Mosque repairs, Rollins out, stolen costumes, South Osborne, Chantal Kreviazuk, St. Norbert market, Wanderers rugby
Plus: A whaling museum leans into its worst review

Good evening.

Monday is Terry Fox Day in Manitoba, honouring the legendary Canadian (born in Winnipeg) who ran more than 5,000 kilometres across six provinces to raise money and awareness for cancer research.

The Free Press is not publishing a print or e-edition on Monday, but readers can visit our website for the latest news and information. This newsletter is also marking the holiday; we’ll next return to your inbox on Tuesday.

Here’s a round-up of hours of business and things to do on Terry Fox Day.

And here’s a look at what our newsroom has been working on today:

'We’re going to do the same thing for any faith organization'

Carol Sanders:

Culture minister’s pledge sends officials on hunt for money to fix Islamic centre after apparent hate crime

Government officials were left scrambling Friday to explain why the province is paying for repairs at a mosque recently targeted in a potential hate crime after a $1 million security enhancement fund was fully allocated in June. Read More

Free Press staff:

Police say pellet-style gun used in mosque attack

Incident may be linked to incident at nearby home in E.K. Read More

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'I can no longer do the work in the way I think it should be done'

Malak Abas:

Rollins becomes fifth councillor to bow out of fall election

Sherri Rollins says she’s withdrawing her bid to keep her city hall seat after eight years, citing her concerns about the “gradual erosion of the role played by council” and the struggle to work co-operatively with the mayor’s office. Read More

'Completely devastated'

Chris Kitching:

On eve of Folklorama, Ghana pavilion scrambles to replace stolen outfits

Volunteers from Folklorama’s Ghana pavilion scrambled to replace cultural costumes for about 40 young dancers after the outfits were stolen in Winnipeg days before the annual festival begins. Two p... Read More

'We will become a little tourist strip'

Gabrielle Piché:

‘Good deal of synergy’ brewing in South Osborne

Under construction Dastardly Villain could join Nonsuch, Good Neighbour as potential pub crawl core: BIZ Read More

'The safest, most delicious place you could be'

Melissa Martin:

The bountiful harvest

Thousands of visitors flock to St. Norbert Farmers’ Market every Saturday, drawn by freshly grown produce, friends and the occasional fried treat Read More

'I hope it’s a revolution'

Eva Wasney:

Kreviazuk, in her own voice

Winnipeg-born singer talks latest album, Order of Manitoba induction Read More

'Invigorating, exhilarating'

Ben Little:

Wanderers centennial transcends the pitch

Rugby club’s storied history a tale of Winnipeg’s sports landscape Read More

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Maggie Macintosh: Mayoral hopefuls trade accusations

Maggie Macintosh: Record participation, funds raised in 2026 breast cancer awareness race

Morgan Modjeski: Winnipeggers witness unveiling of Japanese Canadian monument in B.C.

Matthew Frank: The election of our discontent: City at a crumbling crossroads, grumbling residents say in poll

Maggie Macintosh: Gym, health pilot program rolls out as Manitoba children go back to school

Nicole Buffie: Ottawa renews commitment, provides funding, for Lake Winnipeg watershed protection

Morgan Modjeski: ’Disgusting’ posters being investigated by police

Matthew Frank: Volunteer pop-up library axed from Manitoba Youth Centre

Erik Pindera: Province looks to seize notorious drug den

Abiola Odutola: Brandonmeat packer thriving on its own

Opinion

Free Press: Letters, Oct. 5

Editorial: Hydro Québec faces issue we should avoid

Deborah Schnitzer: The freedom to create can be a balm for the soul

Hal Turner: Keeping the lights on

Barry E. Prentice: Wasteful operations should be held accountable

Lillian Klausen: Thank Manitoba’s teachers by investing in students

Editorial: Broadening prediction-market gambling a bad idea

Free Press: Letters, Oct. 3

Tim Kist: What’s luck got to do with it?

Joel Schlesinger: International flavour: Canadian investors may want to make like Ottawa, diversify beyond U.S.

