Supervised consumption site, councillor charged, missing tortoise

Carol Sanders:

Moving rail lines outside city would make Winnipeg ‘major transportation hub’

Axworthy to lead 90-day study of proposed south bypass along Hydro transmission corridor Read More

Malak Abas:

Long-awaited supervised drug consumption site opens quietly after months of loud opposition

After three years of planning, delays and constant controversy, Manitoba’s first supervised drug consumption site quietly opened its doors Tuesday morning. Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

Wyatt vows to ‘absolutely’ continue serving as city councillor despite latest sex-crime charges

Mayor urges city, province to strengthen council’s limited powers when elected officials face charges Read More

Malak Abas:

‘No CUSMA, no booze-ma’: Kinew

Crippling U.S. tariffs set to take effect next week; premier says Manitoba keeping American liquor off shelves Read More

Marsha McLeod:

Policing predatory platforms

Can federal legislation effectively rein in social media’s opaque algorithms and deceptive design features? Read More

Taylor Allen:

Jefferson all about consistency

Face of the Bombers defensive line shares game day routine Read More

David Sanderson:

Deep-rooted reverence

Vibrant Norwood apartment garden a labour of love to honour green thumb’s late partner Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Homegrown hoops talent

Get to know your Canadians in the CEBL Finals Read More

Josiah Neufeld:

Abolitionist to the core

Quaker movement fuelled by a fierce sense of social justice Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Student union coalition scrutinized

Critic says low-profile national organization provides minimal benefit for fees paid Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Local medical scrubs retailer feeling abandoned by U of M, RRC Polytech nursing programs

A Winnipeg uniform store is appealing to medical students to shop locally for scrubs this back-to-school season as it grapples with growing competition online and an apparent shutout by local campuses... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Slime, sundaes… and success

Fun drop-in last chance to mentor grads of inner-city school with excellent track record Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Meeting shines spotlight on internet safety

Concerns about cybersecurity, AI spur discussion Read More

Aaron Epp:

Truckbud offers transport solutions

Ridesharing platform lets people connect with local drivers with trucks, cargo vans Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Spotty service, U.S. roaming charges leave Somerset woman calling for answers

Weak signal in community underscores need for better coverage, she says Read More

Morgan Modjeski:

Libau man warns Manitobans after contracting West Nile Virus

Criticizes province for not announcing case Read More

Anne D'innocenzio, The Associated Press:

From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread

NEW YORK (AP) — Encouraging customers to mend worn clothes instead of buying new ones might seem like a self-defeating sales strategy. But in-store repairs and sewing workshops are becoming essential ... Read More

Mike McIntyre:

Bringing home a Fish

Group of local baseball fans open doors to Goldeyes Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Golden opportunity for good dogs at Golden Retriever National

Today through Saturday, hundreds of goldens from all over Canada and the U.S. will descend on the East St. Paul Community Centre and other sites in Manitoba to compete in agility, hunting, obedience, rally and conformation events. Read More

Zoe Pierce:

Missing pet tortoise found at Oak Hammock Marsh

Nobody at Oak Hammock Marsh expected to find an African spurred tortoise wandering through the wetlands. Least of all one that had travelled more than 20 kilometres from home to get there. Read More

Alex Lambert:

Western Manitoba communities begin return to normalcy after deluge

BRANDON — Municipal officials in Western Manitoba say their communities are slowly getting back to normal after severe flooding earlier this summer. “A lot of people have gotten to the point where ... Read More

Ken Wiebe:

‘Say yes to those opportunities because they’re going to make you better’

It’s been a winding journey to the pros for PWHL’s first Manitoban bench boss Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Poilievre’s simplistic bluster a desperate bid for attention in a serious moment for nation

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s suggestion that Mark Carney needs more “backbone” to negotiate with Donald Trump would be easier to take seriously if anyone had actually figured out how to negotiate with the U.S. president. Read More

Erna Buffie:

Democracy is a civic election issue

Scott Gillingham should be worried — very, very worried. Not just because he’ll likely win the upcoming mayoral race for no better reason than the lack of a tenable, progressive alternative, but becau... Read More

Editorial:

Dealing with what’s left behind … in the cloud

Sooner or later, we will all face it; if we’re wise, we plan for its arrival. Death. Read More

Jerry Storie:

The true costs of your pet — for everyone

Pets are a problem, but few will discuss the downsides of pet ownership. Read More

Adriana Morga, The Associated Press:

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

NEW YORK (AP) — Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spen... Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Prospective prophets profit

Prediction markets have come to Canada, a controversial means to wager on everything from economic growth to the weather Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

A city home with a mountain view?

You won’t find a real one, but AI-generated visual suggests otherwise Read More

Nina Dragicevic, The Canadian Press:

For a pet’s end-of-life care, owners face tough financial decisions

As Lucy grew older, her blood work started to show some abnormal results.  By the time the 80-pound shepherd mix was turning 10, her owner Emma Gilmour wanted a diagnosis. Lucy’s vete... Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Give tastebuds a trip around the world

The 55th edition of Folklorama is moving into its second week, with music, food, costumes and, of course, drinks in ample supply at venues throughout the city. With that in mind, here are six sippa... Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

HealthySips stocking Manitoba-made mocktails in local grocery stores

Wednesday was mango margarita production day. Non-alcoholic margaritas — just like the berry mojitos and pina coladas in HealthySips’ roster. Over the past month, HealthySips has begun stocking ... Read More

AV Kitching:

That’s freshtastic!

Farm to table is better, friendlier, tastier Read More

What’s up

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

CEBL Finals opener put on ice

Unsafe conditions force Sea Bears, Honey Badgers into winner-take-all game here Saturday Read More

Ben Waldman:

Rainbow Stage star relates to Elle Woods’ perseverance

Nearly 9,000 aspiring barristers and solicitors cross their fingers and send in their LSAT scores to Harvard University each year, but less than 10 per cent of applicants wind up on campus in Cambridg... Read More

Taylor Allen:

‘We’re inconsistently consistent’

Bombers prepare to bounce back after bye week Read More

Ben Waldman:

Pup performance

Local pooches get time in spotlight in Rainbow Stage production of Legally Blonde Read More

The Week That Was: Aug. 2 to Aug. 8

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