Station No. 1, macabre dolls, laptop shopping, long weekend football
Plus: how do you find happiness?

Malak Abas:

Klein put on defensive as mayoral run made official

Gillingham, union, cabinet minister take shots on candidate’s record, character Read More

Scott Billeck:

‘It was all instinct’

Woman who saved child, father from Red River uncomfortable with hero label Read More

Aileen Goos:

Common threads

Designer building following making models of everyone from celebs to ordinary Winnipeggers Read More

Chris Kitching:

NDP defends involvement of U.S. company in Hydro project

Environmentalists say it flies in face of premier’s pushback on tariffs Read More

Scott Billeck:

‘God had a different plan for me’

Former abuser of alcohol, drugs who graduated from recovery program now helping others Read More

Aaron Epp and Gabrielle Piché:

‘Chin up, as well as our elbows’

Five exceptional Manitobans reflect on what it means to be Canadian while bracing against Hurricane Trump’s vitriol and economic upheaval Read More

Conrad Sweatman:

Could trade war have a silver lining?

Trump’s tariff tantrum, geopolitical turmoil could be blessings in disguise for Prairie raw and critical minerals, and for Manitoba’s diversified economy Read More

Scott Billeck:

Ready for turn out, day in, day out

At Station No. 1, the city’s busiest firefighter and paramedic hall, first responders face a relentless, taxing workload within a system heavily strained by the opioid crisis Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Hidden danger

Rare and tough to notice, sarcomas may lurk in the body Read More

Abiola Odutola:

Indigenous enrolment up 12.5% at Brandon U

Brandon University has recorded a 12.5 per cent increase in enrolment by Indigenous students from last year. Read More

Maggie Macintosh and Morgan Modjeski:

Red River Polytechnic looks to expand after MITT takeover

Red River College Polytechnic is celebrating an enrolment bump and eyeing new high school partnerships as part of its merger with a longtime competitor. For the first time, nearly 400 students atte... Read More

By Zoe Pierce:

U of M research role expands after $79-M federal injection

Five international researchers recruited by university Read More

Collin Binkley, The Associated Press:

Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on ... Read More

Jamie Wilson:

Affordable student housing is an education issue

When we talk about barriers to education, what usually comes to mind are tuition, cost of books or access to technology. Read More

Eva Wasney, Jen Zoratti, Jill Wilson, Ben Sigurdson:

Get some satisfaction

Finding simple pathways to happiness Read More

Carol Sanders:

Provincially regulated workplaces required to provide free menstrual products

New regulations came into force Tuesday requiring all provincially regulated workplaces in Manitoba to provide free menstrual products to employees. The amendments to the Workplace Safety and Healt... Read More

Malak Abas:

Provencher Park eyed for new aquatic centre

New facility would replace free outdoor pool Read More

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press:

Thinking of leaving your desk job and entering the trades? Here’s your guide

For many Canadians, skilled trades have started to become more attractive as a career option, partly as various levels of government invest heavily in these professions while a boom in artificial intelligence creates fear over the future of many desk jobs. Read More

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press:

Apple begins replacing Lake Ontario with ‘Lake America’ on maps app for U.S. users

WASHINGTON - Apple is changing its Maps app to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for users in the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to change the name of the Great La... Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

‘One-stop powwow shop’

Trail Creations opens doors to traditional, ceremonial clothing Read More

Chris Kitching:

Oddities market fills the gap in macabre curiosities

The dolls Katherine Blahut designs are the ones from your childhood — with a macabre twist. Read More

Grace Penner:

The skate doesn’t fall far from the tree

Love of the rink came differently for mother-daughter figure skaters Read More

Denise Duguay:

Watch it: TV to raise and lower your stress-hormone levels

Is it just my Instagram feed that is flooded with prescriptions for how to stem the flood of stress hormones in these trying times? Consult a real professional and take care of yourselves out there. Like social media, TV is not letting up, however. Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Klein’s entrance adds spark to ho-hum mayoral race

Until this week, Winnipeg’s mayoral race looked less like a democratic contest and more like a coronation. Read More

Niigaan Sinclair:

Carney’s defence of Lake Ontario carries enormous weight

Prime Minister Mark Carney's response to Trump's "Lake America" name change suggests something kind of new in the fight against the United States in this escalating trade war: pride in Canada’s Indigenity. Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Kusama embraced dots which crowded her vision

Polka dots are often considered to be childlike and whimsical and, as they did for such disparate figures as Minnie Mouse and designer Kate Spade, they became a brand for Yayoi Kusama, who died this month. But in the artist’s hands, polka dots are not always playful. Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Money struggle is real

Recent surveys point to sizable cross-section of financially stressed Canadians — who can blame them with myriad of challenges they face? Read More

Carol Sanders:

More residential units subject to rent control: minister

The province is expanding the number of residential units that are subject to rent control. Read More

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press:

Thinking of a used laptop to save on costs? What to look for before you buy

For parents and students navigating the high cost of computers on a tight budget, experts say a little bit of time and research can help them find a reliable device to get students through the school year. Read More

Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press:

Bank of Canada unveils new $20 note, the first to feature King Charles

King Charles III is now the fourth monarch to appear on a Canadian banknote after the Bank of Canada unveiled the final design for a new $20 bill that will go into circulation early next year. Read More

David Baxter, The Canadian Press:

Ottawa extending gas tax holiday to January

OTTAWA - The federal government is extending the suspension of federal fuel excise taxes until the new year to help Canadians feeling the pressure from higher energy costs caused by instability in the... Read More

Eva Wasney:

Jollof joust

Chefs gather in St. Boniface to see whose version of rice dish is best Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Getting schooled in cool-climate Chardonnays

In mid-July, winemakers, winery owners, those in the trade and the wine-loving public convened in Niagara to celebrate wines made from the noblest of white grape varieties — Chardonnay. Read More

Aaron Epp:

Canada’s first drive-thru-only McDonald’s opens in Winnipeg

One Grimace and dozens of smiles were on display Wednesday as McDonald’s staff and supporters celebrated the grand opening of the fast-food chain’s first drive-thru-only restaurant in Canada. Read More

What’s Up: Smiley Face, Shari Lapena book launch, Winnipeg Comedy Showcase, Ximbombo Dance Party, Mending with Tradition

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Sheldon Birnie:

Deep Dark Woods brings haunted sound back to city

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Time, after all, is a circle. For Ryan Boldt, singer and principal songwriter Deep Dark Woods, that circle remains unbroken. Read More

Ken Wiebe:

‘It’s going to be jumping’

Blue Bombers already excited about putting a dent in Rider Pride come Labour Day Classic Read More

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