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Posthumous conviction review, encampment fire, sacred ceremony, Jets, hot sauce taste test
Plus: The 'bird election' results are in, and voter turnout is flying high

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

 

'An important day for Russell'

Chris Kitching:

Ottawa orders unprecedented posthumous appeal of fourth Indigenous man’s conviction in 1973 slaying

Canada’s justice minister ordered a new appeal Monday of a Manitoba First Nations man’s 1974 manslaughter conviction — a decision that was unprecedented because it came 14 years after his death. Read More

 

Dan Lett:

When righting a wrong, even posthumously, has to come before legal tradition

It is often said that justice delayed is justice denied. The people who say that often obviously weren’t thinking about Russell Woodhouse, his family or his friends. Read More

 
 
 

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'I have nothing left'

Scott Billeck:

‘They can’t break me’: Resident defiant after encampment burns

Tent, sleeping bag, belongings gone after ‘deliberate’ fire near Assiniboine River Read More

 
 

'I'm sharing my heart with you today'

Tyler Searle:

Sacred fire at police HQ brings ‘healing reflection and spiritual connection’

WPS chief pledges to listen, learn during service ahead of Orange Shirt Day Read More

 
 

'It is a big hole for us'

Mike McIntyre:

Jets’ Hellebuyck good to go, Samberg out 6-8 weeks

The Winnipeg Jets already knew they’d be starting the new season without shutdown centre and captain Adam Lowry, who is recovering from hip surgery. Now comes another big body blow for a club with ... Read More

 
 

Coming in hot!

Eva Wasney and Ben Sigurdson:

Coming in hot!

Locally made sauces a scorching feast of fiery flavour Read More

 
 

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Local

Connor McDowell: Brandon clears way for affordable housing project
Tyler Searle: Transit driver stabbed with syringe by passenger
Maggie Macintosh: U of M researchers studying ‘digital legacy planning’ before death
Zoe Pierce: Razed tree canopy leaves Selkirk Avenue stretch noisier, dirtier: resident
By Tiago Resko: Advocates say rehab benefits animals with behavioural issues, but more resources are needed
Chris Kitching: Hydro to cut down more than 260 trees on stretch of Selkirk Avenue
Joyanne Pursaga: Woodstock pledges radical change at city hall
Free Press: Endoscopy backlog, wait times greatly reduced
Erik Pindera: Accused extortionist denies working for terrorist gang in India, claims to be victim
Chris Kitching: Federal government to build $267-M emergency research lab in Winnipeg
 

Opinion

Editorial: Clearing the deck and filling the seats
Stephen Borys: Walking past history — and understated renewal
Paul G. Thomas: Where is Mark Carney going with Senate changes?
Dan Lett: Nine-block walk on Portage Avenue reveals difficult present, some cause for optimism
Russell Wangersky: Measure twice… and try not to hurt yourself
Jen Zoratti: Climate change threatens events we wait for all year
Hersh Seth: Use it twice: a data centre we could support
Dan Lett: Hydro CEO needs to reckon with winds of change
Pam Frampton: What a way to fly — if you’re rich
Fred Wilson and Robert Chernomas: Canadian AI: What kind, and who will own it
 

Arts & Life

Maureen Scurfield: It’s your call on further contact with ‘dad’
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: CBC reveals fall schedule, including new Neil Peart doc, ‘North of North’ air date
Janine LeGal: Book gives patients tools for navigating the Canadian health-care system and getting treatment they need
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: From travel passes to eSims, here’s how you can avoid high roaming fees on vacation
Maureen Scurfield: Mattress upgrade sure to support camp romps
David Sanderson: Stampeding to Starlette’s
AV Kitching: Homegrown grub: Resto turns to the Leaf for freshest ingredients
Maria Sherman, The Associated Press: Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’
 

Sports

James Robson, The Associated Press: Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
Mike McIntyre: Countdown to tee off at the Manitoba Open begins
Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press: Canada’s Auger-Aliassime withdraws as top seeds exit early at National Bank Open
Taylor Allen: Goldeyes catcher Pelletier moonlights as team barber
Taylor Allen: Goldeyes match record with 11th consecutive win
Joshua Frey-Sam: Sea Bears look for historic first franchise playoff win
The Associated Press: Prime Minister Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA president Infantino
Taylor Allen: Goldeyes pitcher Boyd making most out of his visit to Winnipeg
Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: ‘He’s a magnet’: Jeremy Lin says Kawhi Leonard could transform Raptors again
The Canadian Press: Toronto Blue Jays place Trey Yesavage on injured list with knee inflammation
 

Business

Gabrielle Piché: Storm left $840M of insured losses across Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Aaron Epp: Water-bus service relaunches with bigger boat
Gabrielle Piché: Canad Inns puts Portage Avenue hotel, MET, office building ‘connected campus’ up for sale
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Meal kit company Goodfood granted creditor protection from court, may sell business
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Canada’s main stock index up more than 300 points amid hopes of Hormuz reopening
Gabrielle Piché: IG Wealth Management to sell longtime Portage Avenue HQ
Free Press staff: Downtown Keg closes… to reopen nearby
Gabrielle Piché: Bell sheds 19 more Manitoba employees
Gabrielle Piché: Airport traffic surges despite fewer U.S. flights
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Canadian and U.S. markets rally on tech optimistim, hope for Hormuz reopening
 

Canada

Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press: ‘Stand with us’: Indigenous artists tapped by big companies for Orange Shirt Day
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says major projects push can coexist with reconciliation
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: ‘Canada does not retreat’ as crises shake multilateralism, Anand tells United Nations
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Jobs minister urges Canada Post to table new offer to striking union
The Canadian Press: Saskatchewan apologizes to former students who faced abuse at boarding school
The Canadian Press: Wildlife report suggests 23 species have disappeared from P.E.I.
Keith Doucette, The Canadian Press: N.S. Crown lands bill would criminalize peaceful protests, critics say
Stéphane Blais, The Canadian Press: Groups urge PM Carney to act on climate finance risk, 10 years after key speech
Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press: Flu shot rollout begins this week as doctors urge vaccination for people at risk
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Ottawa urges Israel ensure safety, access for media in Gaza
 
 

World

The Associated Press: This is Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza
Ted Anthony, The Associated Press: From all over the planet, they came to the UN with a message: Fix things, particularly yourself
Edith M. Lederer And Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press: In a rare UN appearance, senior North Korean diplomat insists his country won’t give up nukes
Wyatte Grantham-philips And Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press: Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films
The Associated Press: Internet blackout hits Afghanistan as Taliban enforce morality crackdown
The Associated Press: Federal indictment charges 3 activists with alleged ‘doxing’ of ICE agent in Los Angeles
Matthew Daly, The Associated Press: Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants
The Associated Press: What we know about National Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland
Jill Lawless, The Associated Press: Treasury chief says wars and tariffs are harming the UK’s economic outlook
Trân Nguyễn, The Associated Press: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark bill creating AI safety measures
 

One last thing...

Charlotte Graham-mclay, The Associated Press:

A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand’s annual bird election

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand ’s annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds and cute, puffball robins. This year’s winner was a mysterious falcon that w... Read More

 
 

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