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School response to sex-assault report, sewage fixes, U.S. invasion? PWHL in Winnipeg, vintage sewing machines
Plus: Read to the end for some hot dogs

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

 

 

'Everything they did was wrong'

Jeff Hamilton:

A failure to act

Family says teen re-victimized by school’s lax response after reporting sexual assault Read More

 
 
 

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'We haven’t seen as much progress as we would like'

Joyanne Pursaga:

Province relents by extending deadline on city’s $3-B sewer plant to 2032

The Manitoba government will grant the city’s request to move the deadline for the three-phase, nearly $3.1-billion North End sewage treatment plant upgrade to 2032 from 2030. Read More

 
 

'The vast majority of people think that’s a bad idea'

Tyler Searle:

True North, strong and… Trump?

More than 20 per cent of Manitobans think the U.S. could invade Canada in the next two years, poll conducted for the Free Press reveals Read More

 
 

'So excited to play in Winnipeg'

Grace Anne Paizen:

The Forecheck: ‘Super excited to bring it home’

Three storylines to watch for as the PWHL takes over the ’Peg Read More

 
 

'I don’t own these machines, I’m more their curator'

David Sanderson:

Treadle to the metal

For vintage sewing-machine aficionado, it’s all about seeing them stitch again Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Marsha McLeod: Fathers united by loss share warning about dangers of fentanyl
Nicole Buffie: Citizen reports help highlight connectivity issues across southwest Manitoba
Erik Pindera: Justice officials hope to seize homes, vehicles, jewelry, cash from father, son accused in drug-trafficking operation
Morgan Modjeski: Mayoral candidate denounced for online comments
Nicole Buffie: Port of Churchill expansion could chase belugas away, U of M researcher says
Carol Sanders: Tory health critic ‘disappointed’ after being rebuffed by health officials
Morgan Modjeski: Drug recovery centre opens office in ‘heart of the city’
Scott Billeck: Pokemon thieves clear out collectibles shop
Malak Abas: Mayoral contenders focus on recreation funding, 911, littered streets
Joyanne Pursaga: Downtown no place to be after dark, huge majority of Winnipeggers say in survey
 

Opinion

Joel Schlesinger: Bond yields are rising, reflecting fear, loathing about state of world
Laura Rance-Unger: Multiple factors add up to difficult harvest
Niigaan Sinclair: AI poses threat to Indigenous culture, knowledge, creativity
Laura Reimer: What do we elect a school trustee to do?
Editorial: Is ‘tornado alley’ moving north?
Tory McNally: 9 to 5: workplace wake-up call still has something to say
Free Press: Letters, Sept. 12
Jen Zoratti: Goodness alive, well in N.L.-set musical
Editorial: The port of Churchill — but done right
Mac Horsburgh: Evaluating the athletic complaint process
 

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Ben Waldman: Stage tells only half the story in marvellously meta show
Conrad Sweatman: Artist’s inspired work brings Red River Métis story back to Portage and Main
Aaron Epp: A life's story: ‘Ivor the Driver’ found his calling in the ranching life
Maureen Scurfield: Nifty neighbours also jonesing for geniality
Reviewed by Anita Daher: Debut adult novel proves a twisty, satisfying cozy mystery
Reviewed by Jenna Boholij: Moriarty brings back Pirriwee gang in follow-up to smash hit Big Little Lies
Reviewed by Susan Huebert: Resilience of Afghan women put to the test
John Longhurst: Media centre brings faith coverage to global audience
Reviewed by Sheilla Jones: Residental school denialism tackled head on in valuable new collection of essays
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Winnipeg-produced podcast Careers Under Construction keeps rolling for Pederson Group
Gabrielle Piché: Mining, mineral exploration projects ramp up, First Nations training lags
Aaron Epp: Denim-focused firm Duer sets up Winnipeg shop
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Stellantis signs MOU on Brampton, Ont., plant as talks with union break down
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX rises on tech strength, U.S. stock markets also climb
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Roots reports Q2 loss, sets date for shareholder vote on privatization deal
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba-Canada Defence Alliance unveiled
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba’s economic growth this year dogged by ‘uncertainty’: report
Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press: Canada’s economic growth expected to rebound, but risks remain on the horizon: report
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: CRTC moves forward with changes to make it easier to compare internet plans
 

Sports

Taylor Allen: Bombers bring A-game in avenging Labour Day loss
Mike McIntyre: Young Winnipeg Jet hopeful, Viggo Bjorck, shines brightly in prospects tournament
Taylor Allen: Bombers exact revenge in Banjo Bowl, lose Collaros to injury
Mike McIntyre: Blown save sees Goldeyes season slip away
Ryan Desjarlais: Roblin links a hidden gem
Taylor Allen: DAZN hires former Bombers QB Streveler as CFL, NFL analyst
Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press: Blue Jays fall to Orioles in opener of critical three-game series
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Record broken; standings rocked; Calgary a wild watch
George Williams: Mechanic Susie helps turn jockey standings around at Assiniboia Downs
Taylor Allen: It all comes down to the Banjo Bowl
 

Canada

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Experts say Canada can’t avoid engaging with U.S. as Trump rattles NATO with insults
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Ottawa outlines criteria for helping Gulf nations hit by Iran war
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Canadian mother and her seven-year-old daughter detained in Texas: husband
Allison Jones, The Canadian Press: Ontario plans to cap ticket resale prices at original value
The Canadian Press: Two men who allegedly fathered hundreds of kids banned from donating sperm in Quebec
Paola Loriggio, The Canadian Press: Former MPP’s Freedom Convoy-related case back on after stay of charges overturned
Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press: Alberta to shutter supervised drug consumption sites in Calgary, Lethbridge
The Canadian Press: Tumbler Ridge shooting victim undergoing fourth surgery to repair fractured skull
 
 

World

Jon Gambrell, Michelle L. Price And Julie Watson, The Associated Press: Iran threatens tourism sites and US sends more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down
Sarah El Deeb, The Associated Press: Israel strikes Iran’s feared Basij from commanders down to street level, but its grip remains strong
Emma Burrows, The Associated Press: As the US shifts missiles towards Iran, officials raise concerns of gaps in European air defenses
Hanna Arhirova, The Associated Press: Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy says
The Associated Press: Ukraine faces growing pressure because of the war in Iran as Russia readies a new offensive
Seth Borenstein, The Associated Press: Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; ‘This is what climate change looks like’
Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press: Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon
Megan Janetsky, The Associated Press: They were under siege by a Mexican cartel. Now these civilians fight back with AK-47s and grenades
Peter Smith, The Associated Press: Jehovah’s Witnesses ease policy on transfusions, allowing storage and use of one’s own blood
John Leicester, The Associated Press: France takes ‘appropriate measures’ after sailor’s jogging app exposes aircraft carrier’s location
 

One last thing...

Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press:

French bulldog frenzy may be cooling, but dachshunds are riding high

For the first time in over two decades, dachshunds were among the top five most prevalent dog breeds, according to new American Kennel Club rankings. Read More

 
 

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