Siloam layoffs, thrift-store frustration, Pan Am Pool closure, downtown safety patrol, Heated Rivalry musical and more
Plus: Scroll to the end for a stunning new image from space

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

'Our greatest hope is that these measures are temporary'

Scott Billeck:

Siloam Mission lays off staff, pivots amid donation drop

Siloam Mission is laying off 16 people and reducing hours for other workers as part of a “stabilization plan” to address a significant drop in donations. Staffers were informed on Friday, a news re... Read More

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'The whole block could have burned'

Chris Kitching:

Overwhelmed Portage-Sherbrook-Maryland business operators issue urgent call for help

Open drug use, crime, other anti-social behaviours require immediate and long-term solutions from governments, they say Read More

Chris Kitching:

Province to make non-profit thrift stores eligible for security rebate

The Manitoba government is expanding its business security rebate to include non-profit thrift stores, after some charities spent thousands on cameras and other equipment amid a rash of break-ins, vandalism and shoplifting. Read More

'We’re just here to help in whatever way we can'

Nicole Buffie:

Downtown’s heart and soul

Community safety partnership’s green-clad foot soldiers hit the street to help — not to harass — whenever, however they can Read More

'We are asking for patience from swimmers'

Joyanne Pursaga:

Pan Am Pool closing in January, major repairs expected to take 16 months

The Pan Am Pool will close to the public for more than a year to allow for major repairs, beginning next January, which could force some athletes to travel for training. A city document seeks a con... Read More

'A foundation of our economy, sovereignty, and well-being'

Julia-Simone Rutgers:

The green economic machine

Nature is a big part of the Canadian economy — but how big? We crunched the numbers. Read More

'It’s a love letter'

Jen Zoratti:

Heated Rivalry parody going full steam ahead in NYC

Alan Kliffer is bringing The Cottage to off-Broadway. The New York-based, Winnipeg-born and -raised impresario is directing and producing Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, which opens May 12 for an eight-week run at the 6th Floor Theater. Read More

'He plays the game the right way'

Taylor Allen:

‘It’s always been a dream of mine’

Bombers’ rookie linesman Elsbury looking to stick around this season Read More

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Local

Carol Sanders: Legal aid underfunding violates Charter, lawsuit claims

Tom Brodbeck: ER wait times have hit all-time highs in Winnipeg and are impacting nearly all aspects of hospital operations

Tom Brodbeck: Chronic blame game festers

Joyanne Pursaga: WSD official expects older students to get free youth Transit passes first in staggered rollout of pilot program

Malak Abas: City blames weather for creating new sinkhole on Sturgeon Creek path

Zoe Pierce: Downtown outage caused by construction mishap: Bell MTS

Maggie Macintosh: Provincial teacher watchdog releases names, details in three disciplinary matters

Erik Pindera: Fatal stabbing of Ukrainian newcomer left family shattered

Chris Kitching: Don’t buy U.S. booze if, when it’s back on Liquor Mart shelves: Kinew

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Minister says changes to Nutrition North program set to roll out in the fall

Opinion

Free Press: Letters, Aug 21

David Nutbean: Private governance or public good

John R. Wiens: Educated people vote

Kyle Volpi Hiebert: Global spy games heat back up

Editorial: Time for a stronger all-Canadian grid

Niigaan Sinclair: Indigenous peoples are deeply invested in Canada

Ben Sigurdson: Get out and about, have a sip at local beer, wine events

Editorial: Ramifications of the high cost of pet care

Dan Lett: Adding emergency doctors, nurses and support staff is great, but it won’t break the wait-time logjam

Free Press: Letters, Aug. 20

Arts & Life

Eva Wasney: Rural councils work hard, plan big to build local arts scenes

Maureen Scurfield: Ready to crack over late-night ‘snacks’

Tiago Resko: Cinematheque celebrates LGBTTQ+ director’s catalogue

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope

Conrad Sweatman: Finish summer strong with these fun, relaxing options

Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: ‘I wish it could have gone forever’: Gord Sinclair remembers the Tragically Hip’s final tour

Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: Nate Haller, Tenille Townes and more to perform at 2026 Canadian Country Music Awards

Kaitlyn McGrath, The Canadian Press: ‘It feels like a homecoming’: BTS Army takes over Toronto ahead of stadium shows

The Canadian Press: Corus makes cuts at Global BC, Global National, News 640 and talk radio

Sheldon Birnie: Mole Mobile on move for your dermatological needs

Business

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: Shoppers flock to the frozen aisle as fresh vegetable prices soar: Loblaw

Gabrielle Piché: ‘How can we grow back the herd in Canada?’

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: WestJet ordered to scrap weight cap on power wheelchairs

Gabrielle Piché: Veteran actress Grier to headline Film Training Manitoba event

Aaron Epp: Pre-owned sets seller Romo’s Bricks seeks to click with Winnipeg’s Lego community

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: Roots agrees to go-private transaction with Marquee Brands

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX edges lower as oil prices creep higher, U.S. stocks also negative

Gabrielle Piché: U.S. tariffs pause elicits relief, frustration in Manitoba

Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX sees slight gains amid delay in U.S. tariffs, U.S. stock markets also higher

Aaron Epp: Manitoba family finalist for cattle producers environmental award

Sports

Grace Penner: Selkirk physiotherapist Pachal looks to finish strong at Natural Strongman Worlds

Mike McIntyre: Winnipegger just one shot off the lead after opening round at Manitoba Open

Taylor Allen: One more 50-plus yard kick for Castillo — for the record

Mike McIntyre: Nachtigall top of the pack heading into Canadian Mid-Am final

Taylor Allen: Allen misses out on league MVP award

The Associated Press: Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027

John Korobanik, The Canadian Press: Ford leads Elks’ opportunistic defensive backs against visiting Bombers

Joshua Frey-Sam: Bombers face season test playing best in the West

Taylor Allen: Rookie defensive lineman’s history hits just as hard

Taylor Allen: Edmonton not the same old Elks as Bombers get ready for road clash

Canada

David Baxter, The Canadian Press: Smith sees progress on pipeline deal with Ottawa after Carney meeting

Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Smith says working through differences with Ottawa key to quelling Alberta separatism

Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press: Experts understand anxiety about hantavirus, but say it’s unlikely to be next pandemic

Rianna Lim, The Canadian Press: Mass cybersecurity breach of learning platform hits Canadian post-secondary schools

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Minister files partial judicial review of Ontario First Nation child welfare decision

Catherine Morrison and Kathryn Mannie, The Canadian Press: Mother, two teen daughters murdered in Brockville, Ont., 17-year-old arrested: police

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: Air India slashes flights to Canada amid soaring jet fuel prices

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press: Florists get creative with bouquets this Mother’s Day as costs climb

Charlotte Glorieux, The Canadian Press: Emergency rooms are getting some relief during Habs games in Stanley Cup playoffs

The Canadian Press: Feds greenlight $673 million to keep Canada Post afloat this year

World

Darlene Superville, The Associated Press: Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap

Bassem Mroue, The Associated Press: Israeli airstrikes kill 5 in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in Israel

Ed White, The Associated Press: Epstein cellmate says he found a suicide note. Justice Department says it’s seeing it for first time

Seung Min Kim And Collin Binkley, The Associated Press: Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

The Associated Press: Hungary’s Péter Magyar is set to be sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule

Jill Lawless And Pan Pylas, The Associated Press: Starmer says he won’t quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK

Ahn Young-joon, The Associated Press: Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April

David Biller And Suman Naishadham, The Associated Press: On the cruise ship hit by hantavirus, some fear what awaits them at home

Todd Richmond, The Associated Press: Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks, refuges and wilderness areas

Andrea Rodríguez, The Associated Press: Rubio defends new US sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA

One last thing...

Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press:

Spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA’s Webb telescope

A spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from NASA’s Webb Space Telescope. Read More

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