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles
Giovanna Dell'orto, Sarah Raza And Jack Brook, The Associated Press: Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures
Emilie Megnien, Jeff Amy And Jamie Stengle, The Associated Press: More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm
The Associated Press: US carries out first known strike on alleged drug boat since Maduro’s capture
Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press: US hits 9 tankers with sanctions over Iranian oil during protest crackdown and internet shutdown
Nayara Batschke, The Associated Press: Chilean court extends detention of suspect accused of starting wildfire that killed 20
Ciarán Fahey, The Associated Press: German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press: Japan will hold an early election next month as Takaichi aims to capitalize on her popularity
Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press: NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident
 

One last thing...

Jill Lawless, The Associated Press:

Historic love letters from royals, rogues and romantics go on show at Britain’s National Archives

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the many facets of passion are going on display in “Love Letters,” a public exhibition at Britain’s National Archives that covers five centuries. The documents recount “legendary romances from British history” involving royalty, politicians, celebrities and spies, “alongside voices of everyday people.” Read More

 
 

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