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Tyler Searle:

Couple accused of animal abuse now facing bestiality charges

WPS investigators find evidence of intention to torture a child in ‘deeply disturbing’ case Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

City report delivers new, less-expensive, proposal to replace Arlington Bridge

A new proposal to replace the Arlington Bridge at its current location could cost $166 million, plus up to $27 million more in interest, and require six years to build. Read More

Tyler Searle and Dean Pritchard:

Man shot dead by police out of jail less than a week

Violent Nunavut resident with mental-health, addiction struggles repeatedly ran afoul of law during year ‘stuck’ in Winnipeg following prison sentence Read More

Jeff Hamilton:

Loyal and stubborn to the end

O’Shea’s tunnel vision cost Big Blue big time Read More

Carol Sanders:

‘Chaos in our ERs’

Woman shocked by impact of addictions during 22-hour stint at HSC Read More

Erik Pindera:

Watching for washing at the casinos

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries on guard against criminals attempting to launder dirty money; high-profile cases involve millions of ill-gotten dollars Read More

Julia-Simone Rutgers, photography by Tim Smith:

Northern exposure

View from above brings into focus the impacts of Manitoba Hydro infrastructure projects on the boreal ecosystem Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Unwise, unfair to prejudge split-second life-and-death decisions police face

Officers do not go to work planning to take a life, Winnipeg Police Service acting chief Art Stannard told reporters during a Sunday-evening news conference. Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Childhood snowbanks cause flurry of feelings

As I write this, a fine powdered-sugar layer of snow is dusting the rooftops — the first time I’ve seen actual snow since last winter. I’ve found myself feeling nostalgic for a Winnipeg winter — a true Winnipeg winter — a lot lately. Read More

Rebecca Chambers:

Chasing connections and grains of understanding

I see my job as a columnist is to curate a place where we can ponder one small part of our co-existence in this place and time. Sometimes my work helps poke lots of holes in the universe at once: creating connections and prompting further conversations with readers or between readers. Read More

Nina Dragicevic, The Canadian Press:

Relying on product reviews during Black Friday? How to spot real ones from the fakes

You see an affordable product with thousands of reviews and an average rating of at least four stars. Add to cart? Maybe, maybe not. As shoppers browse the ... Read More

Skye Anderson:

Season’s greenings, as usual

Farming Christmas trees is far from a growth industry in Manitoba but there’s no shortage this year, suppliers say Read More

Scott Billeck:

Mpox risk in Manitoba low, country better prepared, U of M virologist says

One of the country’s leading virologists says Canada is far better prepared for a resurgence in mpox cases than it was just a couple of years ago. The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed the f... Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

City looks at vandal-proofing bus shelters

As hundreds of Winnipeg bus shelters await broken glass replacements and wintry weather sets in, the City of Winnipeg is preparing to test out a shatterproof alternative. Read More

Martin Cash:

While many Canadians have benefited from rate cuts, others are having a harder time financially

Report shows challenges of debt management Read More

Craig Wong, The Canadian Press:

Loonie falls to lowest since 2020 after Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods

The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest level since May 2020 after Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian goods shipped to the United States once he takes office in January. Read More

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press:

Think you’re too young for life insurance? Buying early can help save on premiums

Buying life insurance in your 20s can feel like an added cost to an already long list of expenses. But experts say it can safeguard loved ones if life doesn't go as planned. ... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Health-care workers to receive training to combat anti-Indigenous racism

Online course, in-person workshop aim to increase understanding of historical injustices, prejudices Read More

Scott Billeck:

U of M unique Métis fiddling course strikes a chord

When Krysta Alexson first picked up a fiddle in September, she hoped she would be able to play a tune by the end of the semester. As she progressed in her U of M fiddling class she’s found the tunes are helping to carry her. Read More

Martin Cash:

‘Our ecosystem’: RRC Polytech revels in applied research status

Twenty years ago, what was then called Red River Community College entered into a research agreement with Motor Coach Industries. The goal: to see how its coaches could achieve U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

U of W working group endorses ‘flexible’ approach to verifying Indigeneity for hiring, awards

University of Winnipeg leaders are reviewing new recommendations to create formal protocols to verify the First Nations, Métis and Inuit ancestry of job-seekers and award applicants. Post-secondary... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Safety, security concerns on the rise at Manitoba campuses

Concerns about campus security are growing as Brandon University professors question why it’s taking so long for their employer to conduct a safety audit, while University of Winnipeg colleagues conde... Read More

Ben Waldman:

Lip service

As Movember comes to a close, a look at some famous Manitoba moustaches Read More

Aaron Epp:

Helping hungry children ‘a no-brainer’ for real estate team

‘Every business should have something like’ annual food drive for William Whyte school Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

Winnipeg School Division, Bear Clan partner to get students involved in neighbourhood patrols

Bear Clan is the newest club in the Winnipeg School Division, joining the ranks of extracurriculars ranging from basketball teams to LGBTTQ+ alliances. None of the lunchtime or after-school activit... Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Green machines: Winnipeggers embrace new compost program

Winnipeg’s compost program has been so successful, it has had to nearly double its capacity in six weeks. The program has rerouted more than 22 tons of food scraps from landfills since the city set... Read More

Kevin Rollason:

Help us make a Christmas miracle

Hunger doesn’t take a holiday during the Christmas season for far too many people. The dollars people are using to buy groceries aren’t going as far as they did last year, and last year was a very ... Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

‘No bright outlook for the future’

Nick’s on Broadway latest local restaurant to shutter amid low foot traffic downtown Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Spirited advent calendars to satisfy local drink fans

With December creeping ever closer, advent calendar season is in full swing and there’s a growing range of options for drinks lovers. Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Dare to dream

Rachel Browne’s legacy lives on through Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Internet famous

Social media helping launch real-life comedy careers Read More

What’s up: Caskivus, Cre8ery, BTO sing-along, wreath-making and more

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Ben Waldman:

Rainbow Stage announces Rock of Ages, Frozen for 2025 season

Rainbow Stage’s 2025 season will feature an award-winning tribute to arena rock, an adaptation of an icy animated classic, a revival of a made-in-Manitoba vampire musical, and the early phases of development for a localized version of A Christmas Carol, set in “Dickensian Manitoba.” Read More

The week that was: Nov. 18 to 25

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