Shopping local, Dolly Parton, butterfly migration, ER wait times

Gabrielle Piché:

‘Buy Canadian’ takes on new meaning

Retaliatory tariffs on U.S. underscore need to shop local: premier Read More

Carol Sanders:

Motion seeks to remove longtime head of Southern Chiefs’ Organization due to ‘behaviour’ concerns

Request for expedited summit shot down by organization Read More

Scott Billeck:

CMHR trustees should stay in their mandated lane, Palestinian organization president says after report reveals divide over exhibition content

The head of the Canadian Palestinian Association of Manitoba says Canadian Museum for Human Rights trustees should stay out of exhibition decisions, after a report revealed concerns over a contentious display. Read More

Aaron Epp:

New Skyline

Revolving restaurant to reopen atop Fort Garry Place Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Condition critical

Despite government pledges to reduce ER and urgent-care bottlenecks, wait times have hit all-time highs in Winnipeg and are impacting nearly all aspects of hospital operations Read More

David Sanderson:

A sprinkling of sawdust

Wooed by wood, Cedarella founder takes pride in handcrafted designs Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

AI literacy course mandatory at U of W Collegiate

The University of Winnipeg Collegiate is requiring new students to complete artificial intelligence 101 lessons and offering a first-of-its-kind elective for those who want to perfect their chatbot pr... Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Raimbault happy with Wesmen’s ‘litmus test’

Men’s basketball bench boss scouts fresh crop’s depth in pre-season series Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Holocaust tour helps Manitoba teachers tackle difficult subject

Casey Whitfield’s voice cracked and he began to cry as he recalled the children’s drawings — one of which depicts an adult being hanged — on display in Auschwitz-Birkenau. Read More

Morgan Modjeski:

‘Come winter I’d die’: rider

City inundated with thousands of complaints after launch of new transit system Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Counter-tariffs add new challenge for retailers

‘Uncertainty is probably the worst thing. The tariffs, of course, bring that uncertainty’ Read More

Tiago Resko:

Researchers tracking Manitoba monarchs migrating to Mexico

Thirty monarch butterflies were outfitted with trackers at the Living Prairie Museum this week as part of a national effort to help preserve the endangered species, marking the first time the new technology has been used in Manitoba. Read More

Sheldon Birnie:

Smart Suite lets families of children with disabilities learn how adaptive design, tech can improve their lives

The first thing Zoe Versteeg did after rolling into the living room was to change the hue-lighting colour to match the shade of her lavender glasses. The smile that spread across her face was nearly a... Read More

Tiago Resko:

Community rallies around family devastated by fire

Dennis Lafreniere and his wife didn’t expect to celebrate 27 years of marriage Thursday in a Selkirk hotel room while reeling from a recent house fire. The couple and their two daughters lost their... Read More

AV Kitching:

Raising his voice for those who can’t raise theirs

Results Canada fights for the political will to end global poverty Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Dolly Parton’s generosity sparkling example of genuine goodness

When I saw Dolly Parton perform in Winnipeg in September 2016, I tried, like many people, to take photos. She defied iPhone photography. In everyone’s snaps from the show, she would appear, always, as a column of light, confirming what we all say about Dolly Parton: she is an angel among us. Read More

David McLaughlin:

The trolls inside the Conservative tent

The Conservative Party of Canada has a troll problem. And it’s coming from inside the tent. Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Transit drivers increasingly in peril, but city kicks safety upgrades down the road

Winnipeg Transit drivers are being assaulted with alarming frequency, yet the city continues to move at a glacial pace on a simple measure that could make their jobs safer. Read More

Mel Marginet:

E-scooters can be the future — if done right

The summer of 2026 has been the season that e-scooters and e-bikes transitioned from something advocates were predicting would be a big deal to an obvious reality to everyday Manitobans. Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Financial literacy safe space

University of Manitoba student develops safe online tool for those new to digital banking Read More

Kumutha Ramanathan, The Canadian Press:

Safety deposit boxes can offer peace of mind, but headaches if no one else has access

Most of us haven't set foot in a bank vault, but many of us still have the instinct: important documents and prized possessions belong somewhere locked away. Read More

Monique Kasonga, The Canadian Press:

Ontario students brace for ‘vast amount’ of debt amid OSAP changes, tuition increases

As Aidan Jeffers begins his graduate studies at the University of Toronto, he says he will have to work more hours and possibly rely on food banks due to drastic changes to student financial ... Read More

Eva Wasney:

Don’t have a cow

Try these veggie burger options around Winnipeg Read More

AV Kitching:

Arts & Life team taste-tests new Kraft concoction

Prepare your tongue for the ultimate thrill, as Kraft Dinner has once again veered wildly out of its box and into new territory. Read More

AV Kitching:

Cool spots for more summer sweets

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Missed seeing your favourite ice cream joint in last month’s Chill Out feature? Cheer up: we’ve compiled our reader suggestions. Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Plenty of alternatives to U.S. wines on the shelves

By necessity, most savvy wine drinkers have moved on from American wines. That move has been relatively easy, as there’s no real style of wine from the U.S. that’s truly irreplaceable; there are plenty of equivalents out there that are just as good (or better) from other countries. Read More

Taylor Allen:

‘Why not now against the No. 1 team in the East?’

Bombers keep the faith despite being heavy underdogs in own backyard against Als Read More

What’s up

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Conrad Sweatman:

Library opera shows let kids take control of the action

Virtually everyone would choose a treat over a mouldy sandwich. But the youngsters attending Rufus and Rita in Winnipeg libraries often choose the latter. Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Roadside giants towering symbols of Canada’s quirkiness

Could you imagine a Canada without Mr. PG repping Prince George, B.C.? Or the Big Nickel in Sudbury? Or, my personal favourite, Happy Rock in Gladstone? Read More

Conrad Sweatman:

Ways to wind down

Finish summer strong with these fun, relaxing options Read More

Tiago Resko:

Cinematheque celebrates LGBTTQ+ director’s catalogue

As a distinct and important voice in queer cinema, director Gregg Araki’s sex-filled, nihilistic films about LGBTTQ+ life have left a lasting impact on indie films. Read More

The week that was: Aug. 16 to 22

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