River Heights tornado, Hellebuyck hiatus, local talent at TIFF
Plus: A study shows female entrepreneurs have it tough on dating market

Malak Abas:

‘We feel lucky — and a bit traumatized’

Tornado confirmed in River Heights Sunday Read More

Erik Pindera:

Flash, bang … oops: police raid leads to lawsuit

Couple traumatized after officers burst into wrong apartment, set off stun grenade, lawsuit alleges Read More

Chris Kitching:

‘It blew my mind that four lives were taken’

Grieving families, local leaders want review of Interlake intersection after teens die in crash Read More

Mike McIntyre:

All quiet on the Hellebuyck front

Absent netminder a notable exception at Jets pre-training camp skate Read More

Randall King:

Manitoba artists in TIFF spotlight as fest begins

Expect Winnipeg film production — and Manitoba talent — to grab its share of the klieg lights at the 2026 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, which starts today and runs to Sept. 20. Read More

Marsha McLeod and Rylee Gerrard:

Frequency of private plasma donations called into question

Provinces, territories demanded answers after deaths of Winnipeg donors Read More

Melissa Martin:

All that’s done for fun in the sun

St. Malo’s summer hot spot relies on a dedicated community of professionals, entrepreneurs and devotees to make sure park-goers can kick back and relax Read More

AV Kitching:

Free as can be

Childfree Winnipeg group gives women without kids a place to gather Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

U of M students call for ban on far-right group

Dominion Society of Canada labelled a white nationalist organization, promotes mass deportations Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Education student designs lesson plans to take a bite out of food marketing

Instead of apples, Emma Caronte is handing out lesson plans on local food history to Manitoba teachers this back-to-school season. The undergraduate researcher spent her summer break creating a soc... Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Swiping left on leaders

Study shows female entrepreneurs have it tough on dating market Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Winkler-based internet provider delivering high-speed service to 30 rural and First Nations Manitoba communities

Valley Fiber says it is undertaking one of its largest fibre optic projects and is building infrastructure that will deliver internet to 10,000 homes and businesses in rural and First Nations communit... Read More

The Canadian Press:

Loon design wins for next Manitoba specialty licence plate, province says

WINNIPEG - Manitoba says a loon design has won out in a public survey about a new specialty licence plate that pays homage to provincial parks. The government says 62,605 people responded to the Ju... Read More

Nicole Buffie:

MPI restricts loan program to winter tires only

Mechanics say it will have negative consequences Read More

Adriana Morga, The Associated Press:

Travel scams are getting harder to spot. Here’s how to stay safe

NEW YORK (AP) — Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travelers heading to new destinations on vacation. But travel scams have become more sophisticated, and scammers using new ... Read More

Melissa Martin:

‘We belong… and we are giving back”: Sikh celebration enlivens downtown Winnipeg

Downtown Winnipeg came alive with vibrant sights, sounds, and scents on Sunday, as Manitoba’s Sikh community flocked to Memorial Park to celebrate its annual Nagar Kirtan procession and festival. T... Read More

Carol Sanders:

‘Quite a journey’: dozens move into transitional housing downtown

Webb Place building formerly owned by Providence University College and Theological Seminary Read More

Taylor Allen:

NSL Winnipeg gets a home sweet home

Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex announced as new club’s official digs Read More

Niigaan Sinclair:

How to make National Day for Truth and Reconciliation personal

Throughout September, there will be thousands of opportunities to participate in the interests of truth, reconciliation and building a Canada that is inclusive and just. If you run out of ideas for taking part, here are a few things you can do. Read More

Dan Lett:

Cancelling court erodes access to justice — just ask Matt Wiebe

Back in May 2023, when the NDP was in opposition and Matt Wiebe was just an earnest justice critic, he had harsh words for the Progressive Conservative government when provincial circuit court sessions were being cancelled. Read More

Erna Buffie:

Why our democracy depends on your vote

I think that fining people who don’t vote and paying people who do isn’t a bad idea. Because people who don’t vote aren’t participating in our democratic system of governance, and we all pay for that. Read More

Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press:

How to build a maternity wardrobe that fits your baby bump — and your budget

If you have a little one on the way and are trying to be budget conscious, stylists agree it's worth borrowing cothing from recently pregnant friends, among other budget-friendly approaches. Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

‘It’s rough out there’

Back to school means increased costs for parents, post-secondary students for everything, everywhere, all at once Read More

Nina Dragicevic, The Canadian Press:

RESP growth opportunities are well worth it, even if you start late

Earlier is always better, but even a late start in RESPs has benefits. “I think they’re a very valuable tool, and the biggest pro of all is that by using them, you get free money,” sa... Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Wonderful wines to help welcome autumn

Here are six new and/or notable wines ideal for sipping as we make the transition from warmer weather into the first hints of autumn. Read More

David Sanderson:

The crust’s a must

For newcomer pizza purveyors, it’s all about crafting solid foundations — in more ways than one Read More

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Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Sheldon Birnie:

Weekender festivities to take over downtown

Come one, come all, to Graham Avenue this weekend. Organizers of the Weekender hope to welcome thousands of Winnipeggers to the streets and parking lots in and around the Graham Avenue pedestrian m... Read More

Ben Waldman:

Shtetl story

Rainbow Stage, WJT stage classic Yiddish tale 'Fiddler on the Roof' Read More

Ben Waldman:

Peek behind the curtain

Complex dual production 'R+J: Closing Night' brings theatre audience in on panicked process of putting on a show Read More

The week that was: Sept. 1-7

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