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New Governor General, transit revenue, cancer fundraising, volleyballer returns
Plus: Judging 'history’s most divisive hairstyle'

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

 

'It is through our differences that we will build a common future'

David Baxter and Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press:

In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity

Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better country can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences, Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour said Monday in her first speech as the King's representative in Canada. Read More

 

Chris Kitching:

Winnipeg poet’s reading whole new ‘level of intensity’

Undi in Ottawa to celebrate installation of Canada’s 31st Governor General Read More

 
 
 

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'There’s a lot more people that are not riding the bus'

Joyanne Pursaga:

Transit system overhaul, immigration policy reducing Winnipeg bus ridership

Revenue drop projected to be significantly worse than predicted in 2026 budget Read More

 
 

'I have to do something that can make a difference'

Zoe Pierce:

Prognosis grim, but dogged cancer fighter, fundraiser Doug Harvey not done just yet

After almost 12 years living with prostate cancer, Doug Harvey was admitted into the palliative care program in early May. He then told his wife that he wanted to raise $1 million to improve cancer care for Manitobans. Read More

 
 

'How could I feel good, but also something be so wrong with me?'

Joshua Frey-Sam:

‘Don’t want this to be the thing that ends my career’

Hall of Famer Ogoms gunning for return to court after battling cancer Read More

 
 

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Local

Zoe Pierce: Search continues for brothers feared drowned at Nutimik Lake
Carol Sanders: Four candidates at play in The Pas-Kameesak byelection
Scott Billeck: Plan being developed to tackle drug use, homelessness near church
Nicole Buffie: STARS moves to Brandon to fill gap after Dauphin hospital closure
Chris Kitching: Big spike in catalytic converter thefts
Dean Pritchard: Woman pleads guilty to beating teens, injecting them with drugs
Malak Abas: Safe-walks program around downtown venues to launch after pleas from WSO performers
Morgan Modjeski: Local fans feel ‘Spanish euphoria’
Morgan Modjeski: Parents praise water-safety education
Erik Pindera: Bishnoi Gang active in Manitoba
 

Opinion

Dan Lett: Homeless standstill can’t be addressed until province, city collaborate
Ben Sigurdson: Uncorked: Maximize your wine-buying dollars
Jen Zoratti: Reimagined Little House still shot through with the truth
Editorial: A team — and league — of our own
Tory McNally: Ethics isn’t about big scandals — it’s about little decisions made each day
Dan Lett: Cool yourself, not your car: time to stop denying climate change
Free Press: Letters, July 20
Alex Passey: Time to open our eyes about AI
Kyle Volpi Hiebert: Britain gets new prime minister — again
Peter George: Manitoba’s inspiration economy
 

Arts & Life

Wyatte Grantham-philips, The Associated Press: Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request
Free Press review team: Fringe reviews #16: I need an extra show
Reviewed by Dave Williamson: Exploration of Stein’s time in Paris proves wildly entertaining, defying classification
Alison Gillmor: Christopher Nolan crafts modern epic, brings wartime saga home
Josiah Neufeld: Mosque’s restorative justice program helps newcomers find their way
Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: ‘I’ve finally made it to the Horseshoe’: Shania Twain plays Toronto bar that once eluded her
Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: Award-winning Canadian humorist Morley Torgov dies at 98
Free Press review team: Our five-star fringe reviews: Final boss defeated
Free Press review team: Fringe reviews #7: Quicksave before the next show
Free Press review team: Fringe reviews #9: Farming for fringe gold
 

Business

Aaron Epp: WestJet adding two new direct flights from Winnipeg to warm-weather destinations
Aaron Epp: WEL Manitoba investment fund signs on with Canadian company in push to meet province’s menstrual products mandate
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX down more than 300 points amid inflation data, U.S. stock markets also negative
Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: Read this before you break up with your Big Six bank
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Economists see encouraging signs in June inflation report beyond gas price break
Nicole Buffie: ‘Weather whiplash’ leaves Winnipeg businesses sore
Reviewed by Donald Benham: Shakespearean drama of tech titan’s time away from Apple chronicled
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Fans, basements, BBQs: experts offer ways to reduce your summer electricity bill
Dee-ann Durbin, The Associated Press: World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Canadian, U.S. markets down amid tech weakness and rising oil prices
 

Sports

R.j. Rico, The Associated Press: The World Cup is over. Here’s where to get your next soccer fix
Taylor Allen: Bombers battle back to beat Redblacks in OT
Joshua Frey-Sam: Lightning strikes again as Canada picks up second rugby win in Winnipeg in 33 years
Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press: Brooke Henderson engaged, says life off the golf course fuelled recent success on it
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press: Roughrider player had alcohol, cannabis in SUV going wrong way before deadly crash
Grace Penner: Manitoba sports hall inductee thrilled to see his former athletes join coaching ranks
Taylor Allen: Bombers fortunate to escape with win
Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press: How Spain built a soccer identity that conquered the world
Mike McIntyre: Jets’ Perfetti motivated to prove his worth following ‘life-changing’ contract
The Associated Press: FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations
 

Canada

David Baxter and Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity
Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press: Poilievre says Alberta needs new priorities from Ottawa, not a new country
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press: Elections Alberta kicks off hiring spree ahead of ‘colossal’ fall referendum vote
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Feds offer millions in loans to airlines as fuel costs soar. Some don’t want the cash
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Military sexual assault survivors say Bill C-11 will leave them with less choice
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Gordie Howe International Bridge ribbon-cutting set to go ahead this week
Monique Kasonga, The Canadian Press: Foreign officers to help Toronto cops manage international fans during FIFA World Cup
The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press: House of Commons passes bill criminalizing forced sterilization
Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press: Alberta country music artist Corb Lund says anti-coal petition drive a success
 
 

World

Jon Gambrell And Melanie Lidman, The Associated Press: Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire
Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message
The Associated Press: Ukrainian strikes set off fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea
Jim Gomez And Joeal Calupitan, The Associated Press: A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
Associated Press, The Associated Press: Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat
Franklin Briceño And Regina Garcia Cano, The Associated Press: Fujimori and nationalist Sánchez virtually tied as vote count continues in Peru
Didi Tang, The Associated Press: Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
Jeffrey Collins, The Associated Press: A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Melissa Goldin, The Associated Press: Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump’s birthday
Suman Naishadham And Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press: Pope’s historic speech to Spain’s parliament demands respect for migrants and gets 7-minute ovation
 

One last thing...

James Brooks, The Associated Press:

A raucous Copenhagen crowd cheers Denmark’s 2026 Mullet Championship

Denmark’s raucous 2026 Mullet Championship, presented on an outdoor stage in central Copenhagen, attracted 12 well-coiffed competitors and more than a thousand spectators to the evening’s “mane” event. Read More

 
 

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