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Premier questions bail, teacher registry, ethics fines, housing investment, pop-up drinks, Thanksgiving sides, Jets roster
Plus: A cat's journey from stockroom stowaway to store celebrity

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

 

'Judges have to be left to judge'

Tyler Searle:

Kinew takes issue with bail decision for trucker charged in fatal crash accused of fleeing country

Premier Wab Kinew took the uncommon step Tuesday of publicly disagreeing with a bail decision rendered by a Manitoba judge, reminding the provincial judiciary to “reflect on the role that their decisions will have when they are learned of by the public.” Read More

 
 
 

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'A stain on our history'

Carol Sanders:

Former premier, cabinet ministers fined for breaking ethics law

Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson has made history for a second time. The province’s first female premier became the first premier to be fined for breaking the conflict of interest law. Read More

 
 

'An important milestone'

Maggie Macintosh:

Coach’s ‘choke out’ threat — and discipline he faced — becomes first published decision on teacher registry

Parents and the public are finally getting a glimpse into how Manitoba’s teacher misconduct commissioner is handling allegations that land on her desk. Read More

 
 

'We’re at a crossroads'

Scott Billeck:

True North, former Canada Life CEO’s family foundation invest $7M in affordable-housing trust fund to address ‘deplorable’ crisis

Calling Manitoba’s homelessness crisis “deplorable,” one of the city’s most prominent business leaders is putting his money where his mouth is, stepping up with millions in private investment to help... Read More

 
 

'You can make money... but also, it’s fun'

Gabrielle Piché:

Entrepreneurial dreams fulfilled, 1 cup at a time

Collaboration key word as drink carts rise via social media-powered pop-ups Read More

 
 

3 Thanksgiving recipes with a fun twist

Eva Wasney:

Sides show

Turkey might be the star of Thanksgiving, but these culinary supporting roles earn the spotlight Read More

 
 

'It's a brand new year'

Ken Wiebe:

‘Everybody’s ready to go’

Toews only surprise omission on Jets opening-day roster Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Kevin Rollason: ‘Blatant disregard for public safety’: nurses censured after baby taken to hospital in handivan
Eva Wasney: Raised on food as love, local cook primed for MasterChef
Joyanne Pursaga: City committee votes to extend on-request bus service
Malak Abas: Parking-ticket victory incomplete as city leaves vehicle owner on the hook for cost of aborted tow
Nicole Buffie: The ‘grass’ is definitely greener: city gives Old Market Square an artificial-turf facelift
Dean Pritchard: Doctor ‘constantly fearful’ after encounter with patient turned into years-long nightmare
Erik Pindera: Parole board revokes statutory release of alleged assailant in random beating at The Forks
Tyler Searle: RCMP make arrest in Friday-night Steinbach carjacking
Free Press staff: City considers extension of on-request bus service
Michele McDougall: Prairie Mountain wines, dines medical students in recruitment effort
 

Opinion

Patricia Dawn Robertson: Goodbye Canada Post, hello TikTok
Tom Brodbeck: NDP neglects public transport on congested, emission-choked path to net zero
Jeff Lieberman: The canary in the coal mine of hatred
Editorial: More violence can’t be the solution
Free Press: Letters, Oct. 7
Ania Theuer and Christopher J. Schneider: A feel-good solution to policing challenges
Maureen Scurfield: Craving intimacy far from a selfish desire
 

Arts & Life

Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Cineplex drip pricing case headed for appeal could serve as warning
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
 

Sports

Taylor Allen: Mitchell gaining confidence
Ben Little: Manitobans eager to strike gold on world stage
Taylor Allen: Standings climb starts in Edmonton
Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press: Interest in women’s sports is growing. Here’s how some women-owned companies are responding
Ronald Blum, The Associated Press: Hat trick: The Blue Jays think their 1992 World Series-style caps are a lucky charm
Judy Owen, The Canadian Press: Winnipeg Jets chasing more than regular-season glory this year
 

Business

Wyatte Grantham-philips, The Associated Press: Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Average asking rents drop for 12th straight month to $2,123 in September: report
 

Canada

Rob Gillies, The Associated Press: Trump says Canadians will travel to the US again after a trade deal is worked out
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: As Trump digs in on tariff rhetoric, LeBlanc suggests quick deals in the works
David Baxter, The Canadian Press: Convoy leaders Lich, Barber receive conditional sentences in Ottawa courtroom
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Five premiers urge Carney to withdraw court submission on notwithstanding clause
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Carney government flags plan to retool much-maligned border security bill
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Fiscal watchdog gives mixed review to Ottawa’s budget framework changes
Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press: ‘Love my job’: Alberta teachers look to make ends meet in provincewide strike
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: MPs question Longest Ballot Committee organizer during probe of spring election
Michael MacDonald, The Canadian Press: Marineland says its belugas shouldn’t go to Nova Scotia’s Whale Sanctuary Project
Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press: Former B.C. lawyer planned murder of his client, Crown tells court
 
 

World

Samy Magdy And David Rising, The Associated Press: Gaza peace talks appear to gain momentum on the war’s anniversary
Alon Bernstein And Melanie Lidman, The Associated Press: A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish
Wafaa Shurafa And Sarah El Deeb, The Associated Press: Thousands in Gaza are missing 2 years into the war. Tormented families search for clues
Hanna Arhirova, The Associated Press: Ukraine’s Donetsk region seen as Russia’s gateway, not the ultimate prize in war
Kostya Manenkov, Seth Borenstein And Mike Corder, The Associated Press: Three scientists at US universities win Nobel Prize in physics for advancing quantum technology
The Associated Press: Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the Atlantic
John Leicester, The Associated Press: France’s government collapses again: What could happen next?
Bruce Schreiner, The Associated Press: Kentucky lawsuit says Roblox fails to protect children on its popular online gaming platform
Gene Johnson, The Associated Press: Q&A: A look at the National Guard’s role as Trump seeks to deploy troops in Oregon and Chicago
Ken Moritsugu, The Associated Press: Snowstorms strand hikers in China and a South Korean climber dies in Nepal
 

One last thing...

Julie Walker And John Raby, The Associated Press:

Purrfect ending: Missing Virginia store cat found after hitching a ride to another state

Francine the calico cat spends much of her time either at the customer service desk or in the seasonal area at a Lowe's store in Virginia. But things went awry in September as the store brought in items for the upcoming Christmas season. Read More

 
 

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