CMHR funding, Bombers home game, dog attacks, MITT closure
Plus: New way to handle 911 mental health, addiction calls

Morgan Modjeski:

Province urged to lead effort to prevent dog maulings

Advocates want co-ordinated approach following fatal attack on rescue worker Read More

Malak Abas:

Mayor backs new way to handle 911 mental health, addiction calls

Report suggests switch could divert 10,000 calls away from police, firefighters, paramedics Read More

Carol Sanders:

CMHR ‘fans flames of antisemitism,’ Asper says, ending support from family that led effort to create it

The Winnipeg family that led the effort to build the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will not provide support going forward, philanthropist and honorary board member Gail Asper says. Read More

Chris Kitching:

Preserving past, pondering future of 142-year-old downtown church

First phase of heritage renewal project identifies more than $7M needed for ‘critical’ repairs; officials unsure where money will come from Read More

Zoe Pierce:

Building community

Inner City Youth Alive changes lives, one program at a time, in Winnipeg's North End Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Changing the narrative

Cultural consultation gives Indigenous stories strength in Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie Read More

Morgan Modjeski:

Students continue to criticize handling of MITT’s closure

Students at a Manitoba trade college say their education has been hampered as a result of its impending closure and they blame government for a poor transition. The provincial government announced ... Read More

Tyler Searle:

Métis federation opens Louis Riel College campus

Thirteen years after establishing the Louis Riel College, the Manitoba Métis Federation opened the doors to the school’s first official campus on Wednesday — cutting the ribbon on what it hopes will b... Read More

Olga R. Rodriguez, The Associated Press:

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste

Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label has passed. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts. Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Job lifeline in ‘sea of AI-generated content’

Manitoba Innovates seeks to pump up in-person networking as artificial intelligence-created resumés become norm Read More

Morgan Modjeski:

Flood relief extended to more Manitoba communities as bills mount

The Manitoba government has expanded flood relief to 13 additional communities as the price tag to repair infrastructure and help property owners pay for damage could reach into the hundreds of millio... Read More

Melissa Martin:

Student of the Prairie

Ukrainian influencer learning, sharing all he can about Manitoba home Read More

Tiago Resko:

Cyclists shown Winnipeg’s warmer side

City rallies around philanthropists whose bikes were stolen Read More

Zoe Pierce:

Up to the challenge

Visitors from across Canada, and even from Belgium, make Somerset restaurant’s social media challenge a success Read More

Grace Penner:

Spinning his way to the podium

Winnipegger Bairos-Novak medals at wheel gymnastics worlds Read More

David Sanderson:

Sect appeal

For unique Menno-centric take on Free Press, satirist mines her jibes between the lines Read More

Melissa Martin:

Complex crisis confounds

While Village hub has transitioned from church to community space, entrenched issues persist Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Long may you scamper, sweet little Jimothy

We desperately needed a folk hero this summer, with its wildfires and storms and diarrhea lettuce. Someone to unite us, to inspire us, to get us through. Enter Jimothy. Read More

Kumutha Ramanathan, The Canadian Press:

Maxed-out credit cards? Here are different options to dig out of the debt

For Canadians juggling multiple maxed-out credit cards, the instinct in a moment of panic is usually to try to fix everything at once. Yet financial experts say that instinct is not one to follow, and it's often the reason debt problems drag on longer than they need to. Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Artificial advantage

Banks seek to implement AI tools for customers … who love them until they don’t work Read More

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press:

From travel passes to eSims, here’s how you can avoid high roaming fees on vacation

Costs can quickly add up on an overseas vacation, from lavish meals to airfares and accommodation, but staying connected can sometimes be the biggest source of bill shock for travellers when they arri... Read More

Eva Wasney:

New culinary horizons

Sottobraccio brings Harth’s Italian flavours to new location in Osborne Village Read More

AV Kitching:

Chill out

City has plenty of frozen dessert oases to discover Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Summer brews to while away dog days

Last week I was in Niagara attending the 16th International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C+). And while it may sound a little niche, it offered a fascinating window into the ways in which... Read More

Taylor Allen:

Clean game a must for Bombers to pull out win at home

Club faces rookie pivot, desperate Lions team hunting for second victory of season Read More

What’s up: Jaws, Big Sun, Sea Bears, Paper Cities, Jazz Meets Art

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Tiago Resko:

Dreaming of a better future

Arjun Lal exhibition explores how society remains shaped by colonialism Read More

The Week That Was: July 19 to July 25

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