Police shooting inquest; Olympics; The Leaf; Holland world premiere

Julia-Simone Rutgers:

Without key GPS data, transit plan lacked direction

Tech problems meant city ill-equipped to make necessary adjustments to new network Read More

Tyler Searle:

Officer explains decision to fire at teen after crash ends police pursuit

Inquest probes fatal shooting of 16-year-old; police summoned after Liquor Mart robbery Read More

Mike McIntyre:

‘Top of the mountain’

Oakbank’s Ewasko sees his pebbled ice shine as curling kicks off Oly action Read More

Chris Kitching:

Manitoba has most measles cases in Canada — and it’s likely much worse, doctors say

Widespread transmission continues in Winkler, Morden Read More

Dan Lett:

A rift in the neighbourhood

Debate over Toronto supervised consumption site serves as cautionary tale as Manitoba government pursues its own harm-reduction facility Read More

Photos by Mikaela MacKenzie:

Nature’s healing power

A new exhibit at the Leaf explores the magical powers of herbs and botanicals. The exhibit, titled Nature’s Apothecary, allows visitors to learn more about traditional plant knowledge and how dried bo... Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Bisons, Bobcats ready to rumble in regular-season finale

Manitoba, Brandon in the thick of hoops playoff picture as post-season looms Read More

Carol Sanders:

Union would like to see further expansion of bereavement rules

A new contract with expanded paid bereavement leave at Red River College Polytech would be a “good thing” for all Manitoba employees, says the head of the union that negotiated it. “We’re hopeful t... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Building up engineers: RRC Polytech, U of M celebrate collaboration

The University of Manitoba and Red River College Polytechnic are making it easier for engineering technologists to earn a degree. Read More

Chris Kitching:

Weeks-long closure turns into year for North Kildonan city-run gym

Mould, maintenance issues repeatedly extend closure Read More

Caleigh Wells, The Associated Press:

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. ... Read More

David Klepper, The Associated Press:

CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool

WASHINGTON (AP) — Close the cover on the CIA World Factbook: The spy agency announced Wednesday that after more than 60 years, it is shuttering the popular reference manual. The annou... Read More

Holly Harris :

WSO tag-teams with wrasslin’ to win championship belt

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra scores the smackdowns in first-of-its-kind wrestling crossover Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Sash projects weave together school spirit, Métis culture

A Métis artist is taking her loom-weaving kit on the road to teach students about an iconic staple in her ancestors’ wardrobe and promote school spirit. Casandra Woolever, the full-time creative be... Read More

Aaron Epp:

Driven to deliver

Meals on Wheels visits provide food for lonely clients’ souls along with food for their plates Read More

Janine LeGal:

‘A safe place to thrive’

Beloved drop-in centre remains a haven for youth after 50 years Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Protest songs capture horror, hope in times of turmoil

Bruce Springsteen has always held a mirror up to America. Sometimes that looks like 1975’s Born to Run, about escaping small-town suffocation and hitting the open road. Sometimes that looks like 20... Read More

Brent Bellamy:

More needs to be done to attract housing

By prioritizing new housing to meet the demand of population growth, Winnipeg can remain an affordable, thriving city — one that attracts young families, enables homeownership and creates opportunities for people to build prosperous lives. Read More

Ron Thiessen:

A budget that protects Manitoba’s future

Manitobans are blessed with one of the finest backyards in the world. The choices made in Budget 2026 will determine how much of it we save for generations to come. Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Money mind-shift

New book from renowned Canadian financial author aims to help you ‘Save Yourself’ Read More

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press:

Less than half of non-retired Canadians have workplace pension plan: report

A new report says less than half of non-retirees in Canada have a workplace pension plan. IG Wealth Management's annual retirement study said a generational shift is re-shaping how Canadians approa... Read More

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press:

Breaking up is hard to do. It’s even harder if you don’t have the money to move out

Living under the same roof with your former partner after a breakup is a tricky situation. It's a tough spot some cash-strapped Canadians have found themselves in: not being able to leave the share... Read More

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press:

Gifts, lotto winnings, bursaries: How to know when your money might not be taxable

It could have been a lucky night at the blackjack table that netted you a surprise stack of cash last year. Or perhaps a more sombre life event like the passing of a relative left you with unexpect... Read More

Aaron Epp:

Shorty’s Pizza expands reach with second Winnipeg restaurant

People in the Charleswood area looking for a taste of New York City are in luck: Shorty’s Pizza has arrived. Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Let’s drink to a miserable January being over

January feels like the longest month of the year. The holidays are over, the decorations all packed up and the bank balance is hurting. We’ve been mired in a weeks-long deep freeze, having to layer up... Read More

Romona Goomansingh:

More than a meal

Feeding others or donating food is deeply rooted in Hindu faith Read More

What’s up: Zilla Jones, Hut Hut, Duane Forrest, ice basketball, Snowshoes and Brews, Dilla Day

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Ben Waldman:

Language decoder

In 'Holland,' playwright uses dramaturgical skills to detail frustration with bureaucracy Read More

Ben Waldman:

Kiyanaan theatre festival strengthens work of Indigenous artists

At this weekend’s Kiyanaan Indigenous Theatre Festival, Erica Wilson is trying her hand at burlesque, puppetry, poetry and contemporary dance — and she isn’t worried about whether the performance comes across as a success or failure: the Winnipeg artist is simply ecstatic about the opportunity to present her work-in-progress to an audience of her peers. Read More

The Week That Was: Jan. 26 to Jan. 31

This week's news quiz topics include: Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games, traffic congestion, the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology and more. Take the quiz