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Malak Abas:

Evicted tenants return — to find little left in suites

Furniture, fridges, stoves removed from College Avenue apartment Read More

Free Press staff:

Traffic light being installed outside busy Costco store

The City of Winnipeg is installing a traffic light at the Costco warehouse location on St. James Street after long-standing concerns over vehicle congestion in the area. Read More

Dean Pritchard:

‘I feel like my life is ruined’

Portage man arrested, accused of being a pedophile, jailed and then vindicated — six weeks too late Read More

Jordan Snobelen:

Mayor warns non-profits to back off when emergency services respond to homeless camps

'Just want to make sure everyone was clear, on the same page': Gillingham Read More

Julia-Simone Rutgers:

Pesticide a possible Parks Canada weapon in war on Clear Lake zebra mussel invasion

Parks Canada says it will wait on the results of more extensive testing before it decides whether to treat Clear Lake with a pesticide to eradicate zebra mussels. Last week, the federal agency anno... Read More

Dan Lett:

Sio Silica keeps digging away, but failed mine still a long shot

Sio Silica is quickly establishing itself as the Manitoba mining industry’s version of the “walking dead.” Just six months ago, Sio Silica seemed as dead as dead could be. Read More

Tom Brodbeck:

Lawsuits not getting city’s message across; seizing derelict properties might

It’s great the City of Winnipeg is taking several owners of derelict buildings to court over unpaid fees. But it doesn’t go far enough. The city should be taking steps to seize those properties and sell them to someone, or some agency, willing to make them habitable again. Read More

Dan Lett:

Liberals watching Biden’s ouster closely

Will U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from this fall’s presidential election prompt Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to follow suit? Read More

Niigaan Sinclair:

Indigenous-led solution to universal crisis

An Indigenous-led supervised consumption site might just be the proactive solution to help a crisis that is affecting everyone. Read More

Matthew Frank:

Open Y opens doors downtown for free youth program

A downtown gym will soon have more players pounding the hardwood and shooting hoops. YWinnipeg and the City of Winnipeg announced a partnership Tuesday to provide recreation space and programs for young people downtown. Read More

Jura McIlraith:

Word on the street

Manitoba specialty licence plates way to raise awareness and cash Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

City to roll out propane pickup trucks

The City of Winnipeg will soon convert 20 trucks to use propane fuel instead of gas or diesel, with a goal to reduce pollution and save money. Read More

Martin Cash:

Used car prices, sector inventory stabilizing

There’s a little relief starting to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic-era high-priced used car market. However, the days of patiently waiting it out for a steal of a price on the exact car you’ve been looking for appear likely over. Read More

Aaron Epp:

Osborne Village non-profit committed to helping people

Its name may have changed, but an Osborne Village non-profit is still committed to helping people in need. Read More

Nicole Buffie:

Manitoba returns 100 acres to Métis

Premier Wab Kinew and Manitoba Métis Federation president David Chartrand signed a memorandum of understanding to begin the transfer of 100 acres of Crown land at Ste. Madeleine back to the Métis, who had established it. Read More

Conrad Sweatman:

The Legion’s shifting dynamics

Province’s veterans’ clubs get new lease of life from diversified clientele and organic change in culture Read More

Jura McIlraith:

West End pub seeks to be local hub

A years-long passion project is nearing its end — and a new beginning for what is hoped to be a longtime West End “neighbourhood hangout.” King Cob Market Pub owner/operator Darryl Friesen is finis... Read More

David Sanderson:

Pinch by pinch

Perogy makers take pride in ‘baba-approved’ accolades for their handmade products Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Sobr Market rides non-alcoholic beverage wave

‘Timing has been everything’: Winnipeg company doubles floor space in Academy Road move Read More

Eva Wasney:

Appetizing art

Food stylist adds extra flavour to photos Read More

Winnipeg Fringe Festival: 2024 show reviews

Not sure what to see? All of the Free Press’s reviews will be published here.  Find a show and click to read its review. Read More

Thandi Vera:

Inspired by the land

Exhibition a colourful showcase of Filipino textiles, basketry, wood carvings and more Read More

What’s up

Free Press staff recommends things to do this week Read More

Ben Waldman:

How the cookie crumbles into Tofusmell

Word of mouth from Leith Ross piqued Rae Chen’s interest in Winnipeg; a Wolseley café’s freebie didn’t hurt Read More

Holly Harris:

Ballet for all seasons, from Nutcracker to Summer

Summer classic features seven works from Nutcracker! to Summer Read More

Thandi Vera:

Cirque Italia set to make a splash

Show takes a wet trip back to the 1950s Read More