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Harasser search warrant, doctor recruitment, election culture quiz, Commonwealth Members, Hellebuyck’s future
Plus: A beloved, 104-year-old tortoise recovers from surgery

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

 

'Clear and present threats to his safety and well-being'

Dean Pritchard:

Convicted harasser accused of targeting old, new victims, including judge

Former nurse, 58, charged with launching attacks after sentence ends

 
 
 

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'A good start'

Chris Kitching Carol Sanders:

Ottawa giving province $6M to hire up to 90 family doctors for rural, northern communities

As health ministers from across Canada gather in Winnipeg this week to discuss funding, the federal health minister arrived early Wednesday, promising Manitoba $6 million toward the goal of hiring as many as 90 more family doctors over the next three years.

 
 

'I got to be honest. I’ve never been to a play'

Conrad Sweatman:

Political predilections

Mayoral candidates share faves, test knowledge in Free Press culture quiz

 

Malak Abas:

A decision with potential for ‘distraction’ and ‘disrespect’ in Transcona

Incumbent councillor’s criminal charges will affect focus at city hall, election challengers say

 

Joyanne Pursaga:

$2 bus fare, library hours and feral cats on minds of mayoral hopefuls

Kevin Klein is promising to let seniors take the bus for $2, incumbent Scott Gillingham promises to expand hours at some library branches and Don Woodstock promises to “overhaul” animal services and reduce the city’s feral cat population.

 
 

'We want to preserve living culture'

Aaron Epp:

‘We want to make going out the default again’

Commonwealth Members program seeks to rev up discount-driven foot traffic for local businesses

 
 

'It’s hard to put water under a bridge that has been burned to the ground'

Mike McIntyre:

Letting the malcontent masked elephant back in the room

Possibility of Hellebuyck’s return grows each day as pay slips away

 
 
 

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Local

Gabrielle Piché: Klein would redirect money to fix derelict arenas
Malak Abas: Four councillor candidates vie for wide-open Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry ward
Malak Abas: Manitoba premier offers condolences after CFB Wainwright tragedy
Carol Sanders: Nurses call for national strategy on seniors’ health care
Maggie Macintosh: Violence directed at Winnipeg School Division support staff surges, union reports
Gabrielle Piché: Movie theatre reopening generates excitement in Selkirk
Gabrielle Piché: MMF eyes Brandon for expansion of its real estate holdings
Nicole Buffie: Non-profit Indigenous youth, family agency’s ‘strong heart’ beats in the Exchange
Chris Kitching: Manitoba Hydro to replace dozens of electrical substations over 20 years
Carol Sanders: Health ministers meeting ends without long-term funding commitment from Ottawa
 

Opinion

Marion Willis: If every child matters, why no public inquiry?
Jen Zoratti: Women wearing appropriate clothes to gym not asking for men’s opinions
Free Press: Letters, Oct. 17
Tory McNally: New chapter for Yellowquill University College
Laura Rance-Unger: Diesel bill adds to cost-price squeeze on farm
David McLaughlin: Carney’s ‘counterweight’ summit strategy
Dan Lett: The threat from outside Canada
Joel Schlesinger: Increasingly cited financial term, ‘nut,’ is worth knowing, says best-selling author
Ben Sigurdson: Raise a glass for return of Half Pints
Dan Lett: Not much of a race when most of the field can’t find their running shoes
 

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Reviewed by Morley Walker: Storied American travel writer explores Canada in reflective, wide-ranging account
Darren Ridgley: Misused ensemble, underconfident script keep Street Fighter game adaptation from landing its blows clean
Free Press: On the night table: Carol Off
Colleen Zacharias: Travel-inspired exotic garden in St. James is a peaceful oasis
John Longhurst: Stocking up on food matter of course for LDS members
Maureen Scurfield: No shame in family’s help with young one
Reviewed by Heather Emberley: Obituary writing no dying discipline
Reviewed by Erin Lebar: Rick the Temp’s off-camera antics chronicled
 

