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Tyler Searle:

Excavators begin work at landfill to prepare for search

The plan to search a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two slain Indigenous women has entered its next phase and recovery efforts are set to begin in December, Premier Wab Kinew announced Wedn... Read More

Dan Lett:

Developer testifies Shindico documents suggested ‘bribe’ paid to disgraced city administrator

A developer who co-owned and developed large retail centres with one of the city’s most influential real estate companies told a Winnipeg courtroom Wednesday he discovered financial statements that su... Read More

Dean Pritchard:

Cyclist killed in Winnipeg hit-and-run was struck at 159 km/h

Man with learner’s permit pleads guilty Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

The heat is on: no more frozen bus rides, province vows

After years of chilling tales, Manitoba inspectors set to conduct random stops Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Premium pickleball court partnership

Winnipeg firm TPC Development signs on to lead Canada-wide expansion of Picklr brand franchises Read More

Dan Lett:

Lives in the balance

Despite efforts to train law-enforcement officers on de-escalation strategies and educate them on the complexities of psychiatric crises, uniformed police involvement with such calls too often tips already tense situations into tragedies Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Little headway on enhanced safety

Few football pros have given the nod to donning helmet Guardian Caps that help guard against concussions Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Federal government unable to live within its means

So much for the federal government’s “fiscal guardrails.” The Trudeau government promised Canadians a year ago that it would cap its deficit at $40 billion and reduce it over time. However, just li... Read More

Niigaan Sinclair:

First Nations child welfare deal victim of politics

It was inevitable the proposed $47.8-billion deal — struck by the federal government, the Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Assembly of First Nations — to rectify the underfunding of on-reserve child welfare services, would be rejected. Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Saying a final goodbye to the goodest boy

I knew he was dying last Friday. It had been a hard day for Samson, my Shih Tzu/Maltese mix, the dog I’d had since I was 27, the first dog my husband and I raised together as a couple. Read More

Nicole Buffie:

WRHA, partner organizations team up to get COVID shots to under-served areas

When it comes to protecting herself from illness, Pauline Dussault has some competition. “I am a Type 1 diabetic, so I’m one of those people with a chronic illness that’s already trying to kill me,” Dussault said with a laugh after getting her fall COVID-19 vaccine Monday afternoon. Read More

Skye Anderson:

More than 2,000 small but significant artistic contributions make one vibrant St. James mural

They say it takes a village to raise a child. But it takes 2,200 small tiles of art joined together to connect a community. That’s the implied message behind a new St. James-area mural unveiled ... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

No cash for cookies? Girl Guides take credit

Manitoba troops of go-getter girls are now accepting card payments at doorsteps and other sites during their cookie fundraisers. Girl Guides of Canada groups began testing out debit and credit tran... Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

‘It’s getting kind of crazy out there’

Cybersecurity spending spikes as Canadian businesses face rising challenges: report Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

A devil on either shoulder

Harnessing greed, fear that roil markets to build long-term wealth Read More

Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press:

How to spot a Taylor Swift ticket scam as fraud reports skyrocket

As Taylor Swift prepares to close out her Eras Tour era in Canada, fans desperate to see the pop star perform live are vulnerable to scams. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received 140 reports of fraudulent Swift ticketsthis year, most of which came from people who were scammed out of money. Read More

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press:

Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work?

Alternative investments — assets other than stocks and bonds — may bring to mind hedge funds or real estate. But for millennials and generation Z, indulging in niche collectibles such as limited-edition shoes, handbags or trading cards is another way non-traditional investing has taken shape. Read More

Mike Sawatzky:

Will Stan be the man?

Assistant head coach Pierre a front-runner to take reins of Bisons football team Read More

Staff:

Bisons cap big rally with Gassama’s two-point convert to beat Bears in OT

Receiver AK Gassama scored on a two-point convert in overtime to lift the visiting Manitoba Bisons to a 38-37 triumph over the Alberta Golden Bears in Canada West university football action at Foote Field Saturday afternoon. Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Mayor honours civic-minded locals at Winnipeg 150 ceremony

A group of Winnipeg community advocates, organizers and philanthropists will be walking around with some hardware and a bit more civic pride. To celebrate the city’s sesquicentennial, 150 Winnipegg... Read More

Ruth Bonneville:

In pane view

Keeping the glass clean at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Read More

Aaron Epp:

Cash-strapped Operation Red Nose seeking help to get safe holiday program’s motor running

The volunteers behind a free designated-driver program are asking for donations so that they can operate during the upcoming holiday season. Operation Red Nose Winnipeg organizers are seeking to ra... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Province signs onto federal school food program

More school fridges will be upgraded and stocked thanks to new funding from Ottawa that will bolster Manitoba’s expanding nutrition programs. Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers tabs Winnipeg for first Canadian site

Frozen custard won’t be a United States trip away for Manitobans much longer. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, an American chain, has marked Winnipeg as its initial Canadian franchise location. Read More

Free Press staff:

Manitoba butter firm claims world gold

A Manitoba butter company melted judges’ hearts and took home gold at the recent World Dairy Expo. Von Slick’s Finishing Touch came first in the creative and innovative products category. The Middl... Read More

Eva Wasney:

Community’s kitchen

West End Somali-inspired restaurant cooks global, thinks local Read More

The Canadian Press:

Manitoba government looks at more public liquor sales in grocery stores

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is looking to add more liquor outlets inside food and grocery stores. The province has issued a request for information to potential suppliers about building smal... Read More

David Sanderson:

Purple reign

It’s total Crown captivation for spirited collectors of the Gimli-produced whisky and anything related to it Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Larger space allows non-drinkers more alcohol-free options

The launch of the Søbr Market two years ago transformed the non-alcoholic drinks landscape in Manitoba in a profound way. Read More

Free Press staff:

What’s up: Free Press staff recommend things to do this week

John Vaillant on Fort McMurray fire, Petit Magasin, Adam Baldwin, Jim Cuddy Band, Elijah Wood at Comiccon Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Falling in love again

Winnipeg soprano revisits romantic role she debuted at the Metropolitan Opera Read More

Eva Wasney:

Drag performer followed artistic heart onstage

Queen Priyanka is exploring new domains — both geographic and professional. Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Dance company honours past, leaps to future

Something Old, something new. And lots of celebration, too. Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers’ 60th season, which begins Thursday, will offer a look at the past, present and future of Canada’s oldest and longest-running modern dance company, founded by Rachel Browne in 1964. Read More

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