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Police shooting, trucking safety, housing homeless, dementia care, Bombers’ Daniels, Robin’s fan
Plus: The World Cup team from an island smaller than Winnipeg

Good evening. Hope you’re staying cool in this record-breaking heat.

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

 

'It's pretty scary'

Morgan Modjeski:

Man in hospital after hostage situation on King Edward

Winnipeg Police Service spokesperson Const. Pat Saydak told reporters that members of the violent offender apprehension unit attempted to execute a warrant on a man in the King Edward neighbourhood at around 11 a.m. Read More

 
 
 

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'Ongoing deficiencies in safe operation'

Gabrielle Piché:

Trucking firm linked to fatal crash failed to comply with safety laws: province

Conquer Transport driver charged with dangerous driving causing death Read More

 
 

'We need to be partners in the care'

Scott Billeck:

Finding his way home

After years of living in encampments, Lawrence is slowly adjusting to life with a roof, instead of a tarp, over his head Read More

 
 

'Anyone with Alzheimer’s is still a person'

Janine LeGal:

No road map for dementia’s daunting journey

With neurodegenerative disorders, compassion is vital — for those afflicted, their loved ones and caregivers Read More

 
 

'There’s no such thing as a perfect agreement'

Conrad Sweatman:

Neighbourhood watch

Three Manitoban political leaders weigh in on western alienation and the spectre of a fall independence referendum in Alberta Read More

 
 

'He’s done it and made a life for himself'

Taylor Allen:

Daniels’ discipline in spite of rough start paying dividends

Bombers thrilled to have drafted rookie tight end Read More

 
 

'I’m not above looking in dumpsters'

David Sanderson:

A cache to crow about

Collector feathers nest with just about anything related to Robin’s Donuts Read More

 
 
 

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Local

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
Free Press staff:
Maggie Macintosh: Gordon Bell rings in a century
Ben Waldman: Creative powerhouse Perry Rosemond never lost Winnipeg roots
Maggie Macintosh: U of W Collegiate students thank residential school survivors with the lessons they’ve learned
Carol Sanders: Khan should’ve taken high road: Goertzen
Kelly-Anne Riess: Deadpool drops by Children’s Hospital to say thanks on behalf of Olympian’s family
 

Opinion

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.
Tory McNally: Manitoba marks end of sending simple workplace problems to doctor’s office
Laura Rance-Unger: Wet weather heats up feed grain availability
David McLaughlin: Learning to win: a real problem for conservatives
Bryn Oliver: Fewer pitchforks, better policy
Steven Fletcher: Every constituent deserves a voice in question period
Jerrad Peters: Premier League would be all too relieved if Blues simply went away for a while
 

Arts & Life

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
Maureen Scurfield: May be whiff of truth to ex’s odour ardour
Josiah Neufeld: The idea of Alberta separation viewed through a faith lens shows further fracture lines
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
John Longhurst: A spiritual vision will help anchor a health civic outlook
Reviewed by Keith Cadieux: Aspiring author gets tangled in a suspicious scheme with dazzling duo
Reviewed by Julie Carl: Questions outweigh answers in UFO tome
 

Business

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
Hau Dinh And Aniruddha Ghosal, The Associated Press: Pandora opens $150 million Vietnam jewelry factory powered by renewable energy
 

Sports

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
Taylor Allen: Alouettes not short on reasons why they want to beat Bombers
Ken Wiebe and Mike McIntyre: Influx of young talent gives Jets a noticeable boost
Steve Douglas, The Associated Press: Man City lodges ‘comprehensive’ appeal after guilty verdict in financial rule-breaking scandal
Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press: Igor Shesterkin becomes the 18th NHL goaltender to score a goal and first to do it for the Rangers
 

Canada

Erika Morris, The Canadian Press: Human rights panel accuses Canada of genocide against Indigenous population
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Economists pour cold water on recession talk after Canada’s economy stalls in Q1
Canadian Press Staff, The Canadian Press: Canadian, Ukrainian drone firms forge pact to supply Ukraine’s military
Paola Loriggio and Kathryn Mannie, The Canadian Press: Families grieve as Kenneth Law pleads guilty to aiding 14 suicides in Ontario
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Gov. Gen. Simon launches mental health project for North, Indigenous communities
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Gas prices fall on Middle East optimism — but no one sure if relief will last
Erika Morris, The Canadian Press: Quebec lawyers finding creative ways to reach potential opioid class-action members
Eli Ridder, The Canadian Press: N.B. should halt transition to new virtual-health-care provider: Opposition Tories
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: Supreme Court opts not to change existing rules on trial delays
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Canada committed to deepening ties with China, Anand tells Chinese minister
 
 

World

Aamer Madhani And Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press: Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran deal but hasn’t yet decided
The Associated Press: With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war
Stephen Mcgrath And Nicolae Dumitrache, The Associated Press: Russian drone targeting Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania, injuring 2, officials say
Jean-yves Kamale, Justin Kabumba And Mark Banchereau, The Associated Press: WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak ‘can be stopped’
Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press: Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Stephen Groves, The Associated Press: Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers’ questions about Trump’s involvement in Epstein files release
Alanna Durkin Richer And Eric Tucker, The Associated Press: Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports
Toqa Ezzidin And Wafaa Shurafa, The Associated Press: War and displacement in Gaza are fueling a rise in early marriage
Edward Acquah, The Associated Press: Ghana’s parliament passes a bill criminalizing the promotion of LGBTQ activities
Bassem Mroue, The Associated Press: Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
 

One last thing...

Juan Arraez And Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press:

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history

There won’t be millions of people from Curaçao cheering on their national team in the World Cup, because Curaçao doesn’t have millions of people. Not even close. Read More

 
 

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