Business

Gabrielle Piché: Exiro Nickel takes ownership of Thompson Mine Complex
Gabrielle Piché: Bayer Canada begins construction on new R&D facility in St. B
Aaron Epp: Half Pints Brewing out of bankruptcy, back on shelves
Gabrielle Piché: Temporary foreign worker at crossroads without job, alleges immigration consultant misconduct
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: CREA downgrades home sales forecast for the third time this year
The Canadian Press: Joly warns Stelco owner to protect jobs or face forced sale of Canadian assets
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite ends higher, U.S. markets fall
Aaron Epp: 20th annual VIBE awards put spotlight on giving back
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Waymo to test robotaxis in Toronto as it guns for 2028 launch date
Aaron Epp: Low-cost grocery store initiative in Elmwood neighbourhood seeks to fill accessibility, security gap
 

Sports

Taylor Allen: Inconsistency plagues Bombers as season hangs in balance
Mike McIntyre: Hurricanes’ pressure too much for Jets
Ken Wiebe: New twist in Hellebuyck saga, suspension ends Friday
Mike McIntyre: Get to know your Jet: Neal Pionk
Taylor Allen: Playoff hopes dwindle for Bombers after loss to Edmonton
Joshua Frey-Sam: Wesmen women’s hoops team feeling primed for a successful season
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Penultimate matchup playoff implications
Ronald Blum, The Associated Press: Two of MLB’s smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991
Ken Wiebe: Winnipeg Jets look to beat defending Stanley Cup champ after studying Hurricanes’ moves
Taylor Allen: Expect more of a grind than a shootout as Bombers face Elks on the road
 

Canada

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Hoekstra says U.S. watching Canada for signs of interference in midterm elections
Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press: Alberta’s Smith casts vote to stay in Canada, urges support for other nine questions
Pierre Saint-Arnaud, The Canadian Press: Quebec Court of Appeal hears case on granting tenants the right to have pets
Maan Alhmidi, The Canadian Press: Cross-border visits by Canadian and U.S. residents up from last year: StatCan
The Canadian Press: Newfoundland and Labrador expecting windfall from soaring oil prices
Nick Murray and Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Major projects CEO faces B.C. First Nations frustrated over lack of consultation
Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman, The Canadian Press: Father receives life sentence in New York for murder of Montreal girl
Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: Canadian folk icon Joni Mitchell becomes American, after 60 years living in the U.S.
Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press: Ammo stolen from military recovered in Toronto abduction probe, 3 CAF members charged
 
 

World

Hanna Arhirova, Samya Kullab And Barry Hatton, The Associated Press: Ukrainian drones are forced to slow down by sudden restrictions on use of Starlink
The Associated Press: Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments
Sam Metz, The Associated Press: Yemen’s Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says
Jill Colvin, The Associated Press: Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over claims she’s a lawyer
Jaimie Ding, Dylan Lovan And Sudhin Thanawala, The Associated Press: Roller coaster rider’s death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
Nicole Winfield And Colleen Barry, The Associated Press: Pope Leo is eating and walking after cancer surgery, but Latin America trip in question
Stefanie Dazio And David Keyton, The Associated Press: Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It’s not that simple
Hameraldi Agolli, Zana Cimili And Derek Gatopoulos, The Associated Press: Riots erupt in Albania’s capital as students join anti-government movement
Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press: Tokyo protests Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying
Leah Willingham And Ted Shaffrey, The Associated Press: Cornell president pressed by faculty frustrated by his handling of fraternity rape allegations
 

One last thing...

The Canadian Press:

Halifax’s beloved 104-year-old tortoise is recovering after a successful surgery

Believed to be the oldest living gopher tortoise, Gus underwent a procedure to remove a bladder stone on Tuesday. The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, where Gus lives, says he is now resting comfortably in private

 
 

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