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Maureen Scurfield: Three could prove an awkward crowd

Conrad Sweatman: Robot study gives seniors say in era of AI

Josiah Neufeld: The idea of Alberta separation viewed through a faith lens shows further fracture lines

Randall King: Manitoba artists in TIFF spotlight as fest begins

Holly Harris: Moving drama at MTYP gives voice to boy who changed law

David Sanderson: Morning-show veteran swaps microphone for macchiatos at new Corydon café

Ben Sigurdson: Winnipeg Book Festival starts a new chapter

Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: ‘Sounds like Canada:’ k.d. lang toasted at Ottawa tribute concert

Business

Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba-Canada Defence Alliance unveiled

Aaron Epp: Board game company charts winning path

Collin Binkley And John Leicester, The Associated Press: G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX rises nearly 350 points amid investor focus on economic resilience

Gabrielle Piché: Critical mineral development: Grid Metals promotes southeast Manitoba cesium deposit

Aaron Epp: Wawanesa rebrands newest branch WSI

Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Bank of Canada’s key rate ‘too blunt’ to fix housing unaffordability: official

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Rogers becomes sole owner of MLSE after completing purchase of remaining 25% stake

The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite finishes in negative territory, U.S. markets gain ground

The Canadian Press: Minimum wage hikes set to begin across five provinces

Sports

Ken Wiebe: Stevenson set for first Jets start against Penguins

Taylor Allen: Bombers on outside looking in after beatdown from Als

Ken Wiebe: Connor powers Jets past Red Wings for first win of season

Taylor Allen: Bombers get ‘whopped’ in Montreal

Ken Wiebe: Living the dream

Taylor Allen: Bombers near must-win territory as Als look to look to clinch East crown

Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Silano’s spectacular strike; Rapid treading water; Post-season posturing

Mike McIntyre: Blown lead spoils Jets opener

GEORGE WILLIAMS: From the starting gate to the home stretch: Here’s to you, Bud

Joshua Frey-Sam: Six high school hockey programs ceased operations following new Hockey Manitoba policy

Canada

Monique Kasonga and Maan Alhmidi, The Canadian Press: WestJet begins grounding planes ahead of potential flight attendants strike

Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Jonathan J. Cooper And Matthew Lee, The Associated Press: Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: International unions urge Trump official to reconsider 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

The Canadian Press: Canada to impose temporary 25% tariff on some imports of wood cabinets, vanities

The Canadian Press: Pear Lake wildfire prompts expanded evacuation orders around B.C.’s south Cariboo

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Liberals block hearings on Gordie Howe bridge deal as government MP admits confusion

Rob Drinkwater, The Canadian Press: Death of Calgary boy with autism hits home for Conservative MP and party leader

Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Bank of Canada’s Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike

Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press: Bill Wilson, one of Canada’s last Second World War veterans, dies at 101

Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Human or AI bot? Ottawa consulting on transparency of AI systems

Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press: Alberta lets the dogs out, recruits more canine muscle in fight against mussels

World

Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Jonathan J. Cooper And Matthew Lee, The Associated Press: Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain

Sergio Rodrigo Ruíz, Renata Brito And Suman Naishadham, The Associated Press: Tens of thousands of migrants voluntarily leave after crossing into Spanish territory of Ceuta

The Associated Press: Algerian bus plunges into a ravine near Algiers, killing at least 25 and injuring 44

Mari Yamaguchi And Mayuko Ono, The Associated Press: Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34

Jacques Billeaud, The Associated Press: Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it

Jamie Stengle And Eric Tucker, The Associated Press: Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers

Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press: A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

Seth Borenstein, The Associated Press: Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate

Chan Ho-him, The Associated Press: Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Munir Ahmed, The Associated Press: Pakistan’s military rejects UN report alleging hundreds of civilian deaths in strikes on Afghanistan

Kate Brumback, The Associated Press: Colin Gray, who gave his son the gun used in Georgia school shooting, is sentenced to 15 years

One last thing...

Anna Albrecht/the New Bedford Light, The Associated Press:

Whaling Museum goes viral for ‘worst aquarium ever’ T-shirts, totes

New Bedford is considered the home of whaling’s history in America — and now, home to the worst aquarium ever. Read More

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